Azores
Bifana in the Azores
Learn what a Portuguese bifana is, how to order one in the Azores, regional variations and how it differs from other Portuguese sandwiches.
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Discover what to eat in the Azores and explore regional products, recipes, heritage and traditions. From São Jorge cheese and Pico wine to Furnas cozido and the history of Angra do Heroísmo.
Local food, regional products and recipes
São Miguel
Cozido das Furnas
Learn how cozido das Furnas is cooked with geothermal heat, what it contains, where to try it and how to plan your visit on…
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Azores
Holy Spirit Soups in the Azores
Guide to Holy Spirit Soups in the Azores: the Divine Holy Spirit festivities, ingredients, island variations, when to find them and why they matter.
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Pico
Pico Wine (Azores)
Pico vineyards are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover why this Atlantic wine landscape is unique and how to plan winery visits and tastings…
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Azores
Pimenta da terra
Pimenta da terra does not need an elaborate introduction: a little on bread or in a stew is enough to understand its character. This…
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Azores
Piri-Piri Sauce in Portugal and the Azores
Understand piri-piri sauce, its Afro-Portuguese history, heat and uses, and how it differs from Azorean pimenta da terra.
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São Jorge
São Jorge Cheese (Azores)
São Jorge cheese has more than 500 years of history and a Protected Designation of Origin. This guide explains what makes it unique, how…
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São Miguel
São Miguel Pineapple and Morcela with Pineapple in the Azores
Food guide to São Miguel pineapple in the Azores: protected origin, greenhouse cultivation, flavour, plantation visits and the local starter morcela with pineapple.
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Terceira
Angra do Heroismo Azores
Angra do Heroismo, on Terceira Island, is the most important historic city in the Azores and one of the archipelago's essential cultural visits. Its…
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São Miguel
Furnas São Miguel Azores
Furnas São Miguel Azores: this guide explains the geothermal valley, hot springs, caldeiras, Lagoa das Furnas and the volcanic stew cooked underground. Furnas is…
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