Enjoying an excellent state of preservation, the Castro de Romariz is a fortified settlement dating from the 5th century BC, with occupation levels extending to the 1st century AD, and is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Entre Douro e Vouga region. It was identified in the mid-19th century with the discovery of a monetary treasure: the Romariz treasure. After a long period of abandonment, a new phase of systematic archaeological work began in 1980, studying the origins and evolution of the hillfort, identifying the various phases of proto-historic and Roman occupation. It is necessary to …

The Parque de Campismo Foz de Alge, situated in the quiet village of Foz de Alge, at few kilometers from the village of 9 Figueiró dos Vinhos, boasts a natural landscape over the Zêzere River basin, the embalse de Castelo do Bode. Offers unique conditions to campers that favor the direct contact with nature. Framed in an area conducive to the practice of numerous activities, is the ideal place for all friends of environment and extreme sport lovers. Alternatively, pay a visit to the centro de Figueiró dos Wine and let yourself be enchanted by the historical and cultural heritage.

Although the certainties are not absolute, everything suggests that Fernão de Magalhães was born in this house, and there is even a reference to Sabrosa in the navigator's will. Being a rural farm house, it has popular civil architecture, characterized by small openings, without erudite elements. The coat of arms inserted in one of the cornerstones of the house would have been chopped by order of King Manuel I, as the navigator made his great voyage of discovery at the service of the kings of Spain. The house was never sold and passed to the current owners by inheritance. In …

To get here, you can come from Setúbal by boat, or by road via Alcácer, Grândola, or Santiago do Cacém. The ruins comprise a residential area, a bathhouse, swimming pools, a religious center, four burial areas, and industrial areas. Mosaics and stucco with fresco painting are still visible. Occupation extended from the 1st to the 5th/6th centuries. Besides the fish salting workshops, the most characteristic element, there are uncovered thermal baths, a residential area known as Rua da Princesa, a mausoleum, necropolises with different types of tombs, and an early Christian basilica with frescoed walls, which can only be visited …

Stately residence dating from the 18TH century, an interesting architectural ensemble of Baroque style, typically Minho. This beautiful palatial residence, although privately owned, well worth a visit, at least to the outside. Through the iron gate you can see the pretty walled courtyard where stands out the upper gallery alpendrada. In the courtyard in front of the gate there is a fountain lined with tiles and the original Sundial. off the patio, front part to the majestic gate, deserves attention an interesting Baroque fountain, transferred from the Franciscan convent of São Paio of Mount for this site in 1899, and …

Located three kilometers from the city center, this palace is situated within a large estate. Built in the mid-18th century, it is attributed by some authors to the architect Nicolau Nasoni, mainly due to the exuberant Baroque style of its main facade. It is one of the few noble palaces that has remained in the possession of the original family to this day. Part of the house is open to the public through guided tours, presenting itself as an authentic house museum. During the visit, one can explore the main hall, the library (with a copy of the first edition …

The now named Hotel Lusitania Congress & Spa is a modern and very comfortable unit, one of the outputs from the city of Guarda. With contemporary lines, the Hotel Lusitania Congress & Spa offers 63 rooms, simple but equipped with all modern amenities such as air conditioning and heating, guarantee a comfortable stay, even in the coldest days of winter. In addition to an outdoor pool, the hotel also has a gym and an indoor pool with water jets, to a maximum of well-being and relaxation, as well as sauna and gym. Restaurant and bar complete the offer of this …

Via built during the Julio Claudian, considered one of the most important sections and with more loot Via XVII of the Antonine itinerary. Starting from Gralhós, this route follows the path of Avessó, Ribeira do Cargual, Porto da Geia and Suavila, to enter the village of bark, in the parish of deer. It is believed that on this site via could have two strokes; the first beneath the village, plus the right, between a vampire, now flanked by walls, which possibly in winter would be soaked and another stroke at the top of the village. These two routes are then …

The Museum of geology at the UTAD was founded in 1985 by Prof. Dr. Fernando Real, notable geologist and Magnificent Rector of the Instituto Universitario de Trás-os-Montes that the following year would be the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. For the creation of the Museum greatly contributed the professors that constituted the Department of geology at this time. The Museum is situated in the building of Geosciences, which constitutes the core of the campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. This museum, scientific character, has an area of approximately 250 m2. It houses collections of minerals, rocks …

The Interpretive dos Moinhos da Gávea Core results from recovering five watermills, surrounded by a pleasant leisure area also recovered. The aim of this Center is to reproduce the traditional route of the water, showing visitors how does bread Cycle, while preserving the historical and cultural traditions of the region. Here are handled themes related to the millology, since the cycle of cereals to the day to day Miller, passing by different grinding systems and ending Robin mills. Select your visit and step back in time. Will start with "Caster mill". It follows the mill "the evolution of grinding: the …