Serra da Estrela Cheese Fairs: Keeping the Tradition Alive

As Feiras do Queijo Serra da Estrela são um clássico.

Feb. 7, 2020, 11:14 a.m.

The king of Portuguese cheeses is spoken and tasted throughout the year, but it is in the months of February and March that it is best sold in the region where it is produced.

There is no carnival season when Queijo Serra da Estrela is not featured in fairs that take place in several of the municipalities where it is produced. This is a long-standing tradition in this part of Portugal, where revelry and tasting combine perfectly. If you are fond of this famous product, go through the itinerary suggested by All About Portugal and take the opportunity to buy the cheese directly from those who make it. If you still don't know it, hit the road too, and you won't regret it.