Portugal sits on the edge of Europe in relative obscurity, especially when compared to neighboring Spain and France. Many people have not only heard of Spain and France, but could easily list a few facts about each country and its culture. Portugal is a country in Southern Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Home to over 10 million people, this country located on the shores of Atlantic Ocean, has its Portuguese culture highly influenced by the inherent geographical advantages. It’s also the European country with the oldest borders. Plan your travel to Portugal and do not miss on the top things Portugal is famous for.
Portugal is
famous for its typical seafood dishes, popular beach destinations and 16th
and 19th century architecture, from when Portugal was a powerful
maritime empire. It is also known for its soccer legends, fado music,
historical cities, and port wine.
10 Things
Portugal is Famous For
Porto Wine
Portugal is
very famous for the production of Port Wine, which is produced in the Douro
Valley in Northern Portugal. It’s the country’s national drink and has been
produced here, using the grapes grown in the Douro Valley near Porto, for more
than 250 years.
The Port
Wine is created using a blend of grapes, including: Touriga Nacional, Touriga
Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Cao.
Football
It’s impossible not to think of football while thinking of Portugal. Almost all the famous celebrities of Portugal are footballers, for example Cristiana Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Eusebio.
