With a cuisine based on the best flavors, Chef Diogo Rocha continues to discover local products that have almost disappeared, such as hazelnuts or apples from Bravo Esmolfe, which he masterfully incorporates into the menus. The menu is also the stage for the parade of wines produced in the vineyards that enter through the windows of the almost indescribable building designed by the Carvalho Araújo studio and whose interior design was in charge of Nini Andrade Silva. Diogo Rocha's cuisine, supported by an ambitious and new team, is a breath of fresh air capable of appealing to all the senses, …

It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …

Based on an innovative architectural concept and design of high quality exterior environment, the Suites Alba Resort & Spa is surrounded by greenery and has direct access to the beach. Offers 47 family suites of two bedrooms and three suites Ocean a quarter. Also features a classic decor, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. The resort fills the eyes of those who by there passes. Located on the cliff of Albandeira Beach, the view of the enterprise seems taken by the Atlantic Ocean. Emphasis on the saltwater swimming pool, the restaurant Maximus, well supported in an excellent wine cellar, located in the Cathedral of …

Salgados golf course is located near the city of Albufeira, inserted in the nature reserve is there. This scenario gives golfers a unique experience, since the field is shelter for several species of birds, some facing extinction. The beach is just a few metres away and the sea view that this field offers, certainly contributes to the very pleasant experience that is playing in this field. The enclosure has 6080 feet long, 18 holes, clubhouse, maintenance circuit and driving range. Is part of a private and autonomous vacation resort, which includes a range of leisure services which includes a Health …

The Casa de São João, in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, offers a peaceful stay, in which you can enjoy equipped kitchen, central heating, satellite TV, garage, private parking, a beautiful garden, a pool properly harnessed, a covered barbecue, table and bench seats, in addition to an en suite bathroom. The House of St. John also has a great kennel, so that all guests can go hand in hand with your faithful friend. The 3 Miles of Portugal's oldest town, the visitor has the possibility to take advantage of various activities in the region, such as canoeing, golf, horseback …

Considered one of the prettiest gardens in Portugal, the Gardens of the Casa da Ínsua (House of Ínsua) belong to a manor, the House of Ínsua. Its construction was ordered, in the second half of the 18th century, by Luís de Albuquerque de Mello Pereira e Cáceres, governor and captain general of Mato Grosso, in Brazil. The gardens are remarkable for their extension, their originality and the variety of species. They stand out for the rare tall trees (California sequoias, English pine trees, Australian eucaliptus), some of them approximately 200 years old, and mostly for the wide variety of plants …

The medieval fortress, comprising the castle and the urban enclosure, was built during the reign of King Dinis and completed during the reign of Alfonso IV in 1327. In the 17th century, expansion work was carried out on the fortification surrounding the town up to the current garden boundary. The São Lourenço Fort was built in the 18th century, when the bastioned fortification was extended with the Loureiros Wall. The fortress was remarkably large, surrounding almost the entire town. Located on one of the highest hills in the Serra de São Mamede, it served as a watchtower on one of …

Situated in the headwaters of the Terreiro do Paço, the Ministerium Club brings new life to one of the largest and most emblematic squares. A concept all in one that offers diverse experiences in the areas of gastronomy, music, nightlife and events. Open every Saturday, the Ministerium Club will present a programme that brings to the forefront of the electronic scene and techno DJs II until the old premises of the Ministry of finance. The resident will be occupied by the Portuguese João Maria, José Salvador, Inés Duarte and Duarte Bettencourt. In order to associate the space to the historical …

The Flor da Rosa monastery situated in the municipality of Crato, the monumental complex, started rising in the 14th century, was originally a convent fortress Church. Currently houses an Inn and is host to many cultural events. It is a religious, civil and military architecture, Gothic, Manueline, mudéjar, Renaissance, contemporary. The complex is composed of three distinct buildings, interpenetraram over time: Gothic castellated Palace, expanded in the century of 500, which gave the current Renaissance and mudéjar prospect; Gothic and Manueline fortress-Church, nave only of great height and wide transept and shallow headboard; and Renaissance and Mudejar Conventual dependencies. In …

The church remains from the monastic complex, which retains interesting architectural features. On the front, the portal with four archivolts is the primitive one and in the upper area, redone in the 17th century, São Bernardo, the founder of Cistercian, the Lady of the Assunção and São Bento, surmounted by the coat of arms of the Order, keep us company in this place isolated but superb. The head of the temple is divided into quadrangular chapels, revealing the typically Cistercian architecture. The interior, with 3 naves, without a transept, was greatly transformed in the modern era. In the monastic dependencies …