TOURIST INFORMATION LAMEGO

 The Douro is a region of unique characteristics. Here the genuine PORT WINE and here are some of the most flavoured table wines.

 But the history of Douro is written on labour, many lives sacrificed, many battles, and many anguish.

 Generations of men and women o give themselves body and soul up to the land, transforming a rough landscape into a fertile and harmonious soil full of life.

 That is how the Douro was built and it was how Douro could rise these high quality wines with unique flavours which are today among the best wines in the world.

 The river is the soul of this region.  Douro River winds from the border with Spain to Oporto. This same river that used to be crossed by boats “Rabelo”, transporting wine to wine-cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia to age.

 Although delicious wines and beautiful landscapes, the Douro has a rich history and provides to visitors an attractive discovery of our roots ... cities are live museums and show the best of our heritage.

You can find prehistoric tumulus, roman ruins and bridges, ruins of sacred places In the most isolated and hidden places.

 At the heart of cities and small towns, the magic of past gains other shapes...

 ... Castles and Towers and Fortifications, built at the time Portugal was growing and stated its independence.

 GASTRONOMY

 In Lamego gastronomy is an art and a celebration. Most of traditional dishes and desserts have a history of centuries and their recipes passed from generation to generation. Many of the most popular and appreciated sweets had its origin in convents and it was created in the secret of the gods.

 This wisdom and this art the People of Lamego is proud to have. Ttherefore a traditional meal, accompanied by a good wine, is always a privilege for those who appreciate the more authentic typical gastronomy.

It is required to nibble to relish “Bolas de Lamego” with smoked ham, cooked ham, Chicken, tuna, cod fish or sardines. Ham and sausages from Lamego are well known throughout the country, are also an excellent appetizing.

For the main course, the roast kid and potatoes, rice cooked in the oven. This is the most representative dish of Lamego’s gastronomy. You can also choose maize with spare ribs, by Trout in “escabeche” sauce, or roast rabbit for who appreciates game.

For dessert, it is worth to taste an Apple Tart, a Biscuit of “Teixeira”, or an egg’s sweet.

Whatever menu is chosen to accompanying it is essential a good Maduro wine from the region, red or white. On red-letter days, a toast with a glass of natural sparkling wine produced here gives a touch of refinement to any meal.

... And a glass of Port will taste good at any time...

TRADITIONAL DISHES

• Roast Kid with potatoes

• Roast Rabbit in the oven

• Trout in “escabeche” sauce

• Maize with “vinha d’alhos” meat

 DELICACIES

• “Bolas de Lamego” with smoked ham, cooked ham, chicken, tuna, cod fish or sardine

• Smoked ham with olives

• Chese

• Smoked pork meat

• Smoked meat sausages

SWEET

• “Peixinhos de Chila”

• Egg’s sweet

• Sponge-cake

• "Lamegos"

WINE

• White and red table wine

• Sparkling natural wine

• Port wine

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Lamego is a city where art has always a space and traditions are preserved and promoted as treasures of cultural identity. Therefore wisdom of artisan handed down from generation to generation still a strong tourist attraction.

The basketwork is one of the more typical arts in Lamego. It is associated to traditional methods to grape-gathering. For centuries wooden baskets were used to carry grapes to press. 

 Tanoa (to make casks) is another art associated to wine. The Oak casks and vats remain associated with the local culture and habits. Nowadays, these activities are among the most characteristic arts and crafts. For love of tradition the artisans still hand making these products.

Lazarim Masks

Lazarim is a village in the municipality of Lamego. The wooden carved carnival masks are an ex-libris. In this village the Celebration of “entrudo” is among the most typical of Portugal.  Hundreds of people come from everywhere.

These masks are a fine piece of workmanship. The population is very proud of it.

... pack-saddle, leather straps and other implements to animals are part of the arts and crafts in Lamego, as well.

Pottery crafted in black potter's earth is the most typical in this region. Carpentry, tin-smith's work, weaving and iron forged work are other forms of crafts alive.

LAMEGO ... always a festival!

 The “Nossa Senhora dos Remedio”s religious Festival is well known as the pilgrimage of Portugal. It begins at the last Thursday of August and concludes September 8^th. in the course of the festival thousands of people come to Lamego.  Amusement and religious celebrations are united here.

The Holy Week (The week before Easter day) is the highlight of religious life of the city. The way of the Cross, the blessing of flowers and the ritual hot bread are some of the great moments of these two weeks.

 The Santa Cruz fair is one of the most full of life of Lamego. It takes place on May 3^rd nearby Santa Cruz headquarters. Horses and cattle are the main attractions of this fair.

Carnival of Lazarim. Lazarim is a village in the municipality of Lamego. In this village the Celebration of “entrudo” is among the most typical of Portugal.  Hundreds of people come from everywhere.

The burning of Judas, in Lalim, is a very antique tradition that reaches each year a unique expression. It is one of the most expressive traditions of paschal calendar.