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Leitão Assado à Bairrada
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Mealhada
3050, Mealhada
Bairrada-style suckling pig is undoubtedly the greatest culinary reference in this Bairrada region, in the Beira Litoral region. Pig farming has been a common practice since the 17th century. The suckling pig is spit-roasted for two hours in a wood-fired oven. Yellow as gold, it's a dish much loved by both locals and visitors who regularly stop by to savor the meat's unique flavor.
Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã
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Avenida Moçambique
2530-111, Lourinhã
The "Lourinhã" DOC Brandy is produced in the only demarcated region for brandy in Portugal: the Demarcated Region of Wine Brandies in Portugal. The recommended grape varieties are Alicante, Alvadurão, Broal Espinho, Marquinhas, Malvásia Rei (Seminário), and Tália, and the red Cabinda. Once the grapes are harvested and crushed, the wines to be distilled are produced in wineries registered with the CVRL (National Council of Rural Development). The maximum alcohol content by natural volume cannot exceed 10%, without the addition of artificial preservatives. Distillation can be carried out using a continuous system in a copper column, or a discontinuous system …
Dino Parque Lourinhã
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Rua Vale dos Dinossauros, 25
2530-059, Lourinhã
Journey back in time over 300 million years at Dino Parque, Portugal's largest open-air museum and the largest exhibition of Upper Jurassic dinosaur fossils in Iberia. Explore the four trails, which represent some of the most important periods in Earth's history (the late Paleozoic, the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous) and showcase approximately 120 dinosaur models.
Skiparque
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Largo Relva da Reboleira Sameiro
6260-311, Manteigas
Year-round snow slope, where you can take ski and snowboard lessons. Even if the mountains don't have snow, there always is here, allowing you to practice snow sports twelve months a year. There's also a ski school and accommodations.
Adventure Park do Jamor
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Complexo Desportivo do Jamor - Rua da Carreira de Tiro
1495-751, Cruz Quebrada
This adventure park offers a unique experience in full contact with nature. You can venture into a dense forest, climbing up to twelve meters high, and navigating obstacle courses that stretch from tree to tree. In a space of approximately four hectares, you'll find a variety of routes available.
Aquário Vasco da Gama
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Rua Direita do Dafundo
1495-718, Cruz Quebrada
Founded in the 19th century, this aquarium features 93 aquariums with thousands of different species. Here you'll find Atlantic, tropical, and freshwater marine fauna. Highlights include the collections of stuffed fish and seashells, as well as a collection of King Carlos's fish. It opened in 1898 to commemorate the fourth centenary of the discovery of the sea route to India.
Artesanato de Barrancos
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Rua 1º de Dezembro
7230-042, Barrancos
A space to showcase regional products from Barrancos, including the famous basketwork and the Barrancos flute.
Casa do Porco Preto
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Barrancos
7230, Barrancos
A restaurant dedicated to Alentejo black pigs. Barrancos boasts unique microclimates that allow for the excellent artisanal processing of black pig ham, one of the municipality's best-known products.
Piscina Municipal de Albergaria-a-Velha
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Rua Doutor Falusino Correia
3850-054, Albergaria-a-Velha
The complex includes a 25-meter-long, 12.5-meter-wide swimming pool and a 12.5-meter-long, 6-meter-wide learning pool. It also features support facilities and a multipurpose room.
Piscinas Municipais de Armamar
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Armamar
5110, Armamar
Outdoor swimming pools with views of the surrounding mountains.