March
With the first days of Spring, we begin to plan the Easter festivities. In our case, we do it in the way Alentejo locals have always done it - with a big picnic feast. Gather the family and grab a seat in our meadow: there will be more than enough regional delicacies and tasty São Lourenço do Barrocal wine to enjoy. The little ones will also have a full day with different activities and games. Get in touch with our Concierge in order to get more details about the programme and pricing.
Starters and Salads
Traditional breads
Lettuce, watercress, and asparagus
Barrocal olive oil, Vinagre
Regional cheese selection with Barrocal's organic compotes
Alentejo pig charcuterie selection
Tomato, oregano, and Barrocal olive oil
Cod and chickpea salad
Barrocal's partidge escabeche
Breaded lamb chops
Cod fritters
Barrocal veal croquettes
Soup
Cilantro "açorda" with cod and egg
Main Dishes
River fish stew
Roasted cod with onions and potatoes
Traditional roasted lamb with chorizo rice
Desserts
Folar (traditional sweet Easter bread)
'Bolo finto' (traditional Alentejo sweet bread)
Bolo rançoso (traditional Alentejo almond cake)
Leite Serafim (traditional Alentejo custard with cinnamon)
Apple pie
Cheese tartlets
Seasonal fruit
*Please note that the referred dishes are a sample of what you usually can find on our Easter Picnic menus; however, these menus are changing every year, reflecting the produce available near the date and the chef's own creativity The full Easter 2024 program is here and the menus here.
We have small surprises prepared over the weekend for the children: a special Easter treasure hunt, painting activities alluding to the theme, donkey rides, traditional games, and more. The little ones will have a lot to enjoy and discover!*
*Activities are subject to changes at the hotel's discretion.
For booking your picnic in São Lourenço do Barrocal:
concierge@barrocal.pt
+351 266 247 140