Center of Portugal, your foodie destination • Center of Portugal

Food is pretty much “the'' national obsession in Portugal. Portuguese are driven by the great questions of Mankind, by the major philosophical concerns of life, namely: what will we eat for lunch? And for dinner, while we are still having lunch?

The region of Center of Portugal is truly a paradise for foodies, sweet-toothed travellers and wine enthusiasts. There is beauty in diversity and from the Atlantic coastline to the inland, there are many mouth-watering specialities to taste. The suckling pig of Bairrada, the Serra da Estrela Cheese and the “ovos-moles” from Aveiro are definitely among the main gastronomic highlights. These true icons must be tasted in Center of Portugal. But there are endless delicious possibilities awaiting you. Opulent tables go hand in hand with a warm-hearted welcome.

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Sugar-coated Center of Portugal

Follow this yummy sugar route of Center of Portugal and discover a brave new world of Convent-based delicacies and the most outstanding sweets that will leave you breathless! Calories don't count when you're happy!

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Ovar sponge cake

Ovar “Pão de Ló” is one of the top sweet delicacies of Centro de Portugal!

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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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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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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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Pedro dos Leitões

Pedro dos Leitões was the first restaurant in the world to serve roasted suckling pig. This iconic restaurant has capacity for 430 persons and 10 big wood-fired ovens.

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Casa Arouquesa

This restaurant’s main speciality is Arouca meat with Protected Designation of Origin. Set in a modern and cosy location, Casa Arouquesa Restaurant offers its customers a unique gastronomic experience, along with an excellent wine selection. Its wine list was considered the third best in the country by the Portuguese wine magazine “Revista de Vinhos”.

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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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