Monte das Azinheiras
Em Vale do Peso - Crato no Alto Alentejo, existe o Monte das Azinheiras que é um pequeno paraíso privado, de 5 hectares, ideal para umas férias entre família e amigos. Neste Monte tem a oportunidade de estar em contacto com a natureza, interagir com os animais, visitar as hortas biológicas, relaxar à beira da piscina e ainda conhecer a produção vinícola.
A stay at Monte das Azinheiras will allow you to breathe in the fresh air of the Alentejo, in harmony with nature, where the sunset is more colourful. During your stay you can buy seasonal vegetables and fruit from the organic gardens, free-range eggs and regional wine to accompany the best home-cooked meals. Of course, you can also buy a Franciscan sour cherryto make the Alentejo experience unforgettable.
Contacts:
Place Horta do Cortiço, Vale do Peso, Crato 7430-000 Crato e Mártires
Mobile: 913 128 433
Confectionery Well Wants Me
In the heart of Alter do Chão, overlooking the castle, you'll find Confeitaria Bem Me Quer, where you'll want everything, because as well as a wide range of handicrafts and regional products, you'll be able to indulge in some light meals and, at the end, try a sweet treat to die for. Before you leave, you'll have the chance to take a Franciscan sour cherryIt's very Alentejo, handmade and made with a lot of care.
Take advantage of your visit to the Alto Alentejo and stop by at Av. Dr João Pestana in the historic town of Alter do Chão.
Meeting with José Luís Peixoto
What if suddenly, on a stroll through Galveias, enjoying the evening, we bumped into a great writer from Alentejo?
That's exactly what happened!
When we left the house, simply to take a walk around our region and enjoy the sunshine at the beginning of summer, we had no idea that our steps would cross paths with this writer whom we love so much, but have only learnt about through reading his books.
It was at the sound of the fountain in this magnificent village of Galveias that we met the writer José Luís Peixoto and talked to him about his books and admired the simplicity of a writer of genius.
"A Mercearia"
"A Mercearia" was born out of an enormous desire to create a unique place where you could taste the best regional products and traditional flavours of the Alto Alentejo, including our "Ginjinha Franciscana".
A traditional, family-run 100% concept, "A Mercearia" is a place where you can enjoy the noblest grape varieties and taste the best delicacies, while also taking in temporary exhibitions by local artisans.
Opened in June 2016 in a place with a traditional architectural style, recognisable by its 19th/20th century furniture and the stonework on its windows, it is a very special place that combines gastronomy and culture.
Discover "A Mercearia" in Rua José Maria Casqueiro in the heart of Crato's historic centre, where you can also find various cultural monuments.
"A Mercearia" is proof that the Alentejo is more alive than ever and the friendly Catarina is waiting for you.
Crop Covering
In the countryside of pure Alentejo and in the middle of mother nature, there is a paradisiacal space in Alpalhão-Nisa, called Tapada das Safras.
This place has a rural tourism, where you can find a country house equipped to provide a truly peaceful and comfortable holiday, away from the hustle and bustle.
It also has a restaurant that offers a varied menu, not only Alentejo but also Portuguese cuisine, where there is no shortage of migas or cod dishes, including oven-roasted lamb, among other specialties. At the end of the meal you can enjoy a good Ginjinha Franciscana!
It is also the ideal place to get married. They have a team that works with taste and originality and is responsive to both simple and more elaborate events. The surrounding space and pool provide unique photos to remember later. They also hold other private and business parties or baptisms, with the same rigor and quality services.
Almojanda 3 Olive Tree
ALMOJANDA 3 OLIVE TREE is a rural tourism/country house unit located in Herdade de ALMOJANDA, 8 kilometres from the city of Portalegre. It consists of 3 houses and all guests enjoy the common space of a veranda and swimming pool.
The pool is communal, has treatment and is monitored, if the occupancy rate is full during your stay, there is the possibility of rotating schedules and sunbeds assigned to each house.
Guests have access to a wide range of activities throughout the year. Sports and leisure activities, mountain biking equipment, fishing rods and canoes, product tastings, agricultural activities (picking olives, acorns and asparagus and periodic cork extraction), visits to the traditional olive grove and organised walks on the estate.
COBRANÇOSA HOUSE living room with dining area and kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, one on the ground floor, the other on the upper floor, both with single beds, bathroom. Capacity: 4 people + extras (up to 3 single beds and/or cot)
CORDOVIL House living room with dining area and kitchenette, 1 bedroom with double bed and bathroom. Capacity: 2 people + extras (1 single bed and/or cot)
Casa GALEGA 2 living areas, kitchenette with dining area, fireplace, 3 bedrooms, one on the ground floor with a double bed, on the upper floor: a bedroom with a double bed in a mezzanine and another bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom. Capacity: 6 people + extras (up to 4 single beds and/or + cot).
Herdade da Almojanda is also dedicated to producing aromas and flavours from the Alto Alentejo, such as Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Gourmet Olive Oils with aromas, Vinegars, Black Olive Paste and a special edition of Fadista brand Olive Oils, to praise Portuguese tradition and as a tribute to Fado.
