At the invitation of Gavião Nature VillageLocated a few kilometres from the town of Belver, together with our partner Pedro Capão, the Franciscan Pantry had the opportunity to taste some of the autumn/winter dishes from the restaurant of this accommodation.
Cadafaz Restaurant & Sky Lounge is situated in a very privileged location with a panoramic view of Belver Castle. As soon as you walk in, you're immediately captivated by the charms this place has to offer.
As soon as you sit down and come across the Mediterranean-style starters, your appetite is immediately whetted and all your senses are alert as you wait for your palate to be delighted.
At this tasting we had the opportunity to try one of the starters that is on the menu all year round and that is impossible to resist, the fried farinheira, caramelised apple and wine jam. We were then treated to a cod açorda, a fry-up of river fish, barbel and pike-perch accompanied by a coriander açorda. The whole meal was accompanied by a red Athayde wine from the Monte da Raposinha winery and we even found a little space for the delicious Tecolameco conventual sweet.
According to one of the founders and the director of the business, this restaurant is open to the entire community that enjoys savouring the typical gastronomy of the region, sausages, cheeses, olive oils or wines, regardless of whether or not they are staying at the accommodation.
When we asked them to define the concept of this restaurant in a few words, the director explained to us that they aim to have a combination of traditional Portuguese dishes and recipes with fresh, seasonal local ingredients. They believe that the most delicious dishes are prepared with great simplicity, honouring the land and respecting seasonality and the best ingredients with a handful of love, unpretentious dishes, but with all the flavour, it's about eating more of what the land gives us, it's about bringing comfort food to the table, inspired by recipe methods and techniques that preserve the memory of an ancient cuisine. He added that they try to recover recipes that fulfil the precepts of sustainability and tradition.
We fell in love with this place and recommend it to anyone who wants to have a cosy meal in a different place, for a special occasion or simply for lovers of good food.
We should also point out that Gavião Nature Village is an accommodation centre with 10 cork shelters and 13 glamping tents, duly equipped and decorated as if they were hotel rooms. It also has space for camping with its own tents and all the logistical support needed for this type of tourism. This complex can accommodate approximately 118 people in all types of accommodation.
We can't fail to mention the unit's Wellness Centre, which will help provide a calming and invigorating experience. The Wellness Centre includes a jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. There's also the possibility of enjoying some of the best massages to take care of your mind, body and soul.
A place you can't miss. It can't be explained. You just feel it.
Gavião Nature Village
Cadafaz
6040-052 Gavião
Telephone: +351 241 247 360
E-mail: rececao@gaviaonaturevillage.com
Website: https://www.gaviaonaturevillage.com/
