Located in the district of Vila Real, in northeastern Portugal, Valpaços reveals itself as a territory with a deep connection to the land and its traditions.
The municipality's landscape is marked by the vastness of its olive groves, the vineyards that produce wines of unique character, and the chestnut groves, fundamental elements of the local economy and its rural identity. The production of excellent olive oil is one of its greatest flagships, reflecting ancestral knowledge passed down through generations.
Valpaços is an invitation to discover the authenticity of Trás-os-Montes. As you travel through its villages, visitors encounter a tranquil daily life, where the rhythm of life is dictated by nature and the seasons. The traditional architecture, with its granite houses, and the vestiges of its history, which dates back to Roman times, tell the story of a resilient and hospitable people.
This municipality offers genuine contact with Portuguese rurality, where culture and customs remain alive, providing an immersive experience in the richness of Portugal's interior.
Authentic flavors that tell the story of our land
This traditional Trás-os-Montes sausage, designated as Valpaços, is made with pork, poultry, or game meats, bread, and garlic. It is a slow-smoked product that maintains its connection to regional origins and is often consumed grilled or fried.
One of the region's most renowned sausages, salpicão is made from pork loin, seasoned with white wine, garlic, salt, and paprika. It undergoes a slow curing and smoking process, giving it an intense flavor and firm texture, highly appreciated as an appetizer or snack.
Produced with pork meat and fat, seasoned with garlic, salt, and paprika, this chouriça is carefully smoked in the municipality's traditional smokehouses. It is a pillar of local gastronomy, present in various dishes and enjoyed for its richness of flavor.
Although traditionally associated with Easter, Folar de Valpaços is a delicacy consumed throughout the year, standing out for its fluffy dough and generous filling of smoked meats such as ham, salpicão, and chouriça. It is a symbol of the municipality's culinary expertise.
A robust and comforting dish that reflects the soul of Transmontana cuisine. Cozido à Transmontana de Valpaços uses local smoked meats and sausages (chouriça, salpicão, alheira), along with potatoes, cabbage, and chickpeas, slow-cooked to perfection.
An emblematic dish of the region's festivities, kid goat is slowly roasted in the oven, traditionally seasoned with garlic, bay leaf, and a touch of paprika. The tender and juicy meat, accompanied by roasted potatoes, is a reflection of the excellence of local products.
Celebrating the abundance of chestnuts in the municipality, this pudding is a delicate and flavorful dessert. The chestnut, a product with a strong connection to the territory, gives it a creamy texture and a sweet, enveloping flavor, making it a delicious way to end a meal.
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