This cultural travel guide Portugal is for travellers who want to experience Portugal beyond the top sights and gain a deeper understanding of its people, traditions and way of life.

Go beyond sightseeing to discover what makes Portugal truly Portuguese - its people, traditions, regional cultures, food, history and way of life. This is a guide not to where to go, but to why Portugal is the way it is.

Inside you'll discover:

• Portuguese culture, customs and everyday life
• Regional identities and the traditions that make each part of Portugal unique
• Portuguese food, wine and culinary heritage
• Fado, literature and Portugal's artistic traditions
• The Age of Discovery and the history that shaped modern Portugal
• Festivals, religious celebrations and local customs
• Architecture, craftsmanship and timeless traditions
• The people, values and warm hospitality that define Portugal today

Illustrated throughout with striking black-and-white photography, Portugal in Black and White is an inspiring companion for anyone who wants to discover the real Portugal.