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The Adufe is a traditional Portuguese frame drum of deep cultural value, especially tied to the Beira Baixa region. This handcrafted 10x10 cm piece, made with natural hide, preserves an age-old tradition introduced to the Iberian Peninsula between the 8th and 9th centuries, keeping alive the musical heritage of Mediterranean civilisations and the Arab legacy in Portugal.

A Musical Instrument with an Age-Old History

This handcrafted Adufe represents one of the most authentic expressions of traditional Portuguese music. With compact 10x10 cm dimensions, it's made with natural hide following ancestral techniques that preserve the characteristic sound of this unique percussion instrument.

Introduced to the Iberian Peninsula by the Arabs between the 8th and 9th centuries, the Adufe maintains a deep historical connection to women's tradition, tracing back to civilisations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, where it was mostly played by women.

A Cultural Symbol of Idanha-a-Nova

This piece comes from Idanha-a-Nova, a region where the Adufe is a true cultural and identity symbol. Its handcrafted production keeps Beira Baixa's traditional techniques alive, in a territory classified as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

Key Features

• Preserves authentic Portuguese musical traditions
• Connects to Mediterranean cultural heritage
• A portable instrument, easy to learn
• A unique handcrafted piece in natural hide

Note: Colours may vary slightly from the photograph, always keeping the authenticity of the natural material used.

Traditional Idanha-a-Nova Adufe, in a Decorative Version

This handcrafted wooden Adufe, with a built-in magnet, is a faithful representation of the musical instrument that has accompanied Beira Baixa's folk songs and dances for centuries. More than a decorative object, it's a small tribute to Idanha-a-Nova's cultural identity, designed to decorate fridges, doors or metal furniture with meaning.

A Tribute to Beira Baixa's Folk Music

The Adufe is one of the most emblematic percussion instruments in traditional Portuguese music, found mainly in inland Portugal, where folk groups and cultural festivals keep its sound alive. This wooden piece evokes that tradition, made using handcrafted techniques passed down through generations.

Idanha-a-Nova: A Land of History and Tradition

Founded in 1187 by order of Gualdim Pais, Idanha-a-Nova carries with it centuries of Templar history. The town received its Royal Charter from D. Sancho I in 1206, and its walls and traditions still echo with the ancient celebrations where the Adufe set the rhythm of community life.

Key Features

• Territorial authenticity from Beira Baixa
• A decorative piece with magnetic function, ready to use
• Compact dimensions: 9 x 7 cm
• Genuine traditional Portuguese craftwork
• A cultural symbol of Idanha-a-Nova, unique as a gift or keepsake

Use and Care

This Adufe is not a toy: it is a purely decorative piece, designed for display on metal surfaces thanks to its built-in magnet. To keep its beauty over time, clean only with a dry cloth, without water or cleaning products.

Monfortinho Thermal Water, sourced from the springs of the Penha Garcia mountain range, now comes in bottled form through Geocakes. This natural mineral water stands out for its exceptional silica concentration (53 mg/l), one of the highest in the world, drawn from an area of high environmental richness at the heart of Beira Baixa.

A Unique Mineral Water from Beira Baixa

Monfortinho Thermal Water represents a natural treasure of the Beira Baixa region, drawn from the historic springs of the Penha Garcia mountain range that have fed the thermal baths since the early 20th century. Now available bottled in 500ml, this natural mineral water stands out nationally for its unique composition.

With a silica concentration of 53 mg/l, it has one of the highest values worldwide. Silica is recognised by various studies as an essential element in biological processes linked to skin regeneration, tissue elasticity and collagen formation.

Key Features

• Rich in natural silica (53 mg/l)
• Authenticated century-old thermal origin
• Drawn from an environmentally protected area
• A unique mineral composition in Portugal
• A practical format for daily consumption

There are alheiras, and there's Beira Baixa's alheira. The difference isn't just in the flavour, it's in the process, the ingredients and the hands that make it. Made by Salsibeira with recipes passed down through generations, this handcrafted alheira reaches your table with all the authenticity of a sausage that respects the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark territory.

A Recipe That Has Survived Time

Made with pork and poultry meat, wheat bread, garlic, olive oil and piri-piri, with no artificial preservatives, this alheira is the result of a rigorous handcrafted process that isn't rushed. The ingredients come from local short supply chains, guaranteeing freshness and reducing the environmental footprint. The result is a sausage with a succulent texture, an enveloping aroma and a flavour recognised as genuine from the very first bite.

It's the favourite alheira among the chefs who work with Geocakes, with over 40 years of combined experience among them. A choice that isn't explained, it's tasted.

