Pampilhosa da Serra
Tucked between the Serra da Estrela and the Serra do Açor and Serra da Lousã, in Beira Baixa, lies Pampilhosa da Serra and its ten parishes. The soil characteristics and climate mean the local economy is based primarily on logging and related activities. The region is characterized by schist houses, narrow streets, green spaces, and tranquility. Touring the villages is also a chance to discover the regional cuisine. Typical of the area are "chanfana", "maranho", and "bucho", but "couvada" (a cod and cabbage dish), goat, soups, and pickled trout are also highly appreciated, as are the sweets, "tigelada", "fatias" douradqs, honey and olive oil cakes, "carolos", and rice pudding, among others.
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