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5 Must-Try Portuguese Pastries (Beyond Pastel de Nata!)

Forget Pastel de Nata—Portugal’s pastry game goes way deeper! 🍩✨ Join Brent as he travels across the country tasting legendary convent sweets in Évora, nautical-inspired treats in Aveiro, a one-of-a-kind tart in Beja, and plenty more hidden gems. If you love food, desserts, and travel adventures, this guide to Portuguese pastries will make you want to book a trip ASAP. 🇵🇹

📍 Featured Stops: Évora → traditional convent sweets

🍬 Aveiro → maritime-inspired pastries

🌊 Beja → one of a kind tart

🥧 Plus more hidden pastry treasures across Portugal!

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including an in-depth eating and drinking guide to Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

Brent

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