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Not far from the bustling city of Lisbon, Sintra is known best for its enchanting architecture that looks<br />
like it’s jumped straight from the pages of a fairy tale. For serious gastronauts, it’s also home to some of<br />
the best food in all of Portugal.<br />
SINTRA<br />
GASTRONOMY<br />
What to Drink<br />
When you think of wine from Portugal, port would be the<br />
first export that comes to mind. However, you might not<br />
know that the compact region of Colares is home to some<br />
the oldest wineries in the world. Unique because the vines<br />
are grown in sand, this sumptuous wine is one of Portugal’s<br />
best-kept secrets.<br />
There are wine tours to take around the region, with visits<br />
to the most westerly vineyards in all of <strong>Europe</strong>. Of all the<br />
wineries, we think the Casal Sta Maria, with its fabulous wines<br />
and food on offer, makes it well worth a visit.<br />
Café Culture<br />
Another delightfully unique part of Portuguese culture is<br />
how they drink their coffee. You’re probably more used to the<br />
Italian-style latte, but in one of Sintra’s best cafes you’ll be<br />
asking for a galão, a coffee topped up with warm milk.<br />
What to Eat<br />
Most visitors to Sintra make their way up to the ethereal Pena<br />
Palace and around the sights without realising that there are<br />
some incredible restaurants right around the corner. If you’re<br />
in the mood for one of Portugal’s traditional delicacies, we<br />
recommend visiting Incomum for their take on octopus with<br />
spinach and sweet potato.<br />
For more delights from the sea, visiting Romaria de Baco for<br />
the best cod in the region is also a great idea. A restaurant<br />
that’s as popular with the locals as it is with visitors, you can<br />
tuck into a petiscos tasting menu to get a real flavour of the<br />
region.<br />
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