Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms… • Center of Portugal

Everyone knows that the Portuguese care about the big issues of Mankind, that they are led by epic causes and that the national obsession is… knowing in advance what’s for lunch/dinner!

The Portuguese Discoveries have brought so many different and challenging ingredients to the Portuguese gastronomy that at the table we can learn a lot about this Atlantic-facing country, famous for welcoming its visitors with arms wide open and wealthy tables. A whole philosophy of life!

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Serra da Estrela cheese

With a buttery or dry dough, yellow colour and intense flavour, Serra da Estrela cheese is made exclusively with milk from Bordaleira breed sheep, and puts all the generosity of Serra da Estrela on the table.

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“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro

To visit Aveiro without tasting ovos moles is a sin. This is a typical pastry in the area and comes from the ancient feminine convents in Aveiro.

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Mesa de Lemos

1-star Michelin Mesa de Lemos is located in Quinta de Lemos, 20 minutes away from the city of Viseu.

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Codfish route

The codfish route will take you to the city of Ílhavo that has a long sea-related tradition. In Ílhavo we will visit the amazing Ílhavo Maritime Museum and its one-of-a-kind codfish aquarium, as well as the Museum Ship Santo André.

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Wine routes in Center of Portugal

This wine route presents you incredible wine producing and tasting spots that you can't afford to miss!

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Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!