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COSTA VERDE (Green Coast) (Tourism Pages)![]() ![]() ![]() On the dessert side, one can relish the rich and varied pastries traditionally baked by the nuns - "S. Gonçalo" and "papos de anjo", the "doce de travessa", the "arroz doce" (sweet rice) and the "aletria", the "rabanadas", "sonhos" and "mexidos" (popovers and sweet dumplings), the delicious "pão de ló" and the egg yolk and almond paste based pastries. As for as drinks are concerned, the Port wines and the Vinhos Verde are a must. |
COSTA DE PRATA (Silver Coast) (Tourism Pages)![]() ![]() ![]() The regional pastrymaking also enjoys a well deserved reputation. There is the "pão de ló" from Alfeízerão and Ovar, the "arrufadas" from Coimbra and Aveiro, the delicious TentugaI, pastries or the famous "cavacas" (dry cookies) and 'trouxas de ovos" from Caldas da Rainha. Not to mention the Aveiro "ovos moles" ' or the "S. Bernardo" bread, the almond paste from Arouca, the "brisas", the Aljuborrota pie, the flavourful beans paste cakes from Torres Vedras ("pastéis de feijão") and the dried fruits and the preserves from Alcoboça. As for as wines are concerned, you will have to hesitate between the various liquor wines, the famous "gínginha" (cherry liquor) from Alcobaça, the sparkling Bairrada wines, the buçaco wines and the, wines from Cantanhede, Obidos, Rio Maior and Torres Vedras. |
MONTANHAS (Mountains) (Tourism Pages)![]() |
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![]() You should also taste the famous sheep cheese from the Serra do Estreia and the "tortas" of the Beira Alta. Do not forget to top it all with some of the most popular regional wines such as those from Oporto in the Alto Douro province, or those from Dão in the areas south of the Douro river. |
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LISBON AREA (Tourism Pages)![]() ![]() ![]() Other specialities typical of this area include the goat and sheep cheeses from Sobral de Monte Agraço and from Azeitão, the pastries from Malveira and the "pão de ló"' from Loures, the nuts and egg dainties from Cascais, the "zimbros" (gin cakes) from Sesimbra, the "queijadas" (little cheese cakes) from Síntra; the wines from Colares, Bucelas, Setúbal, Carcavelos and the farrious "moscatel" wine from Setúbal. In Lisbon itself, you can try all the specialities of Portuguese cuisine. In this city, you will mainly find typical country dishes like grilled sardines, clams "à Bulhão Pato" style, fish soups "à fragateira" style ... and varied and tasty dishes cooked with codfish. Apart from all the desserts available to you, do not forget to try the local Belém custard pies. |
ALENTEJO (Tourism Pages)![]() ![]() ![]() Almeirim, those from Évora baked with eggs and almond paste, and the convent pastries from Portalegre and from Beja. Do not forget the fruit: the melon from Almeirim and from Alpiarça are rightly famous. Try also the Cartaxo wines and those from Almeirim, Borba, Reguengos and Vidígueira. |
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MADEIRA![]() ![]() The "bolo de mel" (honey cake) is a must, but special attention should be paid to the tropical fruits such as bananas, papayas avocados, passion fruits and mangoes. The Madeira wines are famous world-wide. |
AÇORES![]() ![]() The islands pastrymaking is also varied and seducing. The Pico cheese is usually served with an excellent maize bread. The pineapples are outstanding, as are the regional wines like the "Verdelho" from Pico, that is always an excellent wine. |
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