Mel do Alentejo

Harvested from apiaries in the districts of Évora, Beja, and Portalegre, Alentejo honey is made using nectar collected from lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, and orange blossoms. The complex flavor of this luxurious honey are the result of the amazingly diverse plant life of Alentejo, a region located in southeastern Portugal just above the Tagus River.

Depending on the predominant pollen, the color of Alentejo honey ranges from yellow to amber, while its flavor ranges from the mild and delicate rosemary, lavender, and orange blossom honey to rich and strong eucalyptus honey. Mel do Alentejo producers have received numerous awards at international competitions, and their honey is widely used both in Portugal and abroad.

Around Christmas time, Alentejo honey can be enjoyed in Bolo de Azeite e Mel, the traditional Alentejo honey cake and one of the best-known Portuguese desserts.