13th-century building, rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. It maintains the Gothic structure and portal. In the main chapel is the tomb of the seven Knights of the Order of Santiago killed by the Moors in an ambush, which legend associates with the conquest of the city. From the collection of sacred art, comprising pieces of goldwork from the 16th and 18th centuries and vestments, a missal stand from the 16th / 17th centuries, from Japan (“nambam” art) deserves special mention.

São Francisco convent was constructed under the orders of Filipe III next to Várzea Grande, once it was necessary to be next to the hospital, in case the regulars needed it. It possesses one only nave, main chapel, lateral chapels, cloister from the 17th century, and convent divisions. The main façade is composed by three bodies in which the central one has three floors. It has a bell ringer tower that is raised on the right lateral side. On the inside the nave is covered by a tunnel vault lighted by the clerestory windows and by the bays on the …

Designated a Property of Public Interest in 1978, the village of Piódão is located near the Hermínios Mountains and is one of the oldest settlements in the country, unique for its clustered layout surrounded by an extensive green expanse. The village originated from the need for concentration and settlement of shepherds who lived in the surrounding area. Its landscape and architectural ensemble is remarkable (with schist being the main material used in construction). Due to its difficult access, the village is known as a refuge for notorious criminals. Of particular note are the parish's four chapels: St. John, St. Barbara, …

The Gentle sea, Hotel in Esposende, is situated on the seafront and has easy access to the beach, inviting guests to a dip in the summer and long walks on the beach in winter. Has 84 rooms and 10 Suites well-equipped rooms, a large outdoor pool and inviting, gym, children's playground. Some rooms have a superb view to the sea, making your stay even more enjoyable. Cávado Balconies restaurant offers national and international cuisine. Case search prices more into account, this three star unit proves to be an excellent choice on a visit to the District of Braga.

An integral part of the monastery of Santa Maria de Aguiar, dating from the 11th century, this guest house housed, formerly ecclesiastical and lay, of high social status. Currently, works as a beautiful unit of turismo de habitação. Preserves the traces of back centuries, with excellent quarters, social areas and perks to evoke memories of other times. Under early markup, serves homemade meals and organizes adventure tours. Find the pleasure of reading in a comfortable and tranquil library, where the profusion of books to rival the collection of weapons, one of the passions of the owner.

This agrotourism Unit results from harmonious recovery of ancient buildings dedicated to Douro wine, being one of the buildings an ancient Manor House. Quinta de Fiães offers several activities related to wine and olive cultivation cycles, and with local gastronomic traditions-such as the Smokehouse and the making of preserves, among other related nature tourism, active tourism and cultural tourism. Quinta de Fiães has four houses with different typologies, from T1 to T4, all with maximum comfort and cosy decoration, among the contemporary requirements and the preservation of traces of other times.

Water Hotels in Mondim de Basto, is a unit with 44 rooms, all comfortably decorated and with a great balcony, ideal to enjoy the stunning landscape. The surrounding space is still five villas 2 bedrooms, ideal for a family vacation, and a multipurpose area, conducive to sports practice. In this tourist resort, with about two hundred and fifty hectares of total area, the presence of water is a constant, and there are three small lakes and can be seen in the distance the river Tâmega. The hotel also offers Babysitting service by marking and kids club. In the hotel restaurant, …

Enjoy nature in a special ambience is the motto of stay on this farm, located in the parish of Facha, Ponte de Lima. The property includes the Manor, a chapel, swimming pool, playground, tennis court, gym, casa da eira, a former watermill and an artificial lake of 3500 square meters, with a boat for tours. The relaxing environment and full of charm provides a tranquil holiday in the middle of the field. Stroll among old olive trees, camellias, Cedars, Oaks and pines. This unit has three bedrooms and three apartments with stunning views of the landscape and Lima where comfort …

There is an almost artistic atmosphere, the result of the concept of the hotel unit itself, which breathes names such as the artists Graças Morais, Júlio Resende and Nadir Afonso, which is reinforced by the baptism of the tasting menus of the restaurant G. There you gather the best that the land of Trás-os-Montes has to offer, which it is a lot, from vegetables to meats, from olive oil to wine, through creative and unprejudiced cuisine. The guiding line is to pay homage to the products through the most modern techniques, transforming this place into a true gastronomic lever of …

Located on the banks of the Douro River, the Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths have been sought after since the 12th century due to the unique value of their waters, becoming, in the mid-20th century, one of the best spas in the country. Sought after for their curative value, they led Queen Mafalda to build an inn on the site in 1102, which would be the precursor to the various bathhouses that followed. Now municipalized, the current Rainha Dona Mafalda spa has modern and diverse equipment that allows the application of the latest thermal techniques for prevention and thermal cure, …