The mountainous hinterland of the Algarve is known for its hearty pork sausages. Also in Querenca, at the foot of the Serra de Caldeirão, spicy sausages are grilled - and not only during the Festa das Chouricas at the end of January.

'The feast in honour of Saint São Luís begins the evening before with a fado night. '
The following day, a market opens with local products and barbecue stalls where the Chourica, the paprika sausage, is grilled. Music, dancing and a procession round off the event.