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Quinta do Seixo
- leisure
Valença do Douro
5120, Valença do Douro
Quinta do Seixo is located on the south bank of the Douro River, in Cima-Corgo, and offers a wonderful view over the river. Since 1987, it has been owned by Sogrape Vinhos, which created a modern winemaking center here, where the famous Port and Douro wines are produced. Here you can learn more about the region and visit the cellar and the robotic presses, learning about the entire wine production cycle, as well as trying a Port Wine tasting.
Quinta do Panascal
- leisure
EN222
5120-503, Valença do Douro
Quinta do Panascal's reputation dates back to the 18th century, when wines from the Távora River were considered among the best in Portugal. Fonseca purchased the Quinta in 1978, as the estate had been supplying its grapes to Fonseca for over 20 years. Quinta do Panascal wines have always been an important component in the Fonseca vintage blend. In 1985 the size of the property increased with the acquisition of Quinta do Val dos Muros. The property currently totals 76 hectares of which 44 are in production corresponding to 851 hl of port wine. All grapes are trodden in granite …
Caves de Murça
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Rua Francisco Barros Carneiro Lopes, 4
5090-134, Murça
Based in Murça, the winery is part of a social area that covers the parishes of Murça, Noura and Candedo. As the vineyard is the base of the local economy, it covers approximately 1,500 hectares of the region. The awards obtained in national and international competitions for its red, white and Port wines are proof of recognition for this company's products with quality certification.
Rota dos Sabores
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EN385
7885, Amareleja
The Rota dos Sabores is a tourist circuit that aims to value artisanal products with protected names and quality, promoting and energizing them in an innovative way. During the tour, the visitor will be able to explore all the information available about a product and, if they wish, they will be able to visit its production unit (properly organized).
Fábrica de Licores A Mulher de Capote
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Rua do Berquó, 12
9600-542, Ribeira Grande
The Eduardo Ferreira & Filhos liqueur factory, better known as "Mulher de Capote", produces the famous typical liqueurs of São Miguel. Passion fruit, pineapple, banana and lemon are some of the fruit liqueurs produced. You can also find passion fruit brandy, wine and cream and anise liqueurs.
Fábrica de Chá de Porto Formoso
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ER1-1
9625-421, Porto Formoso
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso was founded by Amâncio Machado Faria e Maia and operated between the 1920s and the 1980s. Recently, it has been undergoing a recovery process. Visitors can enjoy the estate's vast panoramic gardens, visit the museum space and the tea factory itself. Afterwards, they can relax and taste one of the factory's specialties in the tea room. It has a private park.
Fábrica de Chá da Gorreana
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ER1-1
9625-304, Maia
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. The Fábrica de Chá Gorreana began planting tea in 1874, but it was only in 1883 that the first tea came off the production line. The retrospective of tea production can be visited daily at the Gorreana farm. Then, among ancient tea production machines, enjoy an aromatic tea. It has a private park.
Barros - Flor da Rosa
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Rua Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira, 25
7430-221, Flor da Rosa
It is, perhaps, the most representative store of crafts in the region and also works as a Tourist Office. Here you can find wooden Christs, regional dolls, embroidery, cheese, honey, carving and restoration work, ceramics, among other relics.
Torre do Sino
- leisure
Rua Cavaleiros da Ordem Soberana e Militar de Malta, 17
7430-148, Crato
Shop belonging to Cláudia Saramago Tavares, where you can find or order ceramic pieces, inspired by Flor da Rosa, designed by her with great skill.
Centro Regional de Artesanato
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Rua Direita de São Pedro
2140-098, Chamusca
Center for supporting local arts and promoting temporary exhibitions, opened in 1996. Highlights include works in ceramics, wood, cork, basketry, weaving, wrought iron and leather.