Local Insights for a Global Community

Sour cream is available at several locations around Cascais. Aldi and Auchan are good options; look for it labeled as “nata ácido.” You can also find it at Intermarché and Continente, although some expats have noted that the texture can vary. Please note that on the Continente website, it may…

Diogo Vaz in Mercado da Vila where they sell high-quality chocolate. They control the process from growing cocoa to selling the final product in the shop. You should definitely check out ! https://www.diogovaz.pt

Freshly roasted coffee is one of life’s small luxuries, and for many expats it quickly becomes part of the daily “taste of home” ritual. Whether you’ve just landed in Cascais–Estoril or you’re a Lisbon weekender hunting for beans to fill your suitcase, these three micro-roasters have you covered with consistent…

You might find truffle products at Emporio Italia. Gourmet Italiano in Cascais sometimes offers white truffles, but you need to pre-order. Additionally, the restaurant Fiammetta in Lisbon has a small deli where you might find truffle products. I also saw truffle paste at Mundo Cascais. Happy truffle hunting!