Coastal Eats: Porto to the Algarve

Portugal teaches you that great travel is often served on a small plate with a glass of something local.

In Porto, start at the river. Port lodges offer structured tastings; the tascas nearby offer soul. Order a francesinha once — share it.

The Douro Valley isn't just wine country. It's olive oil, honey, and river fish grilled over charcoal at quintas that feel like someone's home.

End in the Algarve with cataplana — seafood stew that arrives bubbling, meant for the table, meant for conversation.