Portugal Gastronomy and Tourism
About this course
Portugal’s food tells the story of its history, its regions and its long relationship with the sea, and it has become one of the country’s strongest attractions for visitors. This 5-day course explores Portugal’s rich culinary and cultural traditions and how they connect with tourism and cultural identity. It is designed for professionals and educators in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy who want to expand their knowledge and practical skills.
You will discover the diversity of Portuguese gastronomic heritage, with a special focus on traditional cuisine, olive oil, local products and regional dishes, from the many ways of preparing bacalhau and fresh seafood to traditional pastries. You will explore the food culture behind these products and how it shapes local identity. Through practical activities and real examples, you will see how Portuguese culinary traditions can be used to raise cultural awareness, design authentic and sustainable tourism experiences and bring new ideas into tourism and gastronomy-related work. Throughout the course, you will also compare Portuguese food culture with that of your own country and exchange experiences with participants from other countries.
By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of Portugal’s gastronomic heritage and practical ideas to apply in your teaching, training or professional projects.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Use gastronomy as a tool to promote cultural awareness, sustainable tourism and local identity.
- Integrate Portuguese gastronomic heritage into their teaching, training or professional practice.
- Bring innovative ideas from Portuguese food culture into their tourism and gastronomy work.
- Approach other food cultures with curiosity and respect, and share their own.
- Recognise and describe traditional Portuguese products, olive oil and regional dishes.
- Take part in practical activities related to Portuguese cuisine and local products.
- Analyse how gastronomic experiences are designed and offered to visitors in Portugal.
- Design a simple gastronomic tourism experience or teaching activity inspired by Portuguese food culture.
- Compare Portuguese gastronomic heritage with that of their own country.
- Understand the main features of traditional Portuguese cuisine and its regional diversity.
- Identify key Portuguese products, such as olive oil, seafood and traditional pastries, and their cultural meaning.
- Recognise the connection between gastronomy, tourism and cultural identity in Portugal.
- Explain how gastronomy can support sustainable tourism and innovative professional practices.
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Our Pricing
100% funded by the Erasmus+
Services included
- Pre-arrival information.
- Tuition & training materials.
- Admin & organizational costs.
- Documentation support.
- Coffee break.
*Please check our Terms & Conditions for details of the items included in the Coffee Corner.
services
- Accommodation (hotels & self-catering apartments).
- Half-day and one-day trips.
- Cultural activities.
- Airport transfer.
- Local transport.
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