Spain and Portugal Tours

Spain: Food & Wine Tasting Tours

When people think of travel in Spain their imagination is inevitably stirred by swarthy men in pink fighting bulls with nothing more than a red cape to defend themselves, and of black-eyed maidens stamping their feet and clicking castanets in a […]
Portugal: Food & Wine Tasting Tours

Portugal, a vastly underestimated country for its unadulterated beauty, diverse gastronomy and some of the warmest people you will find anywhere in the world. Strong statement? Maybe, but over the last decade, we have taken numerous trips across the long […]

Spain and Portugal Travel Guides

Spain: A Gourmet’s Travel Guide

There are many stereotypes that exist about travel in Spain, and whilst we won’t reprimand those drawn to this enigmatic land by visions of sultry castanet-clicking senoritas or magnificent cape-wielding matadors in their trajes de luces, suffice to say there’s much more […]
Portugal: A Gourmet’s Travel Guide

Portugal is a land of unexploited adventure, dramatic beaches, unique cuisine and a people with a seemingly limitless supply of compassion and kindness. When we first visited in 2003, I’m not sure if I was more transfixed by the thick, […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to Camellias in Porto

January 20, 2017

In the North of Portugal, parks radiate green under rain filled winter skies. Moss gently spreads along ancient stone walls, vines creep up porcelain tiles as Camellia trees burst in red, pinks and whites. It’s mesmerizing, beautiful and absolutely worth seeing for yourself! Camellias, however, didn’t originate in Portugal, like the cork oak […]
Staff Picks: 5 New Experiences to Enjoy in Portugal this Year!

January 5, 2017

Happy New Year from the Catavino Team! With the year just kicking off, welcoming heaps of new opportunities, a trip to Portugal should be at the top of your list! Brimming with soulful foods, diverse wines and stunning natural wonders, it’s no wonder that Portugal has been rated as one […]
Create your own Delicious Portuguese Jam this Holiday

December 12, 2016

Fragrant, seasonal fruits and vegetables aren’t all that you’ll find at Bolhão Market. Many of the produce vendors transform their sappy melons, juicy tomatoes and gigantic gourds into tantalizing doces (jams), geleias (jelly), compotas (preserves) and marmelada (quince paste). Tomato jam is especially common in Portuguese homes as is Doce […]

About Us

Catavino evolved from the wanderings of an American couple who craved a radical change in perspective.In 2005 they quit their jobs, moved to Spain and dug deep into the local gastronomy. As time passed, they expanded their focus to include Portugal, whereby sharing the heart and soul of Iberian food, wine and culture. We invite you to follow our adventures via our blog or, for those who'd like to experience Spanish and Portuguese gastronomy themselves, we'd like to offer you our firsthand tips on travel and our expertise in organizing food and wine tasting tours.

Catavino, Lda | Avenida da Boavista 1131, R/C Esquerdo 4100-130, Porto, Portugal| VAT number 513397051 | We are officially registered with the Portuguese Tourism Board, as a travel agency. RNAVT no. 5576.