Tróia Golf, by many considered the best "Championship Course" of Portugal, was designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1980. Its 18 holes, Par-72, have a length of 6200 feet (6914 yards), a "course" rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 124 ("tees" more indented). In 2003 it was considered the best golf course in Europe by Golf World magazine. Tróia Golf Championship Course has to offer a very comfortable Clubhouse, built in a rustic style, with excellent quality services: Golf reception, pro-shop, bar, restaurant and a nice terrace overlooking the green 18. And, yet, a superb …

The Pedras Salgadas & spa nature park, is a 4-star tourist set, situated in the interior North of Portugal to 580 meters of altitude, in the middle of Parque de Pedras Salgadas, belonging to the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, between Vila Real and keys. Pedras Salgadas Park offers 20 hectares, with five miles of paths that lead to the discovery of its intricacies. Here all the energy emanating through nature remains intact. Pedras Salgadas was in fact on the way royalty holiday. Today this delightful spa town has become a destination "fashion". The power of water and the …

The hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos is the first five-star unit of the Group Vila Galé in Portugal and opened on April 25, 2013. This is a hotel of charm, with thematic décor inspired by the poetry. The dos Arcos Palace, built in the late 15TH century, was rehabilitated and adapted to the hospitality business. In the area of hotel Vila Galé Collection Palace dos Arcos are located the bar Person Lounge and restaurant Inevitable, reception, library, 3 rooms and 2 suites. The Gallery of the chapel will make the connection of the Palace with the new wing …

As conquilhas são bivalves de concha triangular muito abundantes sobretudo nos meses de verão. Deve o seu nome ao conde de Lippe, general alemão que residiu em Portugal durante o século XVIII. Pobres em gordura, mas com uma abundante quantidade de ferro, são um ótimo ingrediente. No entanto há alguns cuidados a ter. Devem ser sempre colocadas de molho em água salgada e passadas por várias águas antes de serem cozinhadas. Todas aquelas que, depois de cozinhadas, não se apresentem abertas não devem ser aproveitadas.

Quinta do Panascal's reputation dates back to the 18th century, when wines from the Távora River were considered among the best in Portugal. Fonseca purchased the Quinta in 1978, as the estate had been supplying its grapes to Fonseca for over 20 years. Quinta do Panascal wines have always been an important component in the Fonseca vintage blend. In 1985 the size of the property increased with the acquisition of Quinta do Val dos Muros. The property currently totals 76 hectares of which 44 are in production corresponding to 851 hl of port wine. All grapes are trodden in granite …

The 20 minutes from Lisbon, sul do Tejo, in Mastic combine perfectly a championship course with the exuberance of nature that surrounds it. Frank Pennink designed this trail in a pine forest dotted with wild flowers, nature reserve of many species of birds. For its dense forestation, the British press called it the "Wentworth of Lisbon", in an allusion to the resemblance to the famous London route. The field offers great variety of game situations and the use of almost all clubs-without the existence of any "bunker" of "fairway". The 11 hole, a par 4, designed by Robert Trent Jones, …

The first references to the monastery date back to 994 in the will of Abbot Randulfo, fleeing a monastery further south during the incursions of Almanzor. Although the original church does not correspond to the current Romanesque temple, its architecture left its mark on the construction that would be erected in the 13th century, thus denoting a transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic. King Henry donated the monastery to the Ribadouro family, from which Egas Moniz came, who, in turn, bequeathed half of his fortune to the monastery to be buried there. The church contains the tomb of Egas Moniz, …

This pedestrian route crosses the Covas mountain range and passes by Azenha do Pagade, over the Coura river. With a length of around 4.5 kilometers, it passes through green areas of great natural beauty. With practically no unevenness, this route is characterized by its proximity to the Minho and Coura rivers, along which the richness of the area's flora does not go unnoticed, with its native trees offering shade to walkers. Its fauna is equally rich and worthy of mention, from birds to otters. You will also pass through part of an old area that carried water from the dam …

O edifício, cuja construção remonta a 1973, reabriu com o nome Allegro Madeira. Trata-se da primeira unidade do grupo Barceló, em Portugal. Assumidamente só para adultos, o Allegro Madeira localiza-se perto da praia do Lido, apenas a 2,5 km do centro do Funchal e com uma vista fantástica para o Oceano Atlântico. Desenvolve-se em doze andares e preservou os azulejos na fachada. À entrada, evidencia-se o ambiente jovem e descontraído, uma “alegria” que ganha forma “nas cores, no design das instalações e na atitude”.

The Rio Maior Salt Pans Ecomuseum is located about 3 km from the city center and nestled in a valley at the foot of the Serra dos Candeeiros, in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. Classified as a Property of Public Interest since December 1997, these salt pans are the only inland salt pans in Portugal. The first reference to their existence dates back to 1177, but rock salt is thought to have been used since prehistoric times. Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, they are considered a natural wonder, as the sea is 30 km …