Sabrosa is a municipality of 6,400 people (2011) in the Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro region of Northern Portugal. It is perhaps best known as the birthplace of the famous explorer, Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães).

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Monument to Ferdinand Magellan

Sabrosa (suh-BRAW-zuh, /sɐ.ˈbɾɔ.zɐ/) municipality is known for its embroidery, tanneries, basket-weaving, carpentry and cheesemaking.

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  • 1 Posto de Turismo, Jardim do Largo Dr. Sá Fernandes, . M–F 09:30–13:00 & 14:00–18:30, Sa Su 10:00–13:00 & 14:00–18:00.

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From Vila Real, take the N322 road (approx. 24 km (15 mi)).

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Map of Sabrosa

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  • Douro Valley
  • 1 Espaço Miguel Torga, Rua Miguel Torga, São Martinho de Anta, +351 259 938 017, . Apr–Oct: Tu–F 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30, Sa Su 10:00–12:30 & 14:00–18:30, closed M & holidays; Nov–Mar M–F 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30, Sa Su 09:00–12:30 & 14:00–17:30, closed M & holidays. Museum dedicated to the works of a 20th-century Portuguese writer and poet.
  • 2 Quinta do Beijo, Rua de São Bento 1, Celeirós do Douro, +351 914 635 760, . You can tour this winery's cellar, taste their output, or even stomp some grapes (just don't pull a Lucy).

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Enjoy mountain scenery, visit the vineyards and taste the famous Oporto wine.

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Sabrosa, which falls in the Trás-os-Montes culture, has many examples of traditional gastronomy, which includes oven-brazed goat in rice (Cabrito assado com arroz de forno), the Cozido à portuguesa, the bola de carne (English: ball of meat), the typical sausages, sponge cake, cavacas alta and cavaquinhas, in addition to the rich tradition of Douro and Porto wines.

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