Flavours and traditional dishes of the Eume region

Traveling through the Eume region means immersing yourself in lush forests, historic architecture, and living traditions. But it’s also an invitation to experience the true flavors of Galicia.

Eume’s cuisine is simple, rural, and delicious—rooted in seasonal ingredients, time-honored recipes passed down through generations, and local festivals that celebrate good food. Here, every bite tells a story of the land, the people, and their way of life.

Don’t miss our article featuring 8 traditional dishes you absolutely have to try.

Cottage cheese

Requeixo is a soft, creamy cheese traditionally made by hand from cow’s milk. In A Capela, it’s often enjoyed with rich, aromatic honey harvested from the surrounding mountain valleys—a simple yet unforgettable combination. Every summer, the town hosts the Feira do Requeixo e mel (Fresh Cheese and Honey Fair), where you can taste and buy these local specialties directly from the producers.

Cottage cheese

Handmade Mantecados and Polvorones

The Mantecados and Polvorones of As Pontes are handcrafted using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Made with ingredients like rendered cow’s butter, fresh eggs, flour, and sugar—without additives or preservatives—they offer a rich, authentic flavor. While typically associated with Christmas, you can find them year-round in local bakeries.

Cheese and honey

The Honey of Geniente and Queixo do Eume are two emblematic pMel de Goente (Goente Honey) and Queixo do Eume (Eume Cheese) are two of As Pontes’ most iconic products, both handmade and deeply rooted in local tradition. Their quality and distinctiveness are celebrated each autumn at the annual Cheese and honey fair — a must-visit event to experience the true taste of the region.

Ria

Along the sands of the Ría de Ares, especially in the Cabanas, especially in the Cabanas area, local shellfish gatherers harvest clams and cockles that are later served in the taverns and restaurants along the seafront promenade. Don’t leave without tasting some fresh shellfish or estuary clams with a view of La Madalena Beach —a true local delicacy.

Fresh seafood

Grelos from Val Xestoso

Monfero is famous for the exceptional quality of its grelos, (turnip greens), traditionally grown by a local cooperative. A key ingredient in classic dishes like caldo galego (Galician broth), this "green gold" takes center stage every February during the Grelo Fair. The event features direct sales from producers, cooking contests, and a popular community meal where over a thousand servings of this iconic Galician vegetable are enjoyed.

Grelos

Costrada

Pontedeume’s signature dish, the costrada, is known for its unique dough and layered filling—usually rich with savory meats. Though sometimes enjoyed as a main dish, it’s also popular as a takeaway treat to share with friends and family. You can order it in advance from Obradoiro, one of the town’s most renowned bakeries.

Eumés sleeve (manguito eumés)

One of Pontedeume’s oldest and most iconic desserts, the Eumés sleeve is a round cake with a hole in the center—simple in shape but rich in flavor. Made with flour, almonds, yeast, and sugar, it's a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Pontedeume cake

Made with egg yolk, ground almonds, and sugar, this traditional cake is similar to the famous Tarta de Santiago, but with its own local twist. It’s a classic of Eumés pastry, perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea, and widely available in the town’s traditional bakeries and pastry shops.