u/EcoTrilhaPortugall

When people think about a food-focused trip in Europe, Italy is usually the first country that comes to mind. But Portugal is an underrated destination for a culinary vacation.

Portugal offers much more than pastel de nata:

• Fresh Atlantic seafood and fish
• Traditional meat dishes
• Portuguese cheeses
• Regional wines, including Vinho Verde and Douro wines
• Local markets and small producers
• Traditional cooking experiences
• Conventual sweets and regional specialties

One thing I particularly like about Portugal is that you can combine food and wine with very different landscapes, historic cities, countryside, vineyards and the Atlantic coast.

I recently wrote a more detailed comparison of Portugal and Italy from a culinary travel perspective:

https://medium.com/@ecotrilhaportugaltours/portugal-vs-italy-which-is-better-for-a-culinary-vacation-b0b9e56f6d94

For people who have travelled to both countries: which one would you choose for a food and wine vacation, and why?