1. The Portuguese Family

2. Family
 Portugal has a wide variety of types of
families. The most common types of
families are:
◦ Couples with children

3. ◦ Single parents
◦ People living together with no children

4. Family and its importance
 In Portugal family is considered truly
important.

5. Family and its importance
 Extended family

6. Family and its importance
 All members in Portuguese families have tight
bonds. Loyalty to the family comes always first.

7. • Grandparents help

8. Family free time - During week
Watching TV
Have dinner together
Talk about their days/Have fun

9. Family free time - Weekend
Shopping
Eating in restaurants
Have fun in a family park

10. Family free time – Weekend
Walking on the
beach
Doing sports
Making picnics

11. Portuguese cuisine
 Portuguese cuisine is very rich because it has
flavored dishes and it’s related to Mediterranean
cuisine.
 Breakfast
 Lunch
 Dinner

12. Portuguese cuisine
 Meat
• Seafood

13. Portuguese cuisine
 Desserts, cheese and wine