Beautiful Portugal is one of the oldest countries in Europe and had quite the empire at one point in history. Its borders have remained pretty much the same since 1297.
Here are 22 Portuguese claims to fame.
Bacalhau is the Portuguese word for salted cod. It is claimed that the Portuguese have come up with more than 1000 ways to cook Bacalhau – this fish is an intrinsic part of the Portuguese food culture.
Salted Cod
On average, Portuguese people consume 13 sardines per second. They can be enjoyed when freshly caught, preserved in oil, thrown on a bbq, in a salad and a further myriad of ways.
Sardines
The Portuguese love their sweets. Pastel de Nata are fantastic custard tarts that are soft and gooey on the inside and flaky and crispy on the inside.
Pastel de Nata
Portugal is home to two very famous bridges that can be seen from many points in its two largest cities. Dom Luis Bridge in Porto is a double decker iron arc bridge that sits over the River Douro.
Stunning Bridges
I am a big fan of Portuguese wine. Portugal is of course best known for fortified wine or Port with Porto being the capital of port making in the country.
Portuguese Wine
Like most European countries, the Portuguese are mad about football. Portugal has also produced one of the most famous players and coaches that European football has ever seen.
Football
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