Gourmet products local specialties and wines Central And Beiras

Opened in 1856, the Confeitaria Peixinho was the very first merchant ofovos molhes in Aveiro and Portugal. Taken over by Alberto Gomes in 1973, the family business is going strong with its Aveiro specialties: the inevitable ovos molhes, castanhas d'ovos (egg yolk and cooked sugar), broinhas d'ovos (egg yolk and flour) and raivas cookies, very popular with the locals. The store, elegantly decorated and very chic, has a counter to place orders and a small tasting room on the floor. An institution!

A small pastry shop hidden in the narrow streets, behind a garage door, where you can find excellent ovos molos and conventual cakes of Aveiro. This factory of small sweets of all kinds, born in 1882, religiously perpetuates the ancestral recipes of the convents. Of course, we will taste the ovos molos (egg yolk and sugar) and without wanting to compete with THE local specialty, we will appreciate as much to discover other cakes as the mulatinhos (nuts, egg yolk and host). Welcome to the temple of temptation!

Every morning of the week, except Monday, come to the market of Nazaré, full of colors, cakes, fruits, vegetables, ham and of course fish. Before or after shopping, it is very pleasant to have a coffee while observing the local customs. Here you will mainly see women vendors, some of whom are still dressed in their traditional clothes and seven petticoats to protect themselves from the cold. It is typical and local. You should not miss this authentic market when you are in Nazaré

Two beautiful renovated markets to stroll around:

The mercado do peixe(fish market), with a restaurant upstairs is located on the Largo da Praça do Peixe. It is here that the night fishing is sold. A must-see, as well as the typical neighborhood surrounding it.

The Mercado Municipalis located near the Canal do Cojo, not far from the shopping arcades of the modern shopping center, the Forum de Aveiro. The latter remain open late at night, including Sundays.

Think about going there when you are in Aveiro, you will get a small taste of the local Portuguese life.

Large covered market recently renovated on several levels with bars, restaurants and vendors of fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables. Some producers are organic. There is also excellent bread and pastries. It's good, cheap, there is a lot of choice. You can eat in one of the restaurants or shop, or both! Local and family atmosphere. Come early in the morning and take advantage of it to have your breakfast.

This modern-looking patisserie is the place to be for those with a sweet tooth! A charming boutique that lives up to its name, since every pastry prepared here is a true jewel. You can't help but salivate at the window display, filled with all these little beauties: celestes, arrepiados, madeleines. Don't leave without trying the emblematic pampilho, the Ribatejo's and Santarém's little delicacy, accompanied by a hot drink or orange juice. The terrace facing Largo do Seminário lends itself to this gourmet experience.

Under its charming aspects, this chocolate factory in the heart of the historical center of Coimbra is formidable. The first shock is visual, as the chocolates on display are all very appealing. The selection of truffles is impressive, there are also all kinds of chocolates in bulk, bars with beautiful packaging and assortments to compose yourself. Dark, milk, white, kumquat, hazelnut, coffee, port, from different countries. Take several, you will offer them to your friends and family if you manage not to eat them before your return!

Both a wine bar and a store, Bago a Bago is located near the cathedral. It offers a wide range of local wines, in partnership with several quintas, to taste on the spot or to buy. As soon as you enter this Ali Baba (!) tavern, you feel good and the owner, who is a sommelier, will accompany you with great kindness in the selection of a bottle. Which grape variety, which year, which color, which region? Try also the delicious bread, cheese and wine plate. House events announced on the Facebook page.