Zona Verde

Penafiel
Description / Facilities

"The Municipality of Penafiel has ancestral references in the product Gastronomy and Wines.The lamprey and the shad has been consumed since the Middle Ages, being now part of the traditional gastronomy.

In Penafiel, the most typical dishes are the kid, the portuguese stew, the fried or the pickling brine shad and the lamprey, all accompanied with the excellent wine of the region. The specialities in sweets, are mainly the “bolinhos de amor” (loove cakes), the sponge cake, the “pão podre” (cake made with sugar, flour, eggs, olive oil and lemmon juice) the “rosquilhos” (traditonal biscuits). However, the original confectionery of Penafiel is well represented by its “sopa seca” (dry soup) and the pies of S. Martinho, which are much appreciated by visitors and tourists. Come, and feel Penafiel and its flavours.

Address: Castelões - Penafiel
Phone: 255735009

Margaride Sponge Cake

Pão de Ló de Margaride (Margaride sponge cake) has maintained the same recipe since 1730, and was served at the Portuguese Royal Family’s table. 

The Marão Interpretation and Cultural Centre

The Marão Interpretation and Cultural Centre, administered by the Abomarão Parishes Association, is located in Aboadela in a building restored and furnished...
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