Azeitão and its “Tortas”

Azeitão is a picturesque town located in the Setúbal District of southern Portugal, nestled between the beautiful Arrábida mountain range and the Setúbal Peninsula. One of Azeitão’s highlights is its rich wine culture, particularly its production of Muscatel wine, a sweet, aromatic dessert wine that has become a staple of the region.

Azeitão also boasts traditional architecture, with cobblestone streets, quaint village squares, and whitewashed houses adorned with blue tiles, known as azulejos. The São Lourenço church, with its stunning baroque design, is a key historical landmark, as is the Palácio da Bacalhôa, a 16th-century palace surrounded by lush gardens that now houses a wine museum.

Very famous are the Tortas de Azeitão, a traditional Portuguese pastry typically made with a delicate sponge-like base, often flavored with egg yolks, sugar, and sometimes a hint of lemon zest. The most iconic feature of these pastries is their rich, sweet filling, usually made from egg custard or a similar creamy mixture, which is spread inside the soft cake before being carefully rolled into a log shape. These tortas are often enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack with coffee or tea, and they reflect the region’s rich pastry tradition.

Come visit Azeitão and taste the Tortas while staying at the Hedone property in Troia Resort.

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