Traditional Portuguese cornbread broa de milho food tour
Portuguese Cornbread (broa de milho) – traditional way
This is one of the best experiences in Portugal!
The cornbread tradition in Montaria village is an old tradition which reaches as far as the 17th century.
Montaria village is away from the crowds and only local people know the area.
The tour starts with a visit to Carmen´s traditinal farm in Montaria, which is a private farm with a traditional farmhouse kitchen.
At Carmen´s farm you have the unique chance to learn how to make the traditional cornbread and you will be able to make your own cornbread!
Making broa de milho with Carmen is always a special experience. You will work together to shape the dough and prepare it for baking.
Making broa de milho is a labor of love. It requires time and patience to achieve the perfect texture and flavor but in the end result is always worth it.
The finishing process of making cornbread occurs in the burning hot wood-fired oven. You will be able to deposit the bread inside the oven and close its door with clay which will keep the right temperature in order to bake the bread.
While the bread gets ready in the oven, we will go for a short walk through Montaria village.
You will explore the forest, learn about the traditional irrigation water pipes (levadas), see some natural pools and visit the local watermills.
During the walk you will visit the inside of a watermill.
Ending the walk we will return to Carmen´s farm to eat the cornbread together with a great meal full of local products and Vinho Verde!
*Special offer: 50 % discount for children under 14 years old and discount for groups!
What should you bring for this tour:
A bottle of water, a snack, hat, sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes or sneakers and camera (optional).
What´s included
- Gastronomic experience in a traditional farm with regional products and Vinho Verde wine,
- Fuent english speaking guide,
- Visit to Carmen´s traditional farm with a traditional farmhouse kitchen,
- Insurance,
- An easy guided walking tour,
- Visit to inside of a watermill.
Optional services:
- Donkey rental – you can ask to add a donkey and do a donkey walk,
- On request we can offer a vegetarian or vegan picnic as well as products without gluten,
- Transfer from Porto or Viana do Castelo to Montaria and return transfer,
- Accommodation: different kinds of accommodation are available in the region, contact us in order to learn the alternatives.
