The 50 cultural things you have to do at least one in Portugal


Participate in a  half marathon in Lisbon  and have the privilege of running over the 25th of April Bridge - Running a marathon, perhaps. In Lisbon, it is unlikely.


Browse the tents of  the Estremoz Antiques and Antiques Fair  in search of a unique piece -  Not a priority!  Old things and antiques dont fascinate me! But Ive been to Estremoz several times. 


Discover the connection between  Porto and the famous Harry Potter  - Lello Bookstore saga ? Check it out !


Exploring the  Costa Vicentina, following  the road by the sea to Cape Sardão, and watching the sea storks - Many years ago I made this route with my parents ... but I can remember almost nothing. To do / repeat, clearly! 


Climbing the  686 steps  of the impressive staircase that culminates in the  Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies of Lamego  - Ive been there many, many times. But  Im not sure if Ive climbed the entire staircase ! 


Rent a boat and   watch the sunset as we travel the Tagus River - One day, who knows?


Let the  Portuguese miss you in Mr. Fado , one of the most authentic in the capital - One day, who knows? Although he is more a fan of Coimbra fado than Lisbon.


Taking a bath with the Atlantic Ocean as seen in  the Tidal Pools , in Leça da Palmeira - I work so close and never went there. I really have to go there and take S .


Going through the charming Beira Mar neighborhood and getting lost in its  network of canals in Aveiro , Venice of Portugal - Ive visited Aveiro, but I dont think Ive ever been to Beira Mar and  I still have to ride a moliceiro .


Going north and  renewing the towel sets at  home, as there are factories that produce some of the most prestigious brands in the world -  No matter!  I always had articles from these factories, or I wasnt from the area! 
Get to know the Portuguese culture through the  articles of Vida Portuguesa stores  -  Check!


Eat a  razor clam rice in Tavira , suggesting the restaurant Noélia & Jerónimo -  to try  on a trip to the Algarve! 
Feeling like youre in Rome, walking through Bragas beautiful  historic center - I dont know if I felt like Im in Rome, but Ive been to this historical center several times. Check it out !


Eating sardines in the neighborhood of Madragoa  during the feasts of Santo António in Lisbon -  Should not happen! 
Let the shudder as the roar of the waves hit the rocks of the mysterious  Boca do Inferno , near Cascais -  Check !


Surrendering body and soul to the  Burning of the Ribbons of Coimbra  - I surrendered body and soul to the  Burning of the Ribbons of Porto. Is not the same thing?  Maybe not! But Im not going to Coimbra now!


Visit  Cape St. Vincent  -  Check !


Have a  coffee at Martinho da Arcada,  in Lisbon, where Fernando Pessoa wrote most of his poems -  Can it be any other drink? 


Discover the green wine route in the Minho region, starting with the  first capital of the country, Guimarães  - Guimarães? Check it out! Check it out! Check it out !


Feel the  religious fervor of Fatima , the most famous pilgrimage place in the country -  Check (with Pope and all)! 
Travel back in time in the spectacular  Roman ruins of Conímbriga  near Coimbra -  Check !


Feel the immensity of nature, camping a weekend in  the Peneda-Gerês National Park  - Not yet camping but Ive been there many times. Check it out !


Eat the famous  fried cuttlefish in the city of Setúbal  - One day, who knows?


Feeling  cramped at the São João Festivities  in Porto, the longest night of the year at Invicta -  Check !


Riding an imposing horse  on a deserted, almost wild beach in Comporta -  It must not happen!


Attend the  Campo Maior Flower Festival  -  Check !


Bathe in the  river pool of Piódão , one of the most beautiful villages in the country -  Ive visited Piódão , but didnt know the river pool!


Enjoy the absolutely magical landscape at  Lagoa das Sete Cidades , on the island of São Miguel, Azores -  Check ! It is always an experience to repeat!


Pay a  visit to the new Lisbon pertussis - the MAAT  - I saw it! Account?


Relaxing on Saturday afternoon at  Meco Beach  and letting yourself in at night dancing to the music of Bar do Peixe -  It should not happen!


Get on a boat to visit the Ponta da Piedade caves and rock formations  in Lagos , Algarve -  Certainly , despite the nausea by boat!


Taste the  Belém pastries of the Old Belem Confectionery in Lisbon, an authentic work of Portuguese pastry -  Check ! But Im not a special fan.


Climb aboard a  steam train  and travel the route between  Peso da Régua and Tua  -  To do! Same! 
Have a  fish meal in Porto Cov o, a fishing village in the Costa Vicentina -  Ive been to Porto Covo  but I havent had a fish meal there!


Sit on the  golden dunes of Guincho beach , one of the most beautiful in the country -  One day, who knows?


Buying  books at St. James Church in the village of Óbidos , classified by UNESCO as the Literary City - Buying books can be anywhere, so  when I return to Óbidos, I go to church and buy one!  :)


Learn all about Port wine , the quintessential Portuguese elixir, in the cellars in Gaia. "I dont know everything, but Ive visited the Caves more than once!" Check it out !


Im not too bad! Ive been to most of the sites mentioned, although I may not have done exactly what they listed. But there are also things that tell me nothing! : D 
 
And there  are missing experiences / things in the list that seem very relevant, of which I highlight two:

 

  - Take a walk through the  Levadas on the island of Madeira . 
  -  Climb to Pico  and enjoy the view over the remaining islands of the central group, in the Azores.

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