In this itinerary, we visited the two largest parishes on the island of São Jorge. In Ribeira Seca we begin our journey with a visit to the Fábrica dos Lourais, medium-sized manufacturing unit where the expertise and friendliness of its employees provides us with a journey that appeals to the senses of São Jorge Cheese lovers, ending with a cheese tasting.
Soon after, we headed to Norte Grande, the largest parish on the North coast. In Ribeira d’Areia, small town nestled on the slopes of the mountains that characterize On the north coast of the island, we visited the Núcleo Museológico dos Nortes “A Queijaria”. The factory material on display emphasizes a period of transition and modernization in the manufacture of cheese and butter that occurred from the end of the 19th century. XIX and during the century. XX.
In Norte Grande, and continuing our journey through the history and traditions of the
Jorgenses, we found, at Casa do Parque, information about the various areas of the Ilha Natural Park, and we can watch short documentaries about the island’s traditions, including São Jorge Cheese.
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