Gourmet trips 2025: The 5 best culinary destinations for gourmets!

Gourmet trips 2025: The 5 best culinary destinations for gourmets!

Culinary discoveries are becoming increasingly popular among holidaymakers. A new survey by Evaneos has now identified the top 5 destinations for gourmet travel that are at the top of the list for gourmets. Above all, Cape Verde stands out, whose cuisine is a fascinating mix of African, Brazilian and Portuguese influences oe24 reported.

Cape Verde cuisine is known for its fresh seafood, which plays a central role in many dishes. The most popular culinary specialties include cachupa, a bean-rich stew, as well as other traditional dishes such as feijoada (bean stew), caldo de peixe (fish soup) and canja de galinha (chicken rice soup). The use of regional spices such as paprika, bay leaf and pepper gives the dishes a special touch. Guests can expect plenty of local flavors and freshly prepared food during their stay, as dining in Cape Verde is often celebrated as a large-scale social event.

Further highlights of the pleasure trip

The best time to travel to Cape Verde is from November to March. The coming months invite you to enjoy the region's tropical fruits, while mangoes, papayas and guavas are often used in desserts and drinks. Popular drinks include Pontche, a mixture of grogue, sugar cane molasses and citrus fruits, as well as the traditional sugar cane liquor Grogue.

The second-placed destination in the pleasure ranking is Portugal, famous for its use of fresh produce and regional crafts. Particularly recommended are the Pastel de Nata, delicious pudding pieces in traditional bakeries. The best time to travel is in the low season from September to October.

In third place is Vietnam, where the cuisine offers a fascinating mix of tradition and French influences. Of particular importance is the food that is enjoyed in social gatherings from breakfast to evening snack. The best time to travel is from March to May.

Fourth place is taken by Sri Lanka, known for its aromatic, spicy dishes and a variety of vegetarian options. The months of February to April are considered the optimal travel times. Italy, famous for its regional diversity, rounds off the ranking. Truffle hunting in Umbria or olive oil tasting in Puglia are unforgettable experiences that visitors can enjoy between September and October.

During your trip to Cape Verde, it is recommended to take cooking classes or culinary tours to get to know the local cuisine even better. The restaurants Taberna da Praia in Santiago, Cervejaria 5 Estrelas in São Vicente and Pont d’Agua in Mindelo are ideal for tasting traditional dishes. Popular souvenirs include grogue, ponche, local spices and queijadinha, a delicious coconut specialty.

Visitors to Cape Verde and other culinary destinations can expect a culinary journey through a variety of flavors and dishes that will create unforgettable memories.