Hotel Cristal Porto benefits from a central location in the city of Porto, next to the Lapa Church and Avenida dos Aliados. The hotel's spacious rooms remind us of the graceful architecture of the city of Porto, focusing on the singular beauty of the city's typical azulejos. All have air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a safe.

This arch is the best kept structure of the ancient Coimbra’s wall, which corresponded to the main entrance in the city during the Islamic period. On the arch is the sculpture of our Lady, the national arms and the symbol of the city foundation.

At the João Mendonça Street, by the Central canal, you find three buildings with interpreting Arte Nova façades. Through this canal where, in ancient times, all the commerce of the city used to concentrate, now flow the coloured moliceiros boats that dazzle the tourists. At the angle formed by the Central and Pirâmides canals, is the Rossio: ample, garden-like, with palm-trees lined up and arte Nova details. At the intersection with the São Roque Canal and going through the Cais das Falcoeiras follow to the Cais dos Mercantéis and walk around the picturesque fishermen square, in preference in the beginning …

Go down the Avenida da Liberdade and go to the discovery of the historic center of the city. Here, there are many points of interest. In Restauradores square stands the majestic Foz Palace, neoclassic, and the facade of the old Cine-Teatro Eden, of modernist trait. The Rossio is the Teatro Nacional d. Maria II and the statue of Dom Pedro IV. Already in the middle of the Baixa Pombalina, venture into the Web of geometric streets that make up the urban set built after the earthquake of 1755. Then, head to the slope of the Cathedral and visit the Church …

Opened in 1993, the Municipal Library is a pleasant place, which invites you to a closer look at books. It has a journal and magazines’ reading spot, a videoteca (where videos are kept for people to refer to when needed), a ludoteca (where toys are lent for children to play) and an auditorium.

Located at the downtown historic centre, the São Bartolomeu Church has, inside, golden woodcarving retables, a painting describing the martyrdom of S. Lourenço, among other valuable works. The main front is sided by two bell towers, giving the building the look of a small See.

In the first cove north of the lighthouse, at Boca do Chapim, there are numerous dinosaur footprint trails (round in shape). Looking closely, you can even see the rectangular tail mark. The trail begins where the Atlantic Ocean bed is today and follows the escarpment upwards.

This restaurant belongs to a wodwide known chain. Its fast service and the sort of food it serves are quite popular among the youngsters. The hamburgers, the fries and th soft drinks are the most requested dishes. The decor is informal, yet good looking. It stands out for its hygine.

In the heart of the Parque das Nações, now the Capricciosa is also the River, on the floor above the Republic of Beer. The style and concept remain, with the usual quality and the pizzas that gave fame to the House. Don't miss the famous sangria always fresh, the ideal accompaniment for every dish.

Gatilho is a collective movement of Amarante that has as its mission the promotion of the city artists, the artistic education and the promotion of the city of Amarante. The association intends to enrich the cultural agenda of Amarante with the organization of events in various artistic fields, such as animation, plastic arts, theater, literature, music, and to help "leveraging" local artists with interventions outside and inside the city.