How to Cook Beira Baixa Alheira

Versatile like the regional cooking that inspired it, it adapts to several cooking methods:

• Oven-baked with sweet potato and turnip greens, Beira Baixa's most traditional way
• Grilled over charcoal, with olive oil and lemon
• Pan-fried with a fried egg and matchstick fries, a classic Portuguese cooking combination
• In migas with cabbage and regional olive oil

From Beira Baixa to Your Table

Salsibeira produces at the heart of the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark territory, where Beira Baixa's charcuterie tradition has stayed alive for generations. Short supply chains, local ingredients and a handcrafted process that doesn't skip the time it needs. That's how you make an alheira with character and roots.

From Beira Baixa to your table. Flavourful and authentic.

Cinnamon and Coconut Almonds come from Idanha-a-Nova's tradition, at the heart of Beira Baixa. This aromatic fusion between coconut's tropical sweetness and cinnamon's warmth creates a unique sensory experience, where each almond reveals flavours that melt in the mouth like pure natural magic.

Flavours of Beira Baixa with a Tropical Touch

These almonds with cinnamon and coconut represent the perfect fusion between Beira Baixa's tradition and exotic aromas. Each 140g piece is prepared with 100% natural ingredients, with no artificial additives.

The combination of the almond's crunchy texture, the warm aroma of cinnamon and coconut's tropical sweetness results in an intensely aromatic tasting experience that carries the senses on a journey between the exotic and the tropical.

Key Features

• Authentic flavour from Beira Baixa
• 100% natural ingredients
• Rich in antioxidants and healthy fats
• Long-lasting natural energy

Idanha Spiced Almonds combine the authentic flavour of Beira Interior's Mediterranean almonds with a unique blend of oriental spices. Crunchy and naturally gluten-free, these almonds perfectly balance honey's sweetness with the spices' warmth, creating a gastronomic experience that links Portuguese tradition to Eastern flavours.

Authentic Flavour from Beira Interior with an Oriental Touch

These irresistible almonds come from the union between Portuguese Mediterranean tradition and the secrets of oriental spices. Each almond is carefully coated in a harmonious blend of honey, cinnamon, aniseed, fennel, cloves, pepper and sea salt.

The Mediterranean variety, grown in the Beira Interior region, offers a crunchy, tasty base that enhances each spice. The result is a naturally gluten-free snack that awakens the senses with every bite.

Key Features

• • The natural crunch of Mediterranean almonds
• • A unique balance between sweet and spicy
• • Naturally gluten-free and handcrafted
• • Rich in authentic oriental flavours

These almonds combine Beira Baixa tradition with 100% natural ingredients. Made in Idanha-a-Nova, they bring together Portuguese honey and sea salt in a recipe that celebrates the perfect balance between sweet and salty, creating an authentically territorial gastronomic experience.

Authentic Flavour from Beira Baixa

These almonds with honey and sea salt come from the traditional know-how of the Idanha-a-Nova region, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark. Geocakes turns local ingredients into a delicacy that honours Beira Baixa's gastronomy, using only almonds, sugar, Portuguese honey and sea salt.

Each 140g pack offers a unique sensory experience, where the natural sweetness of honey harmoniously balances the mineral flavour of sea salt, creating layers of flavour that awaken the palate.

Key Features

• 100% natural ingredients, no artificial additives
• Handcrafted production with organic certification
• The perfect balance between sweet and salty
• Certified territorial origin, Naturtejo Geopark

Roasted almonds capture Beira Baixa's essence in an irresistibly crunchy texture. From Idanha-a-Nova, these almonds preserve the intense, balanced flavour of Portuguese tradition, with no additives or unnecessary extras.

Authentic Flavour from Beira Baixa

These natural roasted almonds represent the best of national production from the Idanha-a-Nova region. Roasted to just the right point, they reveal an unmatched crunchy texture and an intense flavour that honours the local raw material.

These almonds reflect Geocakes' commitment to territorial authenticity and short production supply chains.

Key Features

• • 100% certified Portuguese origin
• • Perfect handcrafted crunchy texture
• • Intense flavour with no additives
• • Local production

The name geology inspired

Some biscuits tell the story of the land where they were born. Geocakes Areias do it through their name and texture: that gentle grainy quality that evokes the Naturtejo Geopark's natural sediments, with the citrus touch of orange that Chef Raquel worked into the recipe. Made in Idanha-a-Nova, by hand, with short-supply-chain ingredients - as simple as that.

