Apúlia e Fão, Portugal

Apúlia, near Esposende is a small fishing village, known for it's dunes, wide, sandy beach and mills, which resemble the little, white houses in Apulia, Italy. According to Wikipedia, the two towns may be related, through possible migration from Italy, during the Roman Empire.

We visited Apúlia, out of season on a cold, windy day. If you are in the area and would like to come here to enjoy the beach, summer would be a much better choice.

Lili's Patisserie

This charming little cafe and a sweet souvenir shop is the perfect little stop on your visit to Esposende. Lili's Patisserie is the second one, on the right as you turn into R. 1° de Dezembro, and walk along the red carpet.

Lili & Companha Gourmet is a family owned place, where you can enjoy a homemade soup of the day (eg fish, pumpkin or broccoli), a nice salad with vegetables for lunch, and depending on the season, also a warm or cold drink and a dessert. Everything is freshly made on the premisses and you can have your cake at Lili's or have it packed to go.