The Congresso das Migas is Mourão's food weekend. It is usually held in May over three days, at the sports pavilion. If you are staying in the village, it is the best time to try migas from several kitchens in one place.
In 2026, the fifth edition ran from 22 to 24 May. The next date is not confirmed yet: before arranging a trip around it, check Mourão town council's official calendar.
What happens over the three days
The event brings together participating restaurants for migas and other local-food tastings. In 2026 it also included show cooking, wine and olive-oil tastings, music and cultural activities. The programme changes each year; what stays the same is the focus on the bread, olive oil, coriander and meat that define cooking in this part of the Alentejo.
Do not treat the 2026 programme as the 2027 one. Use it to understand the format, then check the year's poster before coming.
Is it worth planning your stay around it?
Yes, if you want to see Mourão with more people on the street and eat without choosing only one restaurant. The Congress does not replace a village meal; it is a way to try what several kitchens do with the same dish. For the rest of your stay, see the Mourão restaurants guide.
Where to stay
Casa de Santa Margarida is in the centre of Mourão, a few minutes' walk from the pavilion. It has two bedrooms, a private pool and room for four guests.
Common questions
When is the next Congresso das Migas?
The Congress is usually held in May over three days. In 2026 it ran from 22 to 24 May; the next date has not yet been announced. Always check Mourão town council's official calendar before booking.
Where is the Congresso das Migas held?
At Mourão's sports pavilion, inside the village and a few minutes from Casa de Santa Margarida.
What happens at the Congresso das Migas?
The 2026 edition included migas tastings prepared by participating restaurants, show cooking, wine and olive-oil tastings, music and cultural activities. The programme changes every year.