Geocakes Areias don't have this name by chance. The grainy texture characteristic of these biscuits speaks directly to the natural sediments of the Naturtejo Geopark - the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO, where Geocakes has produced from the start. Idanha-a-Nova isn't just the brand's address: it's the reason these biscuits have this identity, this name and this flavour.

Chef Raquel developed the recipe with wheat flour, vegetable margarine and orange - a combination that results in that slightly grainy texture that melts in the mouth without falling apart before it gets there. The citrus touch balances the richness of the vegetable margarine and gives the Areias the personality that sets them apart.

With the GeoFood Seal from the Naturtejo Geopark (UNESCO)

Geocakes Areias carry the GeoFood Seal, awarded by the Naturtejo Geopark - a UNESCO network - to products that authentically and verifiably represent the territory and its know-how. A recognition that confirms what's already proven: local ingredients, a handcrafted recipe, honest production in Idanha-a-Nova.

Grainy, citrusy, with territorial identity

• A characteristic grainy texture - The Areias' hallmark: a consistency that evokes the Naturtejo Geopark's natural sediments and defines these biscuits' identity
• A citrus touch of orange - Balances the vegetable margarine and sets these Areias apart from any generic biscuit in the same family
• Short-supply-chain ingredients - Selected from Beira Baixa producers, with respect for seasonality and territorial sustainability
• Handmade in Idanha-a-Nova - By Chef Raquel, in small batches, with the time and care handcrafted production demands
• Sold in bulk, by the kilo - No unnecessary packaging, with the right amount for each household
• GeoFood Seal from the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark - Territorial recognition that distinguishes products with verifiable roots in the region

How to Enjoy the Areias

They pair well with afternoon tea, morning coffee, or a table of traditional sweets. Their citrus lightness makes them versatile - they work on their own or alongside fresh cheese, a fruit jam, or wild honey from the region. Available in bulk, by the kilo, to enjoy at your own pace with no waste.

Inspired by the territory - with a name that makes sense

Sand is texture before it's flavour. Geocakes Organic Areias have that characteristic grainy quality that defines this family of Portuguese biscuits - and add the citrus touch of orange that sets them apart. Made in Idanha-a-Nova by Chef Raquel, with organic ingredients from Beira Baixa, they're a tribute to Portuguese sweet-making know-how, made with the territory's own materials.

The name is no accident. Geocakes Areias evoke the Naturtejo Geopark's natural sediments - the grainy texture characteristic of these biscuits speaks to the geology of the territory where they're produced. Idanha-a-Nova, at the heart of the Naturtejo Geopark, the first Portuguese geopark recognised by UNESCO, isn't just Geocakes' address: it's the reason these biscuits have this name, this texture and this flavour.

Chef Raquel developed this recipe with organic ingredients selected from local producers - butter, sugar, orange and organic wheat flour in a combination that results in that slightly grainy texture that melts in the mouth without breaking apart before it gets there. The citrus touch of orange balances the richness of the butter without overpowering it.

With the GeoFood Seal from the Naturtejo Geopark (UNESCO)

Geocakes Organic Areias carry the GeoFood Seal, awarded by the Naturtejo Geopark - a UNESCO network - to products that authentically and verifiably represent the territory. Organic ingredients, a handcrafted recipe, production in Idanha-a-Nova: it's exactly what the Seal confirms.

Organic, grainy and with Portuguese soul

• A characteristic grainy texture - The Areias' hallmark: a consistency that evokes the Naturtejo Geopark's natural sediments and defines these biscuits' identity
• A citrus touch of organic orange - Balances the butter and sets these Areias apart from any generic biscuit in the same family
• Organic, short-supply-chain ingredients - Selected from Beira Baixa producers, with no synthetic chemicals or artificial additives
• Handmade in Idanha-a-Nova - By Chef Raquel, in small batches, with the time and care handcrafted production demands
• Sold in bulk, by the kilo - No unnecessary packaging, with the right amount for each household
• GeoFood Seal from the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark - Territorial recognition that distinguishes products with verifiable roots in the region

How to Enjoy the Organic Areias

They pair well with afternoon tea, morning coffee, or a table of traditional sweets. Their citrus lightness makes them versatile - they work on their own or alongside fresh cheese, a fruit jam, or wild honey from the region. Available in bulk, by the kilo, to enjoy at your own pace with no waste.

Handmade in Idanha-a-Nova, Geocakes' Organic Areias Biscuits are traditional Beira Baixa biscuits with an unmistakable grainy texture - like the natural sediments of the Naturtejo Geopark that gave them their name. An ancestral recipe, organic ingredients and Chef Raquel Ramos' hands: the result is a biscuit that melts in the mouth and stays in the memory.

