To make the list, food festivals were rated on factors such as visitor experience, accessibility of the location, popularity among food travellers, and the quality of distinctiveness of local cuisine offers.

In fourth place is the Sardine Festival in Portimão, which usually takes place in early August.

Some of the finest Sardines in the world are found off the coast of southern Portugal, and thanks to the power of social media, eating tinned fish has gained popularity over the past couple of years.

Being the biggest sardine festival in Europe, this is the perfect food festival for fish-lovers. Guests can enjoy sardines served the traditional Portuguese way, and DJs will keep the party going all night long, guaranteeing the ultimate food festival setting.

In sixth place is the Alma do Vinho festival in Alenquer, which will take place from the 17th to the 20th of September.

For this festival, people come together from all over Europe to celebrate Portuguese wine and food. Guests get to enjoy a variety of wines, meet the makers, hear their stories and the theories behind the different brands.

Amongst a variety of activities, there will be wine barrel-rolling competitions, folk dance, and grape-squashing contests, securing an incredible atmosphere for the perfect food festival experience.