Buy these products in our Pantry.
Casa do Peso - Alojamento Local em Vale do Peso
One of the missions of the Franciscan Larder is to publicise the diversity of Alto Alentejo, contribute to an increase in visitors to the region and the growth of the local economy. A Casa do Peso é um dos parceiros da Despensa Franciscana e fica situado em Vale do Peso - Crato!
So we went to meet the current owner of Casa do Peso, Jorge Lozano, who kindly introduced us once again to this local accommodation, which is more like a family home, where all guests are treated as if they were part of it. This place is particularly suitable for families looking for a refuge as if it were their own country house. With a view of the Serra de S. Mamede, this accommodation invites you to relax in full communion with nature. The ideal place for those looking to disconnect from the frenetic city life and have a stay to recharge their batteries. To make your stay even more enjoyable, you'll also have the opportunity to taste a Franciscan Ginjinha!
Casa do Peso is an 18th century country manor house, built by Manuel Martins Durão, a wealthy landowner and farmer from the municipality of Crato, in 1740. Inherited by Maria Cassiana de Sande as a dowry from her marriage to Tomé de Barros Castelo Branco, it is now owned by her great-great-grandchildren, the Lozano Family. The current owners have refurbished the house, adapting it so that it can comfortably accommodate guests in 10 rooms (some of which are suites).
This intervention sought to preserve the character of the house, making no changes to the façade and carefully respecting the internal architecture, furnishings and finishes of the period. The aim was to provide the house with the comfort required today, with all the rooms having private bathrooms, central heating and air conditioning, period furniture and decoration, and high-quality replicas, in a mixed thematic concept, all based on Portuguese Tradition, History and Culture. The house now has ten bedrooms, several living rooms, an interior patio, a garden and a swimming pool.
Get to know Weight House!
R. da Sra. da Luz 1,
7430-363 Vale do Peso
Contact: 917 823 513
Bookings: casadopeso@gmail.com
Alentejo pizza
Como aproveitar os "restos" que temos em casa? Uma Pizza bem à Alentejana é a solução!
? INGREDIENTS
- 200g of bread dough (bought from the bakery, but you can use home-made dough)
- 4 tablespoons of tomato sauce
- 100g grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 Alentejo black pork belly
- 1 large egg
- Olive oil to taste
- 2 teaspoons of coriander preparation
- Basil to taste
? PREPARATION
- Roll out the dough and place it on a plate or pizza tray.
- Cover the pasta with the tomato sauce and then with half the grated cheese.
- Meanwhile, cut the millet into slices and distribute them over the pizza. Place the open egg in the centre and cover with the remaining cheese.
- Place the pizza in a preheated oven at 180ºC and cook until the cheese is golden and the egg and dough are cooked.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped coriander, a drizzle of olive oil and basil.
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Alentejo gazpacho
This is one of the recipes that best represents our Alentejo, a Gaspacho à Alentejana, where you can use the products from our Pantry!
? INGREDIENTS
- 3 garlics
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 400 g tomato (ripe) chucha
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 150 g red pepperO
- 150 g cucumber
- 1.5 l water
- 150 g bread (hard) from Alentejo
- 1 tablespoon of preparation of fresh coriander
- pepper qb
- 60 g mixed olives
? PREPARATION
- Skin the garlic cloves and crush them in a mortar together with the salt and pulp of a tomato until you get a liquid paste.
- Pour the paste into the bowl where you will serve the gazpacho, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, with the vinegar, and sprinkle with oregano.
- Cut the peppers and the remaining tomatoes into small cubes and add to the mixture in the bowl.
- Wash the cucumber, cut it also into cubes and pour it into the same bowl. Add very cold (or cold) water.
- Cut the bread into thin slices, crumble some in the gazpacho and add a spoonful of the coriander preparation and a little pepper. Serve with remaining bread and mixed olives.
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Oven Chicken with Chorizo from Porto Preto
Find out how to cook this recipe for Chicken in the Oven with Black Port Sausage, in a practical and delicious way with products from our Pantry.
? INGREDIENTS
- 1 chicken weighing 1,200kg
- 1/2 lemon
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 60gr of traditional chorizo
- 1 tablespoon of lard
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 sprig of parsley
- 1 tablespoon of pepper mustard
- 2dl of white wine
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 small chilli pepper
- 1 leek
- 1 kg new potatoes
- Olive oil to taste
? PREPARATION
- Open the chicken from the breast side, spread it out, wash and dry it.
- Then rub it with half the lemon.
- Pass the chorizo, parsley, chilli and garlic cloves through the 1 2 3.
- Mix the mixture well with the margarine, lard, paprika, a little salt if necessary and pepper.
- Spread all over the chicken and leave to marinate for 3 hours.
- In the meantime, peel the potatoes, wash them and put them in a bowl and season them with a little salt, pepper, paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray with the opening downwards, the potatoes around it and the sliced leek, drizzle with white wine and place in the hot oven to roast.
- Drizzle the chicken with its own sauce from time to time.
- Take it out of the oven once it's baked and golden brown.
- Serve with a mixed salad dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
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