Overview
With a delicious aroma and excellent ingredients, “chanfana” is a dish that is always present on the table for the Portuguese from this region. This old recipe continues to teach us about the way of life of past generations of this village Cerdeira, being an example of how food represents the culture and heritage of a place.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Materials and Tools
Woodfired kiln
Dinner
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Cerdeira is located in Central Portugal, less than an hour away from Coimbra, 9km away from Lousã.
Lisboa – Cerdeira: 217 km;
Porto – Cerdeira: 164 km;
Coimbra – Cerdeira: 37 km.
GPS COORDINATES Latitude: 40° 05' 38.64" N Longitude: 8° 11' 46.97" W
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
In this experience, you will get to know the recipe for our traditional dish called "Chanfana". You will learn how to season goat meat, place the ingredients in special black clay pots, light the traditional wood-burning kiln and cook the Chanfana for 4 hours. In the end, you'll enjoy the meal!
Note: Experience exclusive for organized groups and retreats
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience
Can I cancel Chanfana: Cooking Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Experience for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Cerdeira is located in Central Portugal, less than an hour away from Coimbra, 9km away from Lousã.
What's included?
- Materials and Tools
- Woodfired kiln
- Dinner
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English.
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