A stay in any of the fine hotels in São Brás de Alporte,
and see for yourself the "Traditional Crafts" of the area
Many of the region's traditional arts and crafts still thrive in São Brás
de Alportel, as can be seen from the brooms and brushes made with palm
leaves in Soalheira, the objects woven from coarse esparto grass in Peral,
Alfarrobeira da Tumba, the stonemasonry of Chibeira and Corotelo and the
panniers and baskets of Desbarato.
Tiles and bricks are still produced by hand in Vale de Mealhas, wrought
iron work in Vilarinhos and Gralheira.
Craftsmen in Vilarinhos also make wooden spoons, miniature copies of typical
local carts and children's toys, while Campìna is known for its chairs,
and Gralheira for its brasseware.