Cantanhede
Divided between the regions of Bairrada and Gândara, the municipality of Cantanhede is rich in forest resources and that is the reason why the agricultural sector, in particular the viticulture, is one of its main economic activities. It presents a vast built heritage of Manueline, Renaissance and Mannerist styles. It has also kept brilliant examples of popular gandaresa houses, an ex-libris of the traditional Portuguese architecture. When it comes to cultural spaces, the Casa Municipal da Cultura and the Museu da Pedra de Cantanhede are worth a visit. The Expofacic (agricultural, commercial and industrial Fair of Cantanhede) is, since 1991, one of every year's highlight, an event that brings national and international artists together. In terms of culture and cuisine, try the leitão assado à moda da Bairrada (Bairrada style roast suckling pig) and the regional wine, which make any mouth water.
What to do in Cantanhede
Where to eat in Cantanhede
Portuguese
25.00 €
Restaurant located right in the center of Cantanhede, in a building full of history and tradition. …
Portuguese
10.00 €
A large space with infrastructures for weddings and other celebrations and serves regional dishes. …
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
15.00 €
A simple and familiar space, located on a villa's ground floor, that serves mostly shellfish. It se…
Portuguese
5.00 €
A simple and familiar space that functions as a café and as a restaurant and serves mostly shellfis…
Portuguese
12.00 €
A traditional house with lovely sea views and home made food prepared with fresh ingredients, namel…
Portuguese
15.00 €
A large, pleasant space that serves Portuguese dishes at moderate prices. Typical decor and kind se…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A large and pleasant space, located in an isolated villa, that serves home made dishes.
Portuguese
7.50 €
A simple and familiar space that serves national and regional dishes. It has a bar and a gaming roo…
Portuguese
8.00 €
A simple and familiar space that serves mostly barbecues. It has a pleasant covered terrace.
Where to sleep in Cantanhede
2 star
Nice space, cozy and comfortable, which features 64 rooms, a nice restaurant, swimming pool and tennis court, among other services. It is a good starting point…
3 star
In the heart of Cantanhede is this modern and stylish space, 64 rooms, and two suites, all fully equipped. Features a restaurant, a bar and several meeting roo…
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