Describing Portugal Web

The country of Portugal sits in the southern-most tip of the Iberian Peninsula in Southern Europe. It shares a common border and historic traditions with Spain as having conquered and inspired the cultures of many lands across the Atlantic, Africa and Asia. There’s a definite Mediterranean flavor to its cultural heritage and this shows quite beautifully in its ornate and flamboyant designs one can find in all aspects of Portuguese architecture, arts, designs and craftsmanship.

This heritage of exquisite craftsmanship and traditional designs can be found behind the products we offer here at Portugal Web. We have equestrian, embroidery, wine and gourmet products all made in Portugal. Complete information about each product line is provided in this site. The latest news about them can be found at Portugal Blog and they are offered for online shopping at Portugal Shop.

Equestrian Portugal

Europe has along storied equestrian tradition dating back since the Roman Empire. The equestrian history started with horses as a means of transport usually reserved to the military. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a leisure and sporting activity where you now have the Equestrian games as part of the Olympics as well as in other regional and local sporting events. It’s really all about horses and the sport of horseback riding.

Like many other European countries, Portugal shares in this tradition and punctuates it with its native colors and unique cultural aesthetics in the accessories that perpetuate the equestrian heritage. At Portugal Web, we live up to this tradition with the Equestrian Portugal product line of Lusitano saddles, horse tack, bridles and riding apparels. It is no wonder that equestrian world is now richer with Portugal Web’s Lusitano brand products delivered in 16 countries.

Viana do Castelo Portuguese embroidery

The Portuguese town of Viana do Castelo is nestled in the beautiful northern Minho region. Its people enjoy a long cherished tradition of impeccably distinct rural arts exemplified by its fine hand-crafted embroidery. Embroidery is an artistic craft anchored on meticulous handiwork in needles and thread to showcase this historic traditions and at Portugal Web, we are proud to carry a line of embroidered Viana do Castelo linen and cotton fabrics in the form of table cloths and tray cloths that are of timeless beauty.

Portuguese Wine

Portugal is proud of its long history of wine-making. Despite its small geography, Portugal it has the right soils and climate in the northern and southern regions to cultivate vineyards of excellent quality. As the 10th largest wine producers in the world in 2004, Portugal has been known to deliver to the world some of the finest wines like its moscatel de Setubal, Madeira, Port wines and a slew of world-class red wines and white wines.

Portuguese Gourmet
Fine dining won’t be complete without gourmet food. They are rooted in many European epicurean traditions and Portugal has one of the finest in the world. Portugal enjoys a tradition of food preparation that underpins the distinctly Portuguese aroma and flavor that come with its olive oil and stone pine nuts. Portugal web is happy to offer them in this site.