AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Portugal

Portugal, one of the oldest countries in Europe, has been independent since the 12th century. You'll find folk festivals, traditional Fado music, and markets overflowing with fish, fruit, and flowers. The local cuisine relies heavily on the sea, and the most typical dish you'll find is codfish, which the Portuguese prepare in many different ways. Each region, even the smallest village, keeps particular traditions alive all around the year through colorful decorations, food, drinks, dances, and songs. AFS host family placements are located throughout Portugal.