Alentejo's River Fish Festival Highlights Local Gastronomy

The River Fish Festival in Alandroal ran from 6‑15 March 2026, showcasing traditional and modern dishes prepared from species such as barbo, sável, carp, and pike-perch. Restaurants, cafés and taverns across the municipality offered menus that linked the region’s culinary heritage to the Guadiana River and Alqueva Lake, with venues ranging from the historic castle area to contemporary spots serving river‑sushi and cured fish tacos.

The event emphasized the cultural importance of the river to local communities, encouraging visitors to explore the town’s historic streets, the border landscape of Juromenha and the surrounding Alentejo countryside while enjoying the festival’s diverse menu.

The festival aims to promote Alandroal as the “Capital of River Kitchens,” reinforcing the town’s identity as a culinary destination in Portugal’s Alentejo region.