Traditions & Gastronomy



This region, particularly Alpiarça, presents a wide range of options in terms of gastronomic tradition, highlighting dishes and sweets that are mouthwatering! There is no lack of good rosé, white, red, and fortified (abafado) wines.



• Sponge Cake from Alpiarça
• Breads of Alpiarça
• Velhozes
• Chalaças
• Small Squares of Alpiarça
• Horseshoes or Groom Cake
• SS of Almond
• Rice pudding
• Orange pie
• Patudos
• Pampilhos



• Lamb Alpiarça Style
• Boiled Miga with baked codfish or grilled sardines
• Sardines with rice and beans
• Soup of tripe (of mutton)
• Cachola
• Tomatoes with egg and sardines
• Cabbage with beans
• Stone Soup
• Fried Petingas
• Barrão style Pasta
• Broad beans with spare ribs
- Shad Stew
- Cabbage with Beans
- Fried Eels or Eel Stew
- Roast Kid