Portuguese cuisine, tradition and diversity

The recipes of Portuguese cuisine are generally sprinkled with olive oil, some famous around the world. The cuisine has been influenced as a result of its geographical location, ingredients, and colonial history.

Although cod and sardines dominate the Portuguese gastronomy, there are a variety of other seafood dishes available as well, including cockles, conquilhas, mussels, and others.

Regional dishes also include meat, mainly pork and offal, which are used to create regional recipes and snacks, sausages, and ham.

There are many different types of Portuguese sweets that are famous around the world. One of the most delicious is Pastel de Belém.

It is also the wide variety of cheeses that makes them stand out. It is possible to taste flavors that are lighter, brighter, creamy, or dense in Portugal. Sheep’s milk cheese from Serra da Estrela is well known worldwide.

There are also a variety of breads that are part of the Portuguese gastronomic tradition. Served with every meal, they are delicious.

With a wide selection of grape varieties, Portugal is also famous as a wine producer. Port wine’s excellence is guaranteed by the Douro region, the world’s oldest demarcation.

Looking for a taste of Portuguese cuisine? Come to Sol-Mar, where traditional dishes are prepared with high-quality ingredients.