Portugal with Michael Portillo

  • Premiered: Mar 2025
  • Episodes: 6
  • Followers: 1
  • Running
  • Channel 5
  • Saturday at 20
  • Travel

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Season 1
1x1
Porto
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 01, 2025
Michael takes us in search of Portugal's heart and soul, beginning in the cosmopolitan and vibrant city Porto, where he explores a bustling food market and a port lodge.
1x2
Braga and Ponte de Lima
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 08, 2025
Michael explores Braga and Ponte de Lima, enjoying folk music at the Feiras Novas festival. He then climbs the Bom Jesus shrine, cooks with chef Renato, and ends up with belly dancers!
1x3
The Algarve
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 15, 2025
Michael explores the Algarve beyond its beaches, uncovering history, visiting Silves's castle and Faro's bone chapel, meeting a fisherman who risks his life for barnacles, and enjoying fresh oysters in Olhao.
1x4
Madeira
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 22, 2025
Michael explores the island of Madeira, with its stunning landscapes, historic levadas, and unique toboggan rides, and enjoys a traditional espetada BBQ, local wine, and exotic fruits.
1x5
Aveiro and Coimbra
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 29, 2025
Michael explores Aveiro's canals and Coimbra's underground Roman ruins, enjoys local food and Fado music, and ends his journey in a lively tavern, celebrating Portugal's rich culture.
1x6 Season finale
Sintra
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 05, 2025
Michael's journey begins on a fast-moving tuk-tuk before he explores Sintra's Pena Palace and Mafra Palace, partakes in a cacao ceremony, and forages for wild food along Portugal's wild Atlantic coast.

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