Spain’s Classics and Portugal
Spain and Portugal will entice you at every turn. Spain is alive with energy. From the vibrant Costa del Sol to the cosmopolitan streets of Madrid, it is a land that engrains itself within you. Portugal is alive with passion. As they live among the land’s elegant castles, rich vineyards, & sun-drenched beaches. Embrace these European paradises’ exquisite cuisine, rolling landscapes, & welcoming people.
It’s time to fall in love with Spain.
The country is famous for its food and wine. The cuisine is delicious and incredibly diverse, and the reason for that may be surprising: mountains. It’s these mountains we have to thank for the many varied cooking styles found in Spain! The mountain ranges run through the country, transportation between regions was difficult until the 20th century.
Like Spanish cuisine, there is an incredible variety to Spanish wine—in fact, there are more vineyards here than in any other country in the world. Among its many wine regions, the Rioja region in the north is known for its red wines, the Penedes region on the Mediterranean is known for its sparkling wines, and Andalucia is known for its sherry. And then there is Spain’s most famous libation: sangria. This mixture of wine, fruit, brandy, and sweetener (honey, sugar, or syrup) can be found in bars and at fiestas all over Spain.
It’s time to fall in love with Portugal.
Portugal prides itself on its passion. It’s no wonder the Portuguese have a word with no English translation: “saudade.” It is a word that can only be described as a passionate longing for a love that will always remain. In Portugal, as you embrace this European paradise’s exquisite cuisine, rolling landscapes, & welcoming people, you will find this love.
Portugal is a land of pure, natural wonders, as varied as they are stunning. From the golden beaches and towering cliffs of the Algarve to the lush, impossibly green, volcanic islands of the Azores, a new paradise is found with every step. The climate of Portugal is known as the warmest in Europe with nearly 3,000 sunny hours per year.
Spain is a rich, sensuous, and romantic land and Portugal is a passionate deeply cultural paradise. These countries their people and their food will change you forever.
