Queijaria Central ★ 4.3
More shortlisted than the municipal market and specialist in Minho and northern Portuguese regional products since 1952. Serra da Estrela cheese.
Tip: The Serra da Estrela cheese changes character by season. The runny.
CuisineMarket
Price€
HoursMonday to Friday 09:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00; Saturday 09:00-13:00
Phone+351 253 278 860
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Tip: The wine cellar section has bottles not found in any other retail location in Braga.
Location
Address: Rua de São João 5-9, 4700-325 Braga
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