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Castelo Branco (Portuguese: Queijo de Castelo Branco) is a cheese named after the city of the same name in Portugal, the main city of the district where it is produced.. Since 1996, Castelo Branco cheese has had a Protected designation of origin (PDO), being one of the three Beira Baixa cheeses (PDO) (Portuguese: Queijos da Beira Baixa DOP).
Serra da Estrela cheese (Queijo Serra da Estrela) is a cheese made in the mountainous region of Serra da Estrela in Portugal. Under the name "Queijo Serra da Estrela" it is a Protected designation of origin (PDO) in the European Union as well as the UK.
Queijo de Azeitão is a Portuguese cheese originating from the town of Azeitão, in the municipality of Setúbal. It is produced in Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. It has been granted PDO status in the European Union. In 2014, Azeitão cheese was named one of the 50 best gastronomic products in the world by the Great Taste Awards. [1]
Visigothic art and architecture, architecture and art styles of the Iberian Visigoths in the 5th century; Azulejo, a form of painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework; Portuguese pavement, a traditional-style pavement used in pedestrian areas; Adufe, a square tambourine; Ukulele, string instrumental developed by Portuguese immigrants in Hawaii
Tourism in Portugal serves millions of international and domestic tourists. Tourists visit to see cities, historic landmarks, enjoy beaches, or religious sites. Tourists visit to see cities, historic landmarks, enjoy beaches, or religious sites.
It has borders with Beira Baixa in the north, with Spain (Andalucia and Extremadura) in the east, Algarve in the south, and the Atlantic Ocean, Ribatejo, and Estremadura in the west. Alentejo is a region known for its traditional polyphonic singing groups, similar to those found in Tuscany , Corsica , and elsewhere.
The Portuguese Riviera (Portuguese: Riviera Portuguesa) is a term used in the tourist industry for the affluent coastal region to the west of Lisbon, Portugal, centered on the coastal municipalities of Cascais (including Estoril), Oeiras and Sintra.
The location of Portugal An enlargeable basic map of Continental Portugal.. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Portugal: . Portugal is a sovereign country principally located on the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe. [1]