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The Wine and Food Lover's Guide to Portugal

The Wine and Food Lover's Guide to Portugal

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Authors: Charles Metcalfe, Kathryn Mcwhirter
Publisher: Inn House Publishing
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 53647

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 446
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.2
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 7.6 x 1

ISBN: 0955706904
EAN: 9780955706905
ASIN: 0955706904

Publication Date: October 18, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: BRAND NEW and IN STOCK - dispatched within 48 hours from the UK

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5 out of 5 stars brilliant   February 10, 2008
 10 out of 10 found this review helpful

At last, a guide book to Portugal that really embraces the country from a culinary and cultural point of view so that you get an idea of what makes the Portuguese tick. As the title suggests, the main focus is on wine and it is this integral part of Portuguese life that influences the choices that the authors make as to where and what to eat and drink. It goes into great depth about each region's specialities in food and drink and where you can sample them. Accommodation is often part of a working vineyard and generally chosen for the food and drink as well as the location and is therefore very different to what is usually recommended in other guide books. You might think that it aims at the upper price range only, but it covers everything from B & Bs to grand hotels. There is also a section on local markets, delicatessens and supermarkets for each region as well as interesting places to visit that are not necessarily wine-related plus a language section to help you understand what's on the menu. It does not tell you how to get around by public transport and therefore a car would be essential, but that enables you to see more of the country anyway. All in all, an excellent alternative to what's normally on offer.