Spain and Portugal Tours

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 […]
Let us plan your custom trip to Portugal and Spain

In 2005, Ryan and Gabriella Opaz packed their bags and moved to Spain based on a dream – to buy a vineyard and live the cinematic European lifestyle. And though the romantic vineyard didn’t come into fruition, they chose the […]

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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Barry Hatton: 5 Historical events to understand the Portuguese

April 14, 2016

Editor’s Note: Several months ago, we stumbled upon Barry Hatton’s book, “The Portuguese: A Modern History,” and found ourselves captivated. Very few books cover Portuguese culture and history in English, and of those that do, even fewer bring to the light the incredible successes and struggles that plague the nation. As an […]
The Disruptive Diva of Portuguese Jewelry

April 11, 2016

Editor’s Note: Meet Sofia Henriques, the stunning jewelry maker behind the limited edition pieces of SHAMA. After stalking her on various social sites, mesmerized by her work – including her Disruptive Diva necklace – I eventually sweet-talked her into lunch at Chef Kiko’s A Cevicheria in downtown Lisbon where we spent the better part of an afternoon […]
Portuguese Recipe: Sardine Pâté

March 30, 2016

If you were to wander through the cobblestone streets of Porto in search of something to fill your grumbling belly, this would be the perfect city to get lost in. Known for its love of food, from wholly nutritious to downright gluttonous, Porto has been quietly working to maintain the […]

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 | Rua Professor Augusto Nobre 249, 2º, 4150-119 Porto, Portugal | VAT number 513397051 | We are officially registered with the Portuguese Tourism Board, as a travel agency. RNAVT no. 5576.