Portel
As one of the oldest municipalities in the Alentejo, its past is filled with treasures to be discovered, both in its archaeological and architectural heritage. Agriculture is the primary source of livelihood for the people of Portel, who maintain their well-tended fields, thanks also to the Alqueva Dam, which has improved irrigation. The cuisine is rich: soups (fish and tomato), artisanal sausages and cheeses, black pork and game dishes, and lamb, all seasoned with aromatic herbs, are the mainstays. Sweet treats include "pupias", honey cake, cookies, puff pastry, chickpea pastries, "borrachos" (a type of sweet treat), and "filhoses".
What to do in Portel
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Where to eat in Portel
Regional
16.00 €
Situated in the historic area of Portel, this space, housed in a former stables and respective hays…
Portuguese
7.50 €
A large, simple and familiar space with a menu of traditional Portuguese dishes, namely some from t…
Portuguese
15.00 €
Quite a simple space with a menu filled with regional dishes, namely live coal grilled dishes.
Portuguese, Vegetarian
10.00 €
A large and rustic restaurant, located in na old, large house, that serves fine regional dishes, wi…
Where to sleep in Portel
The calm waters of the great Lake invite you to a stay in a houseboat, having at your disposal five different types of boats, with a capacity for up to twelve …
Ample and very pleasant space consisting of four well-equipped kitchenette houses, a pool, several recreational areas and a Hall for events. Here you will have…
4 star
The Hotel Rural Monte da Figueira is inserted into the manors of Peral with close to six thousand hectares, near the river Degebe. The entire space is connecte…
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