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  For ten days at the end of August, the seaside town of Vila do Conde turns into an absolute heaven for food lovers. From August 22 to 31, 2025, the 25th Cozinha à Portuguesa – Feira de Gastronomia changed the Jardins da Avenida Júlio Graça into a lively celebration of Portuguese culture, flavours and tradition. This year’s edition was special not only for the flavours on offer, but also for the warm tribute to Camilo Castelo Branco, one of Portugal’s great Romantic writers. The fair gave visitors a unique mix of literature and gastronomy, mixing heritage with innovation, and once more showing why it remains one of the nation’s most loved food events. A Literary Touch: Camilo at the Table The 2025 fair placed Camilo Castelo Branco at the centre of its theme, marking the bicentenary of his birth. A special restaurant, “À Mesa com Camilo,” recreated meals inspired by the world of the author, drawing on recipes compiled in Elzira Sá Queiroga’s book of the same name. Visitors could s...