This is how the material for cork is collected.
Locals believe in the power of nature and take good care of it.
52% of the country’s electricity comes from renewable sources. The Portuguese are passionate about flora and fauna. For example, there are numerous eucalyptus groves in the vicinity of Porto and people even use the fruits that fall off of this tree. They use these fruits to make pendants, which are then worn around their necks and believed to protect their owners from colds and other seasonal infections. Also, they keep boxes of eucalyptus at home to scent the room, which is an excellent analog for candles or incense.
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Effie 4 year s ago
If you get caught with drugs, you won't go to jail. You get to see medical, social and psychological workers and they will discuss your life choices with you and if you are addicted and need help.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
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Dyche 4 year s ago
Edible chestnuts aren't found in the Americas, they all died out. Inedible chestnuts are used for decoration though.
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Estelle 4 year s ago
Most of the post is right, some are arguable, but #7 is wrong. If you come to Portugal to see Carnival you wasted your money. There is nothing special about it. Cold, rain, and a few local celebrities. Miles away (many many miles) from what is described on this post.
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
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Muriel 4 year s ago
It all looked good ... until the graffiti.
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Vanessa 4 year s ago
#16 as a Portuguese never heard off
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Nicey 4 year s ago
Vanessa,
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.
Portugal had a serious drug problem a few decades ago and completely solved it that way. There are far less drug addicts now than in other countries.
Instead, the São João night in Porto (23/6) and the Santo António night in Lisbon (12/6) are the best nights.... everyone is in the streets, parties with music, food and drink in every neighborhood in those towns. If you want to mingle with the locals in these towns, those are the nights to do it
Same, born and raised in ÉVORA, 40 years of age and have never heard of that tradition.