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Portugal
Capital: Lisbon
Atlantic edge of Europe — explorers, fado, and a quiet, salty soul.
Daily life
Mornings start with espresso (uma bica) and a pastel de nata at the counter. Lunch is the real meal. Evenings spill onto tiled plazas; in old neighborhoods like Alfama, fado music drifts from tavern doorways. Sunday is for grilled sardines and family.
Food
- Bacalhau (salt cod, '365 ways')
- Pastel de nata
- Caldo verde (kale soup)
- Francesinha
- Grilled sardines
Family values
Family is small but close. Grandparents (avós) often help raise grandchildren. Emigration is woven into nearly every family — there are more Portuguese abroad than in Portugal.
Holidays & traditions
Festa de São João (Porto, Jun 24)Carnation Revolution Day (Apr 25)Festas dos Santos PopularesChristmas (Consoada)
Religion & spiritual life
Predominantly Roman Catholic — Fátima is one of the world's most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites.