Portalegre · traditional agricultural fair
Portalegre Onion Fair
When: September
PORTALEGRE DISTRICT · PORTUGAL
Portalegre
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Between the plains and the Serra de São Mamede, Portalegre invites you to wander its historic centre, discover its celebrated tapestries and follow trails through cork-oak woodland and quartzite ridges. At the table, try pork migas, lamb stew and cured meats, save room for boleima and egg-yolk sweets, then finish with a high-altitude wine. With more time, continue to Marvão and Castelo de Vide.See what to eat↓
RegionUpper AlentejoLocal picks11Coordinates39.30° N · 7.43° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE DISTRICT AT THE TABLE
Taste the district
What to taste across Portalegre?
Specialities associated with the district's places and local traditions.
At the table
Savoury dishes associated with places across this district.
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Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa IGP
A traditional PGI cheese from Tolosa, Alto Alentejo, made from a mixture of sheep’s and goat’s milk and known for its firm texture and distinctive flavour.Vegetarian02
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Queijo de Nisa DOP
A traditional PDO cheese from Alto Alentejo, made from raw sheep’s milk and known for its firm texture and intense, slightly piquant flavour.Fish03
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Sopa de Cação
Dogfish in a broth with garlic, coriander and olive oil, served with Alentejo bread.Meat04
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Ensopado de Borrego
Slow-cooked lamb traditionally served over slices of bread.Meat05
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Migas com Carne de Porco
Bread migas normally served with pork.Meat06
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Enchidos de Portalegre
A regional range of pork products including chouriço, painho, blood sausage and farinheira.Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
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Rebuçados de Ovo de Portalegre
A convent sweet characteristic of the city, made essentially with eggs and sugar.Sweets08
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Manjar Branco de Portalegre
A traditional Portalegre dessert with a delicate, creamy texture, made with milk, sugar and starch.Sweets09
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Boleima
A traditional Upper Alentejo cake, generally scented with cinnamon.In the glass
The local drink that completes the experience.
BEYOND THE TABLE
Living traditions
Festivals & traditions
Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.
Portalegre · cultural and popular celebrations
Portalegre City Festivities
When: June to September
WALK THE LANDSCAPE
Notable routes
Trails worth following
A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.
10km
THE DISTRICT AT THE TABLE
A district is best understood through its local tables.
Portalegre brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Upper Alentejo.
Portalegre
Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa IGP
Queijo de Nisa DOP
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