A Recipe that Has Survived Generations

Areias are a Portuguese biscuit with deep roots - the kind that have appeared on family tables for over a century, needing no explanation. Geocakes preserves the recipe exactly as it was passed down: no additives, no artifice. Just flour, fat, sugar and know-how that isn't learned from manuals, but hand in hand in the kitchen. In 170g of biscuit, there's much more than ingredients: there's territory, there's memory, there's Beira Baixa.

Handcrafted Production with UNESCO GeoFood Seal

Each Areia is individually shaped at the Geocakes atelier, in Idanha-a-Nova, in a region recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark - the Naturtejo Geopark. The GeoFood Seal distinguishes products that respect and honour the territory where they are born. Organic Areias are one such product: their texture evokes the region's geological sediments, turning each biscuit into a small edible tribute to Beira Baixa.

Production is overseen by Chef Raquel Ramos, with over 20 years dedicated to traditional Portuguese cooking. Two organic control checkpoints - production and processing - guarantee that what reaches your table is exactly what it promises: pure, handcrafted and genuine.

Why You'll Love the Organic Areias

• A unique, recognisable texture - grainy on the surface, light and crumbly when bitten
• No artificial additives - simple ingredients, nothing you won't recognise by name
• Made in-house by Geocakes - handmade at the Idanha-a-Nova atelier
• GeoFood distinction from the UNESCO Naturtejo Geopark - an ambassador product for the territory

When to Serve

Organic Areias pair well with a cup of tea or morning coffee, as a light dessert at lunch, or as a genuine gift for anyone who appreciates traditional Portuguese biscuits. They're also a sure choice for gourmet hampers and gifts with Portuguese soul - presented in plastic-free packaging.

Egitânia Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil represents the essence of Beira Baixa's traditional olive groves, where native varieties such as Galega Vulgar, Bical and Cordovil de Castelo Branco are hand-picked and cold-extracted. This 250ml organic olive oil preserves the region's ancestral flavour, certified by handcrafted tradition and the Naturtejo Geopark's GeoFood seal.

Organic Olive Oil from Traditional Beira Baixa

Egitânia Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil comes from Beira Baixa's centuries-old olive groves, where three native varieties combine harmoniously: Galega Vulgar, Bical de Castelo Branco and Cordovil de Castelo Branco. Hand-picked and cold-extracted, this extra virgin olive oil preserves all the organoleptic characteristics of the regional olives.

Produced under certified organic farming, this 250ml olive oil reflects Geocakes' commitment to short supply chains and to valuing the native resources of Portugal's first geopark. Traditional mechanical extraction guarantees premium grade, obtained directly from selected olives.

Key Features

• Cold extraction preserves nutritional properties
• Native varieties give it a unique flavour
• Organic certification guarantees purity
• Traditional hand-picking from Beira Baixa
• GeoFood Seal from the UNESCO Global Geopark

Technical and Nutritional Features

This organic extra virgin olive oil is a natural source of premium-quality lipids. The 250ml bottle offers the ideal amount for household use, preserving the characteristics of a handcrafted product.

Free of allergens and additives, this olive oil represents the purity of traditional mechanical processes, with no chemical products or industrial processes that alter the natural properties of the regional olives.

Egitânia Olive Oil represents the essence of Beira Baixa's traditional olive groves, where three native varieties - Galega Vulgar, Bical and Cordovil de Castelo Branco - become a cold-extracted, organic extra virgin olive oil. Hand-picked under certified organic production, this 500ml olive oil preserves the ancestral flavour of the Naturtejo Geopark territory.

Organic Olive Oil from Beira Baixa's Traditional Varieties

This organic extra virgin olive oil comes from the centuries-old olive groves of Idanha-a-Velha, at the heart of Portugal's first UNESCO Global Geopark. Olives from the Galega Vulgar, Bical de Castelo Branco and Cordovil de Castelo Branco varieties are hand-picked and cold-processed, preserving all their nutritional and organoleptic properties.

Cold mechanical extraction guarantees a premium-grade, organically certified olive oil. The 500ml bottle concentrates centuries of the region's handcrafted know-how, selected by Geocakes to represent the territorial authenticity of Beira Baixa.

Key Features

• Cold extraction preserves natural antioxidants
• Native varieties unique to the region
• Double organic certification guaranteed
• Traditional hand-picking, no chemicals
• Full, balanced nutritional profile