TV shows about Portugual

November 4, 2021 6:01 PM

I'm looking for travel and food shows about Portugal.

I just watched Stanley Tucci's "Searching for Italy". I'd love to find similar things about Portugal. I know there's a PBS show called "Maria's Portuguese Table", but it doesn't seem to be on they streaming service. I've also seen the episode of "Somebody Feed Phil" in Lisbon. I know there are probably a lot of travel shows that have an episode about Portugal, but I'm looking for recommendations for particularly good ones. If you know where they're streaming, even better. I have Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, PBS passport, and Curiosity Stream.

thanks!

posted by jonathanhughes to Media & Arts (7 answers total)

I like Bizarre Foods: Season 5, Episode 2
Lisbon: Snails, Sardines & Barnacles
Andrew Zimmern travels to Lisbon, Portugal, to brave crashing waves and to harvest barnacles from the rocky shore. Andrew also feasts on mollusks at a huge snail festival and more.

Season 3, Episode 19
Portugal
Andrew explores the iconic eats of Lisbon, Portugal, where seafood reigns supreme, from sardines to shellfish feasts. Late-night snacks are piled with pork, soups overflow with sausage and dessert is a religious experience, too.

Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations - Season 8
Episode 7
Andrew explores the classic foods and modern recipes of Porto, Portugal.


Season 7, Episode 17
Porto
Andrew explores the classic comfort foods and modern recipes of Porto, Portugal, including salted and dried cod baked into a creamy casserole, white bean and tripe stew, octopus rice, sponge cake and Port wine. Known as the "City of Bridges" for its breathtaking views of the Douro river, Porto was a major port city during the age of discovery and today is known for its refined beauty.
posted by beccaj at 6:10 PM on November 4, 2021 [1 favorite]

Rick Steves has been there. You can watch it on YouTube via the link.

100 Foot Wave (HBO) has episodes that take place in Nazaré.

Anthony Bourdain has been there a few times.
posted by credulous at 6:13 PM on November 4, 2021 [1 favorite]

There is a Travel Man episode in Lisbon that's streaming on Peacock (should be available on the free version of Peacock).
posted by carrienation at 6:51 PM on November 4, 2021 [2 favorites]

Richard Ayoade's Travel Man has been to both Lisbon and Madeira.
posted by plep at 12:42 AM on November 5, 2021 [1 favorite]

Rick Stein's Long Weekends did one on Lisbon. Would have been on BBC but not sure where you can stream it.
posted by crocomancer at 3:25 AM on November 5, 2021

There are multiple Rick Steves Portugal episodes, and he's just, well, the best.
posted by General Malaise at 7:07 AM on November 5, 2021 [1 favorite]

Season 1, episode 4 of the Netflix show Somebody Feed Phil is about Lisbon!
posted by leftover_scrabble_rack at 2:42 PM on November 5, 2021