The Portuguese Family

Family Portugal has a wide variety of types of

families. The most common types offamilies are:

◦ Couples with children

◦ Single parents

◦ People living together with no children

Family and its importance In Portugal family is considered truly

important.

Family and its importance

Extended family

Family and its importance

All members in Portuguese families have tightbonds. Loyalty to the family comes always first.

• Grandparents help

Family free time - During week

Watching TV

Have dinner together

Talk about their days/Have fun

Family free time - Weekend

Shopping

Eating in restaurants

Have fun in a family park

Family free time – Weekend

Walking on the

beach

Doing sports

Making picnics

Portuguese cuisine

Portuguese cuisine is very rich because it hasflavored dishes and it’s related to Mediterraneancuisine.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Portuguese cuisine

Meat

• Seafood

Portuguese cuisine

Desserts, cheese and wine