Portugal – Travelling Claus

Francesinha is unhealthy food at it’s very best.

02. May 2023 · 2 comments · Categories: Food and drinks around the world, Portugal

Francesinha.

Francesinha.

Forget about being healthy and dieting here. Francesinha from Porto is quite possibly the most unhealthy meal you can have in Europe. But I can assure you that it taste good 🙂

Madeira’s old whaling town.

29. March 2023 · 1 comment · Categories: Madeira, Portugal

Porto Moniz.

Porto Moniz.

Porto Moniz used to be the center of the whaling industry on Madeira Island. It lasted from 1941 until 1981. Today, the town is mainly catering to tourists stopping there for lunch. And for the fantastic views of Madeira’s rugged north coast.

The Pico vineyards are out of this world.

16. September 2022 · 2 comments · Categories: Azores, Portugal

Pico vineyards

Entrance to one of the vineyards on Pico island.

I just spent a couple of days asking among vineyards that are set among lava rocks, in a terrain where you should not be able to grow wine. It’s on Pico Island in the Azores.

If you like aviation, then you should visit restaurante O Aviao in Ponta Delgada.

12. August 2022 · Write a comment · Categories: Aviation, Azores, Food and drinks around the world, Portugal

Restaurante o Aviao.

The owner of restaurant O Aviao, Augostino.

On the Azores you have a restaurant filled with airplane motives on the walls. It’s located in Ponta Delgada and owned by a retired pilot.

Tips and advice for tour cycling in Portugal.

10. July 2022 · 44 comments · Categories: Cycling., Portugal

Tour cycling in Portugal.

Tour cycling in Portugal.

I have been cycling in Portugal several times over the past 17 years and have covered many parts of the country by bicycle, so here is some general advice about tour cycling in Portugal, seen from my perspective.