Viseu · historic annual fair
São Mateus Fair
When: between August and September
VISEU DISTRICT · PORTUGAL
Viseu
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A generous Beira table of slow roasts, traditional pastries and the wines of the Dão.See what to eat↓
RegionBeira AltaLocal picks11Coordinates40.66° N · 7.91° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE DISTRICT AT THE TABLE
Taste the district
What to taste across Viseu?
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 de Cabra das Beiras
A traditional goat’s cheese from the Beiras, appreciated for its characteristic flavour and firm texture when matured.Vegetarian02
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Migas à Lagareiro
A rustic Portuguese dish of bread-based migas enriched with olive oil, garlic and greens.Vegetarian03
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Arroz de Carqueja
Aromatic rice prepared with carqueja, traditional to the region.Meat04
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Rancho à Moda de Viseu
A hearty traditional dish from Viseu combining chickpeas, pasta, potatoes, cabbage and pork meats and sausages.Meat05
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Vitela Assada à Moda de Lafões
Slow-roasted veal, usually served with roast potatoes.Meat06
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Cabrito Assado
Oven-roasted kid goat, a prominent part of Beira gastronomy.Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
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.
Vildemoinhos · popular parade
Cavalhadas de Vildemoinhos
When: 24 June
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.
Viseu brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Beira Alta.
Viseu
Queijo de Cabra das Beiras
Migas à Lagareiro
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