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Casa Mãe da Rota dos Vinhos
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Largo de São João Baptista, 1
2950-248, Palmela
Casa Mãe da Rota dos Vinhos is located in the heart of Vila de Palmela and its main objective is to promote wines from the Setúbal Peninsula/Costa Azul. It is an old cellar restored for this purpose that displays products, sells and offers wine tastings. Here you can taste the best of what this region has to offer: the fruity white wines, the young rosés, the full-bodied Castelão reds and the Moscatéis de Setúbal. In addition to wine, this house also offers regional cakes, honey, jams and cheese from Azeitão.
Fábrica de Cerâmica Vieira
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Rua das Alminhas, 10-12
9560-073, Lagoa
The typical crockery of the municipality of Lagoa originally comes from Vila Nova de Gaia and was introduced to the islands in 1862 by Bernardino da Silva. Nowadays, in the museum nucleus, some of the main pieces produced are on display. The typical blue color remains evident in all the pieces, still produced today using the artisanal method.
Pastéis de Tentúgal
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Tentúgal
3140, Montemor-o-Velho
The original recipe for "Pastéis de Tentúgal", once known as puff sticks, belonged to the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Natividade (Carmelo de Tentúgal). Later, after the closure of the Convent, the recipe and secret of making this sweet were taught to Dona Maria da Conceição Faria. Since then, production has grown, maintaining the same characteristics of the original recipe. This delicious pastry is today one of the icons of the old town of Tentúgal.
Caves Ferreira
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Avenida Ramos Pinto, 70
4400-082, Vila Nova de Gaia
Situadas na margem do rio Douro, em Vila Nova de Gaia, aqui poderá ficar a conhecer um pouco da história do famoso vinho do Porto e degustar este saboroso néctar. A estas caves está associada a imagem de Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, figura incontornável da história do Douro e do vinho do Porto, a quem ficou a dever-se a expansão que este produto conheceu a partir do século XIX. Proporciona visitas guiadas em vários idiomas, que incluem a degustação deste delicioso vinho.
Cozido nas Caldeiras das Furnas
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Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
This is the best-known dish in the local gastronomic culture. Vegetables, pork and beef sausages are placed in a pan and placed in the heat of the boilers for around six hours. Then just dig out the pot and enjoy. At Lagoa das Furnas, as long as you show up early, you can cook your own stew, with the help of a person responsible for the Furnas Parish Council. Otherwise, the various restaurants in the surrounding area offer this delicacy.
Centro Difusor de Artesanato - Associação de Desenvolvimento Integrado de Poiares
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Zona Industrial de São Miguel
3350-214, Vila Nova de Poiares
This association, which promotes local development, sells black clay pieces and flower sticks and basketry on its premises.
Queijo da Serra / Queijo Serra da Estrela
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Celorico da Beira
6360, Guarda
O Queijo Serra da Estrela, vulgarmente chamado Queijo da Serra, é o mais antigo dos queijos portugueses, produzido desde o século XII. É um queijo curado, de pasta semi-mole e amanteigada de cor branca ou amarela, produzido de forma tradicional a partir do leite de ovelha, na região da Serra da Estrela. Produto DOP (Denominação de Origem Protegida), a qualidade e sabor único do Queijo da Serra são reconhecidos em todo o mundo.
Cooperativa Agrícola dos Olivicultores de Vila Flor e Ansiães
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Zona Industrial de Vila Flor
5360-450, Vila Flor
This cooperative, founded in 1998, essentially produces olive oil.
Cooperativa Artelinho
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Santa Clara
2230-011, Sardoal
This agricultural cooperative produces linen and hand-embroidered items.
Caves da Murganheira
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Abadia Velha
3610-175, Ucanha
Where the Douro and Beira touch, there are excellent climatic and geological conditions, conducive to the genesis of the most intense flavors and aromas, which result in Murganheira wines and sparkling wines, which have always been associated with the highest quality standards.