The importance of gastronomy is unquestionable, as a differentiating factor of our tourist offer.
Flavours
The octopus is part of Portuguese culinary tradition, being rich in nutrients and proteins, vitamins and minerals and especially in iodine.
The richness, originality and diversity of food are the subject of worship and an asset to the tourists who visit us.
The municipality of Esposende, belonging to large demarcated region of Vinho Verde and Cávado subregion reveals some peculiarities which are worth highlighting.
Pastry and regional confectionery are increasingly important in the area of the gastronomic heritage of each region, being a true identity mark of the local population.
The estuary of the Cávado River is a prime location for fishing migratory species such as the sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus).
The European seabass is a species abundant along our coast and, according to the "Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature," it is safeguarded from the risk of extinction.