The
Capador is a tavern established in 1919. It the past visitors in Alcobaça were welcome to guard their horses in the back room, that very same back room where nowadays the general public seat, drink and chat.
More recently this tavern become known for its
ginja by the glass. Tradition still brings a lot of the older customers and senior people as well, which is good. Funny curiosity is that the Capador has been able to reinvent itself. Nowadays younger crowds fill the seats during the evenings. Specially on Friday's & Saturday's nights.
Coming to the Capador and ask for a ginja is a must. It will keep the tradition alive.
Unfortunately the ginja being sold by the glass is not the best I've ever tried. It's not even the traditional David Pinto's ginja made in Alcobaça !! - The owner claims the David Pinto's ginja is way too expensive. Anyway, just for the sake of the tradition and also for the fun of enjoying a shot of ginga, it's worth to pay the Capador a visit.
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Phone: (+351) 262-582-575
Address: Praça 25 de Abril, Nrº 42; 2460-018 Alcobaça
Directions: in front of the Monastery
Other Contact: (+351) 965-876-039 (cell)
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on Oct 23, 2006
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