Celebrate the union of Alentejo flavours and tradition in a memorable culinary experience.
In Montemor-o-Novo you can expect a rich gastronomic experience e authentic. Marked by intense flavours e rusticThe local cuisine is characterised by the use of olive oil high quality, Alentejo bread e game meats, lamb e black pig. The spices with aromatic herbssuch as coriander, parsley e garlic are the basis of the typical cuisine.
Montemorense gastronomy is part of the traditional Alentejo cuisine.
We can see the use of products from the landwith a predominance of soups, o bread and the use of aromatic herbsthat make this kitchen simple but much appreciated.
Don't forget to use the excellent Alentejo meats produced by open aireither from black pig, veal or lamb.
Discover the authenticity of Montemor-o-Novo's local products.
The producers, the heart of the community, preserve traditions and promote sustainability.
The SMEA Food Strategy (Semear em Montemor Estratégia Alimentar) was created with the aim of valorising the origin of local food, who produces it and how it reaches the consumer within a short distance. It aims to give products a face, highlighting those who invest and produce with quality.
Montemorense knowledge and flavours continue to be passed on to new generations. In this way, knowledge is preserved in local tradition.
Click on "Learn More" to learn how to make some of the typical recipes from local Montemor-o-Novo residents.
The municipality of Montemor-o-Novo is part of the Évora sub-region. Given the growing demand at home and abroad, the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo currently has more than a dozen producers of quality wine.
These wineries have created the conditions to welcome wine lovers from home and abroad, creating a new niche in the growing tourism sector: wine tourism. The aim is to harmonise wines and local cuisine perfectly.
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In Montemor-o-Novo, gastronomy is a reflection of Alentejo's rich heritage, where authentic flavours and local products can be found at the table.
Montemor-o-Novo is an invitation to discover and experience the authentic Alentejo. From the castle walls to the nooks and crannies of the city, there's always something to do and explore.
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