A combination of chocolate and port wine

Do you enjoy Cálem Port Wine? And chocolate? And chocolate from Arcádia?

If so, be sure to try the perfect marriage of chocolate and wine ... Here's Chocolates Port Wine, in its various presentations. Their packs have pictures of the Douro, the wine cellars and even a peculiar element of this river, the Rabelo boats. According to the director of communications of the caves, it is planned to launch more editions with other images, and other topics.

Fonte: www.arcadia.pt

The different boxes of chocolates cost between € 8 and € 30, depending on their size. These little treats are on sale in Cálem and the Arcadia stores.

Did you know...?

Imagem: Vira - http://www.semibreves.pt/Dancas%20e%20Cantares%20Portugueses.htm

Imagem - Malhão - http://www.gfvv.pt/dancas_e_cantares.html

 

Did you know that the Douro has several traditional dances? "Chula", "Malhão" and "Vira" are some types of traditional dance in this region. 
The "Chula" is one of the most distinctive and theatrical. Currently, this dance is practiced by ranches - groups that use old clothes and dance traditional songs, sung live. The "Malhão" is very similar to "Chula". 
"Vira" is danced in various regions differently. In the Minho region it is similar to the "Chula" but in Régua, "Vira" and "Chula" are the same dance.

Curiosities: Douro river / Rio Douro

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Did you know that Douro river is one of the largest in Portugal? Douro River rises in Spain, 2080 meters above the sea level and is one of the largest in the Iberian Peninsula. It crosses the North of Portugal and flows at the mouth of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. 
Previously, it was across the river that various products were carried, such as wine. Today, the boats moving on the river are dedicated to tourism.

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Do you want to win a bottle of the renowned Wine Milhafre Negro? Join the contest of Finding Douro. To enter, just leave a comment with your phrase in the publication of the contest, where you can find more information.

Gastronomy: "Young Goat"

Armamar has many gastronomic products that are worth being tasted. We have told you the apple, now let's talk about the “young goat”.

Source: http://www.portoenorte.pt/gastronomia/?page_id=2581

The “young goat” from Armamar is baked in wood ovens and served with potato and oven rice. This land is known for being an expert in this dish, very tasty.

Gastronomy: Chocolate for everyone

Do you like chocolate? If you do, then enjoy your stay in Porto and visit Arcadia. This chocolate shop was born in Porto in 1933 and still stands as a benchmark when it comes to sweets.

Fonte: www.arcadia.pt

Nowadays, fame remains and their most known products are the bonbons and the chocolate cat tongues. Speaking of bonbons, its forms and flavors stay intact since the year of opening the store. However, Arcadia has innovative products like chocolates with port wine and whiskey. Can you resist it?

Gastronomy: Cod like you've never tasted

Cod has a new way of being cooked, named Bacalhau D'Ouro. This new recipe calls for white wine, port wine, olive oil, chorizo ​​and obviously cod. Have we got your interest? So to add, this delight was designed by the most prestigious chefs in the city of Oporto. If you're not familiar with the regional gastronomy do not miss this opportunity. 

Fonte: http://www.porto24.pt/praca/a-gastronomia-portuense-tem-um-novo-sabor-o-bacalhau-douro/

The Portuguese Association of Hotel, Catering and Tourism said in a statement that this cod "highlights the typical flavors of the region." This dish will be disseminated among tourists, as it is known that they seek regional cuisine when visiting Oporto.