Aguiar da Beira
Aguiar da Beira is part of the Guarda district and is part of the demarcated Dão wine region, with agriculture being the main occupation for a large part of the population. Aguiar da Beira is associated with the production of Serra cheese. In the appropriate seasons, chestnuts and potatoes are also plentiful. Kid goat, veal and pork crackling are the most typical dishes, as is cod à Ponte do Abade, but the cheese tarts are the calling card. From the hands of the artisans in the municipality come clogs, baskets, straw huts, hoods and rush gaiters, the typical clothing of this region.
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Serra da Estrela Cheese Fairs: Keeping the Tradition Alive
The king of Portuguese cheeses is spoken and tasted throughout the year, but it is in the months of February and March …
Where to eat in Aguiar da Beira
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13.00 €
This resturant, quite simple and with a friendly service, serves quite well prepared dishes of the …
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7.00 €
This classic space offers several well prepared regional dishes and has a friendly service.
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10.00 €
This is a friendly rustic space with a mountain decor. It serves several regional dishes.
Where to sleep in Aguiar da Beira
This is a typical House of the Borders, which was recovered for rural tourism. Well situated in the Centre of the village, offers five bedrooms, a garden and o…
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