Portugal

Top 5 pastries in Portugal

Every city and town in Portugal has its own unique pastry. Brent counts down his five favorite from around Portugal including the famous Pastel de Nata and the less famous Torta de Viana as well as a creamy treat from Braga.

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.

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