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Otília Joel

Otília was born in Chaves, studied in Braga and later moved to Porto, three cities where taste or good food were bought. She likes to cook and is able to travel miles to visit a restaurant. She loves to travel and get to know the world, but he has a special taste to discover the corners of Portugal, now with a new company: her son. She is also a TV series addict.

ARTICLES BY Otília Joel

Best restaurants for group dinners in Porto

The nice weather brings the desire to leave the house and get together with friends, which is why we chose the best res…

Free entry museums in Lisbon

To go against the idea that art and culture are expensive, All About Portugal suggests a tour of the free entry museums…

Easter: Portuguese Recipes to Make at Home

This is the ideal year to have a homemade Easter. All About Portugal helps you with delicious recipes to put into pract…

What to do in Porto in Winter

If the rain leaves you unwilling to leave the house, check out our suggestions for what to do in Porto in Winter and le…

Where to see snow in Portugal

Seeing snow is always a magical event, especially for those who are not used to it. All About Portugal suggests six pla…

Fight the cold with these indoor swimming pools in Portugal

Forget the cold outside with a getaway in one of these hotels with an indoor pool and warm your body and soul!

Christmas Sweets: 9 Recipes to Make at Home

There are traditions that must be preserved. A rich and colourful table, full of Christmas sweets, is essential for an …

New Year's Eve in Portugal: Plans to get off on the right foot

Ten, nine, eight… The New Year’s Eve night is approaching, do you have plans yet? Check out All About Portugal's sugges…

Romance in Portugal: 10 weekend tips

Grab your partner, choose some of our suggestions and head off on a weekend of pure romance in Portugal.

What to Visit in Comporta

Pristine beaches, luxury restaurants and dreamy landscapes, Comporta is the hippie-chic refuge that everyone wants to v…

Summer Picnics in Lisbon and Porto

As soon as summer arrives, arises the desire to go out for lunch, gather friends and spend quality time in the middle o…

Best places to camp with kids

For a child, camping under the stars and reading a story with a lantern light, is an unforgettable adventure, which he/…

Discover 7 traditional markets with history

More than places where we can stock up on fresh goods, traditional markets are authentic spots of the experiences and t…

Where to rest after work in Lisbon

With the warmer and longer days, comes also the desire to enjoy the good weather after work. All About Portugal suggest…

The best asian restaurants in Porto

When you hear about Asian cuisine do you immediately think of sushi? Take a look at our suggestions for Asian restauran…

Where to rest after work in Porto

After a long day, nothing better than enjoying those hours, after work and before dinner, to rest your body and mind. T…

The best places to eat "francesinha" in Porto

Visiting Porto and not eating a francesinha is like going to Rome and not seeing the Pope. Season your trip with the be…

Activities for rainy days with children

It's not always easy to think of activities for rainy days with children. All About Portugal selected ten options, in L…