Portugal

Flag

Capital

Lisbon

Continent

Europe

Currency

Euro

Language

Portuguese

Population

10,33 millions (2021)

If you're interested in visiting Portugal or learning more about the country, you can find all of my articles here

Kinashi-San

Jun 18, 20234 min read

The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos

The Rooster of Barcelos ( o galo de Barcelos) is found all over the world. It is a captivating and protective figure, a true emblem of...

716 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

May 29, 20237 min read

What did the Portuguese bring to Japan?

The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Japan, and their influence on Japanese culture was enormous. Get to know some...

219 views2 comments

The Most Beautiful Destinations to Visit in Portugal

Kinashi-San

Nov 20, 20227 min read

The Most Beautiful Destinations to Visit in Portugal

Do you dream of visiting Portugal without knowing where to go? Thanks to our overview of the most beautiful places to visit in Portugal,...

81 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Jun 18, 202212 min read

Visit Lisbon: a guide for 3 days

Are you looking for information to visit Lisbon for 3 days? Which neighbourhood of Lisbon to visit? Where to go out in Lisbon? In this...

143 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Feb 12, 20226 min read

10 pros and cons of living in Portugal

There are many advantages to living in a certain city but, in the same way, there are many disadvantages. For this reason, in this...

326 views0 comments

34 traditional Portuguese food dishes you must try

Kinashi-San

Jan 23, 20229 min read

34 traditional Portuguese food dishes you must try

You already know how to choose your restaurant in Portugal and where to eat well and cheap in Portugal, now I'm going to tell you the 34...

2,191 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Jan 6, 20228 min read

Euro

On the 20th anniversary of the euro banknotes and coins, on January 1st 2002 at midnight, the European Union saw the arrival of its...

66 views0 comments

Portuguese vs. Galician languages: What's the difference?

Kinashi-San

Jul 25, 20213 min read

Portuguese vs. Galician languages: What's the difference?

Galician is a Romance language, close to Portuguese and spoken in northwestern Spain in Galicia, part of the province of León and part of...

3,258 views0 comments

How can you quickly adapt to a “Portuguese-style” lifestyle?

Kinashi-San

May 10, 20217 min read

How can you quickly adapt to a “Portuguese-style” lifestyle?

In general, foreigners acclimatize very well in Portugal. Despite some cultural differences, they quickly feel at home. The climate, a...

165 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Mar 17, 20216 min read

Pão de Ló vs Kasutera (Castella)

Maybe the best-known cake in Portugal, this cake dates back to the 15th Century. It was made in Nunneries and, as with all Portuguese...

2,861 views0 comments

What are the differences between Spain and Portugal?

Kinashi-San

Mar 2, 20219 min read

What are the differences between Spain and Portugal?

Find out what the differences are between these two countries that share the Iberian Peninsula. Spain and Portugal are neighbours, yet...

10,348 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Jan 10, 20213 min read

10 things not to say in Porto

It is not easy to start a new life in a new country: learning a new language, new customs and traditions can be difficult, and we can all...

118 views0 comments

Nine extraordinary places you did not know existed in Lisbon

Kinashi-San

Dec 13, 20204 min read

Nine extraordinary places you did not know existed in Lisbon

We are always saying it: Lisbon has fantastic places to discover, many of them unknown to the public. Let’s take a look at nine...

81 views0 comments

Kinashi-San

Oct 26, 20207 min read

Lisbon or Porto?

Two Portuguese cities are among the most touristic in the country. These cities attract more and more visitors every year and for a good...

207 views0 comments