Sendim da Serra celebrates mushrooms and autumn flavors at the II Mycological Festival

The event in Alfândega da Fé combines Transmontana gastronomy, traditions, and nature from November 20th to 22nd.

Generic image of a Portuguese village in autumn, with colorful foliage and traditional stone houses, focusing on natural elements like mushrooms and local produce.
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Generic image of a Portuguese village in autumn, with colorful foliage and traditional stone houses, focusing on natural elements like mushrooms and local produce.

The village of Sendim da Serra, in Alfândega da Fé, hosts the II Mycological Festival from November 20th to 22nd, an initiative celebrating nature, Transmontana gastronomy, and local traditions.

The event, organized by the Union of Freguesias of Ferradosa and Sendim da Serra with the support of the Municipality of Alfândega da Fé, continues the valorization of wild mushrooms and the region's endogenous resources. The festival invites visitors to discover the natural heritage and enjoy authentic rural experiences.
Associated with the arrival of autumn, the festival aims to highlight the importance of mushrooms in the local gastronomic identity, promoting contact with nature and the appreciation of biodiversity. It also serves as an opportunity to showcase local products, traditional knowledge, and the hospitality of the people of Sendim da Serra.
More than just celebrating the flavors of the season, the II Mycological Festival is a moment for gathering and conviviality, contributing to the village's revitalization and the municipality's tourism promotion through the appreciation of its landscape, culture, and authenticity.
In November, Sendim da Serra invites you to discover the aromas of the earth, the richness of Transmontana gastronomy, and the beauty of autumn, in a festival that celebrates what makes this territory unique.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Alfândega da Fé (20/10/2026)