O Cordeiro "Foda à Monção": A história real do prato com o nome mais curioso de Portugal!

Come and discover Monção and the secret of the typical lamb dish "Foda à Monção"! From the bravery of Mariana de Lencastre to the legends of the Minho River, this is the complete itinerary through the most heroic village in Portugal. In this video from Portugal and Traditions, we delve into the deep history of this border village. We begin with the mysticism of the Coca legend and walk along the walls to celebrate the grit of the women of Minho. I tell how Deu-la-Deu Martins deceived the Castilians and how the courageous Mariana de Lencastre (wife of the Captain-Major) led the women to maneuver cannons and defend our border! What you will find in this episode: • Heroines of Monção: The historical role of Mariana de Lencastre and Helena Peres in the defense of Portugal. • Heritage and Nature: Tips on the Minho Ecotrail, river tours and visits to the churches of Misericórdia and Matriz de Monção. • Secrets of the Border: The true stories of smuggling and the exact location on Ponte do Mouro where the Anglo-Portuguese alliance was sealed. • Culture and Tradition: The spontaneous "Vira do Minho" dance at the market and an explanation of the construction of the fortified walls. • Excellent Gastronomy: We finish with the famous gastronomic specialty "Foda à Monção," tasting the delicious oven-roasted lamb. I'll explain the historical origin of this curious name and why this dish is a regional pride. Support this project: 👉Buymeacoffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/portugaldriv... 👉Patreon -   / portugaldrivehike   Social Media: 👉Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👉Instagram -   / portugaldrivehike   👉TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@portugaldrive... Timecode 0:00 - Intro Monção 0:28 - Historic Center of Monção 3:10 - Deu-la-Deu Martins, Mariana de Lencastre and Helena Peres 15:58 - Vira do Minho in Monção 19:56 - Ponte do Mouro - Aliança Portugal and England 22:12 - "Foda" Lamb Monção Style #monção #lamb #gastronomy