Mação
The municipality of Mação is part of the Santarém district and is the apex of three regions: Beira Baixa, Ribatejo, and Alentejo. It is known for its three A's: good waters, good air, and good oil. Indeed, its best features are its landscapes, enveloped by shades of green and crystal-clear waters, which can be enjoyed on the many river beaches. Olive oil and wine are a major part of the population's passion. They are, in fact, the ideal ingredients to accompany regional culinary icons. Starting with sausages, ham, sheep's and goat's cheeses, and continuing on to wood-fired roast kid, Matança beans, stuffed tripe, lamprey and shad on the tile, largemouth bass, fisherman's soup, saboga or eel stew. Finally, there are "tigeladas de cardigos", Santos cake, Mação focaccia, or toasted bread.
What to do in Mação
Where to eat in Mação
Portuguese, Regional
15.00 €
Abriu em 2015, no lugar do antigo Kabra’s e preserva a experiência de mais de 30 anos em restauraçã…
Portuguese, Regional
12.00 €
In the restaurant the fisherman, at Mação, more than half the fish that arrive at the table are fis…
Portuguese
17.00 €
Restaurant located in a large farmhouse, with two rooms with capacity for 400 people, terraces with…
Portuguese
9.00 €
Restaurant belonging to the accommodation of the same name. Rustic and welcoming space serving snac…
Portuguese, Regional
13.00 €
Simple and cozy House to propose a menu of well-prepared regional dishes.
Portuguese
15.00 €
A simple and comfortable space that serves traditional dishes, namely fish dishes and lamprey, in i…
Where to sleep in Mação
Beside the river Tagus, more properly in Ortiga, this House dated from the years 40 offers a welcoming environment in the rural areas. There is a possibility o…
Simple and familiar pension, located in a typical House, offering unpretentious yet functional rooms 13.
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