Archaeological excavations carried out from 1997 onwards revealed the existence of a large Roman Villa with compartments paved in geometric mosaics. What is there is the equivalent of what is now called the Quinta. It was occupied until the middle of the 5th century, as the evidence on a brick found in the place where the sign of Solomon is engraved, shows. It is possible to find the houses of the slaves who worked in the fields and the communication routes so typical of the Romans.

The castle of Portelo\/frontier lift was implemented in a dividing line of country, being most of the lot belonging to Portugal. On the West side are well visible remains of walls, with about 1 meter in height and 0.70 meters wide average; If the defense was natural. The castle was built on rocky hills from the top, where they observe nesting tears the lines of Defense. This castle, such as the Piconha, the de Montalegre, Monforte de Rio Frio and Keys was intended to defend the valleys of the Tâmega and Cávado therefore places open dry streak and difficult frontier …

Integrated space in a luxury resort, belonging to a renowned international chain, offering luxurious suites. The exterior excels in elegance and beauty, from the palm-fringed gardens to the pool with a waterfall, which gives its name to the site. There are several restaurants where you can taste national and international dishes. Within this resort you can also take advantage of 7Seven SPA Vilamoura, one of the most luxurious spas of Portugal; the Paradise Island, a children's Club; and a Beach Club.

For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso was founded by Amâncio Machado Faria e Maia and operated between the 1920s and the 1980s. Recently, it has been undergoing a recovery process. Visitors can enjoy the estate's vast panoramic gardens, visit the museum space and the tea factory itself. Afterwards, they can relax and taste one of the factory's specialties in the tea room. It has a private park.

The Casa do Ouvidor is the result of the reconstruction of an 18th century house adapted for Rural tourism in Casa de Campo. Composed of three independent units of accommodation type T2, is equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay, providing moments of full rest. Have garden, pool and jacuzzi integrated in a landscape of exception. Wherever you are in Pico Island, all you have to do is take the Regional Road St. Roch-Mercy and 21.8 km arrives at the House of Ouvidor.

Inside the main building, in a space where blue and white dominate, the décor is governed by the hotel's standards of elegance and refinement, which guarantees perfect and unforgettable meals. It also has the attribute of the menu having been designed by the award-winning chef Joachim Koerper, who surprised the island with haute cuisine proposals that are not common in these parts. Luís Pestana takes on the role of executive chef, providing irresistible proposals every day. The combination of luxury has already resulted in a Michelin Star.

Dock Corner restaurant, located just off the docks of Horta, the path of Porto Pim, presents a decoration based on nautical themes. It is distributed for two dining rooms (on the ground floor and on the first floor) and has the peculiarity to serve most its dishes in a hot lava stone, accompanied by various sauces. Customers are the "chefs": can choose whether the ingredients are more or less passed or what kind of sauces use. Surely an alternative for anyone who travels to the island of Faial.

Go down the Avenida da Liberdade and start on a discovery journey of the town historical centre. Here, you’ll find plenty of interesting points. At the Restauradores square the majestic Foz Palace, in its neo-classical style, and the frontispiece of the old cine-theatre Éden, with a modernist aspect stand out. Following through Rossio, you’ll find the National Theatre D. Maria II and the D. Pedro Statue. Now in the middle of downtown, venture trough the geometrical net of the streets that set up the urban unit built after the earthquake of 1755. Next, follow to Encosta da Sé and visit …

Conrad Algarve is the first unit of the luxury Conrad Hotels Resorts & installed in Portugal, more precisely, at Quinta do Lago. The 154 rooms and suites that composes are luxurious and modern design. The luxurious resort also offers a total of six restaurants and bars for a variety of dining experiences. You can also find a wonderful SPA with personalized treatments. And, for younger guests, there is a Litlle C Palace with various activities to entertain and educate.

Boutique hotel recently, built just 200 metres from the ocean, offering magnificent panoramic views. Minimalist lines and relaxed atmosphere, offers 18 well-equipped rooms, eight of them overlooking the sea. Inserted in your facility, you will find the Caffé espresso, a well known cafeteria. Guests of this hotel can take advantage of infrastructures of Mareta View Boutique Bed & Breakfast, just 80 metres away.