15 Reasons Portugal Is the Country to Visit in 2017

Portugal is known for its fresh seafood, comforting chorizo, and traditional bacalhau — salted cod that can be prepared more than a thousand different ways. Brooks believes that “Portugal is a cornucopia of delights and a foodie and wine aficionados’ paradise." In Lisbon, you can eat at trendy and modern restaurants, like A Cevicheria or Mini Bar, or go for traditional food at a neighborhood Taberna.