Alijó
Bordered by the coveted Douro river, Alijó was a target of several attacks, from Muslim assaults to Spanish invasions. After the Christian reconquest, the area was resettled and, in 1226, Dom Sancho II granted it the town charter. Inserted in the famous Douro Demarcated Region, it is also bounded by the Tua and Tinhela rivers. Its territory presents two markedly different zones: the zone further south, where lush landscapes with vineyards in perfectly aligned terraces stand out; and the northern area, more rural, which mainly produces olive oil. Be sure to visit this beautiful area, with all that the Douro has to offer. Gastronomically speaking, we could not fail to mention the smoked meats, cozido à portuguesa (traditional stew of different meats and vegetables), the tripas à transmontana (regional dish made with beef stomach) and the meatball. The desserts are also not neglected: cavacas (sweets made with eggs lemon), quinzinhos, bolo borrachão (cake made with Port wine), pão-de-ló de água (kind of sponge cake with water), almond pudding and amêndoas cobertas de Santa Eugénia (Santa Eugenia covered almonds).
What to do in Alijó
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National Road 222: The most romantic road in Portugal
With the Alto Douro Wine Region as company, embark on this romantic road trip on the EN222, considered one of the most …
Road trip in Alto Douro Wine Region: 10 vineyards and harvests to discover
Up to mid-October, there are special programmes for oenophiles, which include visits to traditional wine presses, tasti…
Where to eat in Alijó
Author
65.00 €
Na Quinta do Bomfim, lar do Porto Dow’s desde 1896, este restaurante inspira-se nas cozinhas de fam…
Contemporary, Portuguese, Regional, Vegetarian
20.00 €
Cêpa Torta, in Alijó, managed to combine tradition and modernity, serving the most genuine products…
Portuguese
18.00 €
Situated within the Pousada Barão de Forrester, the Baron Restaurant, is a space of encounter with …
Portuguese
12.50 €
A restaurant with a good service. It features typical and regional Portuguese dishes.
Portuguese
15.00 €
The LBV 79 is the LBV House Hotel restaurant in Alijó. The Douro River is the scenario that you wil…
Where to sleep in Alijó
5 star
Charming Hotel framed in a landscape of unique beauty. With the Douro right in front, this space provides a quiet stay full of comfort. The restaurant, where y…
Charm inn
The Pousada Barão de Forrester, situated in the Centre of the quiet village of Alijó and one of the most emblematic hotels in Douro, reopened in 2013, after re…
This agrotourism Unit results from harmonious recovery of ancient buildings dedicated to Douro wine, being one of the buildings an ancient Manor House. Quinta …
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