Mel do Litoral Alentejano — honey of the Alentejo coast — is one of the traditional products of the area around Alcácer do Sal, drawn from the distinctive landscape of the coastal Alentejo.
The honey is produced by bees foraging the flora of the litoral alentejano — the pine woods, the cork oaks, the heaths and the wildflowers of this gentle, sparsely settled landscape. It is a regional product with a recognised origin, and its character reflects the plants of the country around the Sado; honey production is a traditional activity in parts of the municipality of Alcácer do Sal.
Like the region's rice, salt and cork, honey is part of the quiet productive heritage of this corner of the Alentejo. For the visitor, a jar of local honey is an easy and characteristic souvenir of Alcácer do Sal — and a taste of the surrounding land.
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Mel do Litoral Alentejano
Highlights
- Traditional honey of the coastal Alentejo
- From bees foraging pine, cork oak and heath flora
- A regional product with a recognised origin
- Produced in parts of the Alcácer do Sal municipality
- Part of the productive heritage of the Sado country
Frequently asked questions
What is Mel do Litoral Alentejano?
It is the traditional honey of the coastal Alentejo, produced by bees foraging the pine woods, cork oaks and heaths of the region.
Is the honey local to Alcácer do Sal?
Yes, honey production is a traditional activity in parts of the municipality of Alcácer do Sal, in the coastal Alentejo.
What does the honey reflect?
Its character reflects the flora of the country around the Sado — the pines, cork oaks, heaths and wildflowers.