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Praia do Barril
- beach
Praia do Barril
8800-531, Santa Luzia
Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …
Porto de Recreio de Tavira
- beach
Estrada das Quatro Águas
8800, Ilha de Tavira
Small port, for all types of recreational boats. With river transport companies that ensure the transport of people to the beach and small excursions.
Antigo Mercado da Ribeira
- heritage
Rua José Pires Padinha, 60
8800-354, Tavira
Built in the 19th century, which operated until 1999 as a supply market. Currently, it is a large place with shops and restaurants and where several exhibitions take place.
Marmoiral de Sobrado
- heritage
Lugar da Meia Laranja
4550-117, Castelo de Paiva
As the Memorial of the Hermitage, this monument from the 13th century have been a stopping point on the way of transfer of the body of d. Mafalda for the monastery of Arouca. Consists of two horizontal slabs placed at two levels. Are connected by two vertical blocks in the form of funerary stele, with ornate circular trim crosses.
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
- heritage
- shopping
Rua Conde São Salvador
4450, Matosinhos
In this market you will find a little bit of everything, from the traditional fish and vegetable stalls to a variety of restaurants and cafes with a differentiated and quality offer.
Passeio por Amarante
- heritage
Praça da República
4600, Cepelos
To learn a little of Amarante, start your walk along the bridge, in the city centre. This bridge, classified as a national monument, worth a visit to admire its Baroque details and to enjoy the beautiful view over the Tâmega River. Continue your spent by the banks of the River, passing by several gardens that the city offers. Finally, pass the historical centre streets, admiring its old houses.
Praia da Figueira da Foz - Relógio
- beach
Avenida Saraiva de Carvalho
3084-501, São Julião da Figueira da Foz
Beach very busy with a lot of young people and tourists. Nearby is the Santa Catarina fort dating from the 16th century and completed in the 17th century. Its lighthouse remained in operation as an aid to navigation and the entry of vessels to shore. Inside there is a small chapel dedicated to Santa Catarina. Media sports events are held here, namely those related to beach football. Daytime and nighttime entertainment, gymnastics, tennis and extreme entertainment can also be found. There are a lot of good restaurants.
Biblioteca Municipal Alves Mateus
- heritage
Rua Santa Columba
3440-361, Santa Comba Dão
The muncipal library is currently located on the first floor of the Casa dos Arcos (House of the Arches), the old Horta e Costa family manor. It is famed for its exterior gallery with thre columns that stand on an archway porch.
Fundação de Serralves
- art
Rua Dom João de Castro, 210
4150-417, Porto
Focused on raising awareness of contemporary art and the environment, the Serralves Foundation is a European cultural institution. Perfect to walk and get in touch with works by renowned artists, its most recognizable space is the Serralves Park, which combines refinement and contact with Nature. The Museum of Contemporary Art is a must-visit place with national and European reference artistic exhibitions.
Sé do Porto
- heritage
Terreiro da Sé
4050-603, Porto
The Sé is the main church in the city of Porto. It was built in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The first mass was held in the year 1120. In the 13th century alterations were made that completely altered the main portal. Rebuilt in the Baroque style, it kept only the rose window of its original construction. Nicolau Nasoni was the author of a galilee on the north façade, and also intervened in the decoration of the sacristy. The interior retains the images of Nossa Senhora da Vandoma (14th century), the "silver altar", an important Gothic cloister, the "old cloister", …