It is located on Rua dos Casaínhos, parish of Peraboa, district of Covilhã, Central Portugal
The museum wishes to pay homage to all the men and women who dedicated themselves to pastoralism and especially cheese, and also to spread traditions by making known the branch of agriculture that raises herds, the composition of the fields, the irrigation and cultivation practices used throughout history, which vary from region to region.
The Cheese Museum is a true sensory journey around Serra da Estrela Cheese and across the plains of Cova da Beira, once known as the “Valley of the Jews”.
The space is unique in Portugal and initially presents the fauna and flora in the context of Serra da Estrela, but it is also an excellent place to taste the excellent cheese that is produced in the region.
The place allows visitors to learn about the manufacturing process of one of the best cheeses in the world as an internationally appreciated and recognized delicacy.
The new museum space opened on May 14, 2011 has two parallel paths: a museum and a gastronomic one, allowing different sensory experiences for visitors.
At Casa dos Mestres, which is a small restaurant associated with the gastronomic route of the Cheese Museum, visitors also have the possibility of tasting dishes made with cheese and other regional products, allowing the dissemination and preservation of local gastronomy and Serra da Estrela cheese.
An excellent opportunity to learn about cheese production, mainly with a guided tour explaining the process of making mountain cheese, ending with a tasting of 3 types of local cheese (mixed cheese, sheep's cheese and burnt cheese), wines and regional products.
A visit to the Museum helps us learn more about the history and etymology of cheese in the Serra da Estrela region and is suitable for all ages.
Through a real and multimedia route integrated into an iron, wood and stone building rebuilt by the Municipality of Covilhã, visitors can learn about the art and artisanal manufacturing process of Queijo da Serra, as well as the techniques and utensils used over time to make this delicacy.
In this museum space it is also possible to discover the characteristics of Kosher sheep's cheese produced in Peraboa according to the precepts of the Jewish religion.
The Cheese Museum is a true sensory journey around Serra da Estrela Cheese and across the plains of Cova da Beira, once known as the “Valley of the Jews”.
The space is unique in Portugal and initially presents the fauna and flora in the context of Serra da Estrela, but it is also an excellent place to taste the excellent cheese that is produced in the region.
The place allows visitors to learn about the manufacturing process of one of the best cheeses in the world as an internationally appreciated and recognized delicacy.
The new museum space opened on May 14, 2011 has two parallel paths: a museum and a gastronomic one, allowing different sensory experiences for visitors.
At Casa dos Mestres, which is a small restaurant associated with the gastronomic route of the Cheese Museum, visitors also have the possibility of tasting dishes made with cheese and other regional products, allowing the dissemination and preservation of local gastronomy and Serra da Estrela cheese.
An excellent opportunity to learn about cheese production, mainly with a guided tour explaining the process of making mountain cheese, ending with a tasting of 3 types of local cheese (mixed cheese, sheep's cheese and burnt cheese), wines and regional products.
A visit to the Museum helps us learn more about the history and etymology of cheese in the Serra da Estrela region and is suitable for all ages.
Through a real and multimedia route integrated into an iron, wood and stone building rebuilt by the Municipality of Covilhã, visitors can learn about the art and artisanal manufacturing process of Queijo da Serra, as well as the techniques and utensils used over time to make this delicacy.
In this museum space it is also possible to discover the characteristics of Kosher sheep's cheese produced in Peraboa according to the precepts of the Jewish religion.
