Food shopping in Portugal

Shopping for organic food in Portugal can be quite a challenge, despite the abundance of local growers. When it comes to organic, take a look at my other food posts, where I introduce you to Lola Bio and Biocelos. 

Things that grow in the north of Portugal, to name a few are, kiwis, lemons, oranges, avocados, cherries, plums, melons and figs. The latter are so tasty, that there are simply no words to describe them. It was in Portugal, that we first ate them whole, together with their skins, just raw and fresh.. straight from the tree, sliced on our breads with butter, in salads, jams, cakes and compotes.

Saturday Market and Lola Bio

Just like in the neighbouring Mediterranean countries, the people of Portugal love their weekly market. During the two years of living in Portugal, we visited the buzzing market held in the centre of Esposende each Saturday. 

Here, you would always find fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all grown locally and the fish would be caught in the ocean not far from the coast.

The Homes of North Portugal

As far as accommodation go, living in Portugal is comfortable. The homes are big and spacious, the gardens are quite small but flowers, fruit trees and vegetables are lovingly planted, garden ornaments add charm and enhance entrances. 

Photo walk tour of Esposende, Portugal - Part 2

This time, we will take a different route, and then meet where we have left off in Part 1. Last time, we passed the marina and children's playground on the right, then crossed the road on the left. This time we will continue straight ahead, passing the marina on the right and then the roundabout on the left. 

Photo walk tour of Esposende, Portugal - Part 1

Today I am taking you on a photo walk tour of beautiful Esposende. In my previous post, I introduced you to this, off the beaten path fisherman's town, and today we will walk from the beaches and marina to the town center. 

Esposende - the fisherman's village, Portugal

Just 50km north of Porto, is a little place by the ocean with wide, unspoilt, sandy beaches and relaxed vibe. This upmarket, elegant town, lies in the Braga District in the north of Portugal and is home to just over 34,000* people.  

First days in Portugal

Good Morning, Portugal! This was the view that we would wake up to, for the next two years. The sheep, the chickens, the dogs, the birds and of course the ocean, were our wake up clocks. You could hear the ocean much better at night, when all of the other