The Portuguese family document discusses family types and culture in Portugal. It notes that the most common family types are couples with children, single parents, and people living together without children. It also summarizes that family is considered very important in Portugal, with tight bonds and loyalty to extended family. Traditional family activities on weekends include shopping, eating out, visiting parks and beaches, and participating in sports.

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