Discover Portugal: A Colourful Country
Discover Portugal: A Colourful Country
What do you already know about Portugal?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe where Portugal is, name key features of the country, and explain some of its culture and history.
Where is Portugal?
Portugal is located in southwest Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. It is next to Spain and has a long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
Portugal's Geography
Cities
Landscape
Portugal has mountains in the north, flat plains in the south, and many beautiful beaches. The River Tagus is its longest river.
Lisbon is the capital city, and Porto is famous for its wine. Other cities include Faro and Coimbra.
Lisbon: The Capital
Lisbon is built on seven hills beside the River Tagus. It has colourful houses, old trams, and beautiful viewpoints called "miradouros".
Food in Portugal
Portuguese food includes dishes like 'bacalhau' (salted cod), pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and spicy grilled chicken. Meals often include fish and seafood.
Music and Festivals
Fado is a famous music style from Portugal, full of emotion. Portugal also has colourful festivals, such as the Festa de São João in Porto.
Quick Recap
Portugal is a country with a long history, rich culture, tasty food and beautiful sights. What do you find most interesting about Portugal?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.