Figueiró dos Vinhos
Situated in the central part of the country, in the north of Leiria district, the municipality of Figueiró dos Vinhos is located in a transition area between the maritime influences of the coast and the interior climate. Part of the county is located at serra da Lousã. The good external county accessibilities contribute to its privileged location, in the regional context. The activities linked to agriculture, livestock, mining and agroforestry and forest-related industries are the ones causing the greatest impact in the economic dynamism of the region. However, tourism has been gaining importance due to the endogenous potential presented by this municipality; Foz de Alge, river beaches and the village of Casal de São Simão, integrated in the circuit of the schist villages, constitute its hallmarks. The cultural and architectural heritage is also well represented and a proof of this is the "O Casulo" cultural house, once the residence of the painter José Malhoa and that served as a "refuge" for the creation of a large part of his artistic work. In culinary terms, ribeira de Alge and Zêzere river provide some fish species, such as largemouth bass, bogue, carp, barbel and the trout, which enable the regional restaurants the cooking of numerous delicacies. The production of mel serrano honey and conventual sweets, like the sweet chestnuts, lampreias de ovos (eel-shaped sweet made with "soft eggs"), queijinhos do céu (cheese-shaped sweets made with eggs, sugar and water) and others, complement the regional gastronomic panorama.
What to do in Figueiró dos Vinhos
Travel Guide
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The best river beaches in Central Portugal
From the Serra da Estrela area to the Santarém and Portalegre districts there are beautiful freshwater beaches.
Where to eat in Figueiró dos Vinhos
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
The couple's Porch restaurant of São Simão is situated at the entrance to the village of São Simão …
Portuguese
9.00 €
Restaurant situated in the Industrial zone of Almofala, excelling in regional gastronomy. His speci…
Portuguese
12.00 €
A pleasant space, with a decor that alludes to the French capital, a city where its owners have liv…
Where to sleep in Figueiró dos Vinhos
3 star
Hotel Rural Solar das Freiras is a four-star tourist unit, located in the historic area of Figueiró dos Vinhos. Is a modern and cosy space with garden and swim…
2 star
Nice hotel situated in the Centre of the town, which overlooks the mountains and offers 18 rooms with private bathrooms. This space offers a breakfast buffet, …
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