Casa da Boa Cha, a small excursion out of the city centre, is one of the best restaurants in Porto - Robin Barbosa An indication of the blossoming food scene in Portugal is that, for the first time ...

Porto is one of Europe’s secret treasures. Located three hours north of Lisbon, I adore this vibrant city! It’s absolutely spectacular. Overlooking the Douro Valley, Porto is packed with culture, ...

When you have wine in your mouth, evaluate the flavours — bitter, sweet, acidic — and once you swallow, evaluate the burn and aftertaste. How long is the aroma present in your throat? That bitterness ...

Oliver Balch, our resident expert, offers his top tips on the hottest places to eat and things to do this season. A famous cabaret and 'exotic parlour' from the 1980s, Pérola Negra club (Rua Gonçalo ...

Looking for a balmy October escape for your next city break? One of my favourite destinations to visit at this time of year is a walkable, riverside city with wine caves, cobbled streets, and ...

Visit the city and surrounding valley famous for fortified wine, where the Douro River meets the sea. Nina Caplan has more than two decades of experience writing about food, wine, travel, and the arts ...