 A region of flat and fertile terrain with a mild climate influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic, Bairrada extends from the foot of the Caramulo and Buçaco hills too the dunes and beaches on the coast. Bairrada has a long and grand tradition of vine growing, and a reputation for great wines from quality grape varieties, such as Baga for red wines and Bical for whites. But the region has far more than vineyards. It is home to Portugal’s most prestigious and oldest university, Coimbra, while in coastal Aveiro a modern university is helping to put Portugal on the map of new technology. Character laden cities like Coimbra and Aveiro, unspoiled beaches like Costa Nova, Mira and Figueira da Foz, curative spas at Luso and Curia, Roman ruins at Conimbriga and the luxurious Buçaco Palace Hotel are more than enough reason to visit the region. And to travel through Bairrada without sampling its famous suckling pig would be to miss out on one of life’s great pleasures…
Rota do Vinho da Bairrada
Comissão Vitivinícola da Bairrada
Rua Engº Tavares da Silva
3780-203 Anadia
tel.: (+351) 231 510 180
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Adega Cooperativa de Cantanhede
Rua Eng. Amaro da Costa
3060 Cantanhede
tel.: 231 419 540
Adega Cooperativa de Mogofores
3780-905 Anadia
tel.: 231 512 645
Adega Cooperativa da Mealhada
Rua Mário Navega, 62
3050-366 Mealhada
tel.: 231 202 014
Adega Cooperativa de Vilarinho do Bairro
3780-599 Anadia
tel.: 231 959 294
Adega Cooperativa de Souselas
Apartado 6 - Souselas
3000-801 Coimbra
tel.: 234 732 000
Caves Aliança, SA
Apartado 6
3780-908 Sangalhos
tel.: 234 732 000
Soc. Agríc. e Com. dos Vinhos Messias, SA
Apartado 1
3050-901 Mealhada
tel.: 231 202 027
Caves S. João, Lda.
S. João da Azenha
3780-351 Avelãs de Caminho
tel.: 234 743 118
Caves Primavera, Lda.
Apartado 1
3750 Aguada de Baixo
tel.: 234 660 660
Caves do Solar de S. Domingos
Ferreiros
3780-909 Anadia
tel.: 231512 068
Caves Barrocão, Lda.
Paraimo
3780-908 Sangalhos
tel.: 234 743 350
Vinexport - Caves de Coimbra, SA
Apartado 154 - Trouxemil
3020 Coimbra
tel.: 239 913 064
Casa de Saima Saima
3780-102 Sangalhos
tel.: 234 743 278
Estação Vitivinícola da Bairrada
Apartado 7
3780 Anadia
tel.: 231 510 330
Quinta da Graciosa
Quinta da Graciosa - Arcos
3780-909 Anadia
tel.: 231 512 551
Quinta da Grimpa
S. João da Azenha
3780-351 Avelãs de Caminho
tel.: 234 741 497
Quinta do Carvalhinho
Ventosa do Bairro
3050 Mealhada
tel.: 231 289 343
Quinta do Ferrão
Póvoa da Igreja - Recardães
3750 Águeda
tel.: 234 621 617
M.J.L. - Sociedade Agrícola, Lda.
Quinta de S. Lourenço
3780 S. Lourenço do Bairro
tel.: 231 528 168
Luís Pato
Óis do Bairro
3780-502 Anadia
tel.: 231 528 156
Casa do Canto
Ancas
3780 Anadia
tel.: 231 528 660
Dulcineia dos Santos Ferreira
Largo da Vila
3780-120 Sangalhos
tel.: 234 743 035
Quinta do Vale Santo
Quinta do Vale Santo
3780 Aguim
tel.: 231 504 232
Caves Borlido, SA
Apartado 10
3780-908 Sangalhos
tel.: 234 730 140
Quinta do Ortigão
3780 Anadia
tel.: 231 503 209
Caves Neto Costa, SA
Arcos
3780-291 Anadia
tel.: 231 512 013
Quinta de Baixo
Apartado 265
3064-909 Cantanhede
tel.: 231 429 264
Manuel dos Santos Campolargo
Malaposta
3780 Anadia
tel.: 231 512 383
Soc. Agric. Colinas de São Lourenço, Lda.
3780-179 S.Lourenço do Bairro
tel.: 231 528 312
Arcadas da Capela – The restaurant is in Quinta das Lágrimas, a centuries-old palatial manor house which is now a hotel. Steeped in history, it was here that in the 14th century lovers Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro held their ill-fated trysts, and where the Duke of Wellington sojourned during the Peninsular Wars. The cuisine takes regional flavours and dishes and adds a dash of creative flair, with the menu changing according to the seasons. There is an ample wine cellar with hundreds of choices. The prices reflect the standard of cuisine, service and setting, varying between €30 to €60 per person.
Santa Clara, Coimbra
Open all year
Tel: 00351 239802380
A Tasca do Confrade – Nestled in the picturesque old part of Aveiro, this “tavern” (tasca) is more than a place to eat well, it is where diners go for lengthy discussion over what they are eating … and drinking. Fresh-caught fish stew (Cataplana), eels, fried fish, salt-cod cheeks à la Gafanha, or more simple fare of chicken rice and Portuguese stew (cozido à portuguesa), are just a sample of the extensive choice. Regional confectionery completes the menu. The prices are also attractive, around €15.
Rua dos Marnotos, Aveiro
Closed Sunday evening and all-day Wednesday.
Tel: 00351 234386381
Praia do Tubarão – Restaurant Praia do Tubarão merits a visit not only for its food, but also its famed location, being one of a surviving terrace of brightly-painted old wooden houses overlooking the river; very evocative of times gone by. Fried eels and eel stew are house specialities, low on potato but heavy on fish, as you would expect. There is also a wide selection of fresh fish and the clams are usually very good. The wine list is packed with Bairrada labels. Price per person is around €25.
Gafanha da Encarnação, Costa Nova
Closed Monday
00351 234369602
More suggestions:
Adega do Fidalgo (Águeda, 234666226)
O Painel (Anadia, 231512984)
Marquês de Marialva (Cantanhede, 231420010)
A Taberna (Coimbra, 239780034)
Zé Manel (Coimbra, 239823790)
Carrossel (Figueira da Foz, 233431457)
Manuel Júlio (Mealhada, 239913512)
Rafael (Oliveira do Bairro, 234751263)
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