Vila Nova de Famalicão was in the limelight at the Feira de Xantar - International Gastronomic Tourism Fair, which took place in Ourense.
“Os Dias à Mesa” (promoting local gastronomy), Famalicão’s Carnival and the new Industrial Tourism tour were the attractions used by the city to charm visitors for a tourist experience in Famalicão.
Thousands of people visited Famalicão´s stand, and in total the fair received around 25,000 visitors, according to figures by the fair organisers.
Promotional activities took place at Famalicão’s stand throughout the fair, highlighting tourism services and also products of Famalicão´s gastronomy and wines.
Several local producers took part, namely Vermuiz (Gin); Sim Bombons and O Prato Restaurant; Frutivinhos; Rosa Mendes (traditional sausages) and Miolo de Nós (biscuits and gourmet cookies). All producers promoted the tasting of products Made In Famalicão, to emphasize the value of agri-food products and local gastronomy.