The chapel of Veral, dedicated to s. Martinho, rectangular plant East\/West oriented, are deployed within a walled courtyard. The granite walls are partially covered with plaster and painted white. The main façade has a rectangular portal, flanked by two horizontal slots, surmounted by inscriptions alluding to rebuilding this area in the 19th century. Inside this Chapel, divided by an arch, stands the high altar and two side altars in polychrome and gilded carvings, religious imaginary housing. This is the chapel which is celebrated the mass of the feast in honour of s. Martinho.

Church of 16th century Foundation modified in the 18th century, the main façade, with a round arch portal, holds on its stretching a semi-detached Bell Tower, topped with a triangular pediment. The interior of the Church is divided by a triumphal arch that marks the separation between the chancel and the body of the Church. Has three altars, altar, Baroque style, which occupies the whole of the head of the Church, dedicated to the most important local devotions, such as Santo André, patron of the Church and the parish of Ardãos. Centre of the religious life of the parish is …

A transitional temple exhibiting Romanesque and Gothic influences, with modifications in the 16th and 17th centuries. The portal has four archivolts, with eight small columns resting on capitals, and the nave walls are covered with blue and white tile panels from the 18th century, depicting episodes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Of particular note are the Blessed Sacrament chapel with its 18th-century gilded woodcarving and the chancel with two valuable sculptures: one of Our Lady of the Assumption in Baroque style and another representing Our Lady of Franqueira.

In full communion with nature, near Penamacor, Revolving mill is a project that presents a different hosting concept, able to provide rest and tranquillity. Here, there is no television and cell phone reception is minimal, intending this absence increase technological conviviality and family conversations. The accommodation is done in 3 typical houses of schist, comfortably recovered, right next to an old water mill which gives name and identity to the site. Organize still different activities, ranging from bread production to horseback riding through the region, being the unit still served by a tempting ribeira, which in summer becomes a river …

António de Medeiros e Almeida turned his house into a house-museum in the 1970’s, creating, in 1973, the foundation with his name and donating all his goods. The house includes two museum areas, one inside and the other in the garden area. Besides the European collections of painting, furniture, tapestry, sacred art, glass and jewellery with ornaments and loose pieces from the XVII century until now, there are three important collections that with their own rooms: the watches and clock collection with about 225 pieces, the china collection with a chronologic course through the various dynasties and, finally, a collection …

In the heart of Alentejo, Herdade da Amendoeira, offers the comfort and tranquility to all those who seeking rest, peace and quiet. Inserted in a rural environment, recreates the atmosphere of the ancient hills Alentejo, where fauna, flora and regional products come together to welcome the visitor. At Herdade da Amendoeira can meet a typical farm shop, which transports us to ancient times, where the before and now, mingle and teach us stories, which took time. The recovery of an ancient abegoaria that gave way to a space of agrotourism, composed of rooms with private bathrooms and living room. There …

Within the designated space for Caparinho field, in a shed attached to the river Assureira, are some rock engravings, of which stands out the Rock of Caparinho, now renamed Penedo of matrimony. Presents written two anthropomorphs, one male and the other female, with their genitals expressed, indicating rituals associated with human fertility. The figures present the show of hands, with oversized hands and are apparently kneeling. In the area surrounding the rock there are other engraved rocks, one corresponds to a granitic outcrop, where were made several dents from different dimensions, sometimes aligned, other connected by small grooves perforation. The …

Integrated into the Alvão Natural Park, it is located west of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, in the northern extension of the Marão mountain range. It reaches a maximum altitude of 1,330 meters at the Cravelas geodetic vertex. Previously known as the Eiró mountain range, the Alvão mountain range is now also known by other names, such as the Ordem mountain range or the Sabugueiro mountain range, depending on the town. Characterized by its granite massif and pronounced plateau appearance, it has been occupied by humans since ancient times, notably the abundance of dolmens. It offers spectacular landscapes and beautiful pine …

A settlement from the Iron Age (1st millennium BC - 4th century AD), this archaeological site is of great interest and has been the subject of successive interventions. It consists of the ruins of fortified settlements located at the northern foot of the hill on which Lanhoso Castle stands, now reconstructed and well preserved. Among the finds discovered, the set of 3 gold torques (Archaic Golden Jewels – distinctive objects of military leaders) worked with filigree applications stands out, anticipating the local art of gold working by more than 3,000 years. The most significant find was the Celtic Helmet, a …

Along the high levelling that was made in order to level the Rua Nova da Alfãndega Street runs the typical Miragaia Street, bellow the level of the main street, with its houses laid on arcades. This zone is one of the most interesting areas of Porto and where you can see buildings with signs from the XV and XVI centuries as well as many others from the XVII and XVIII centuries. Of those streets, we point out three: Viela da Baleia, name that remembers the mandible of a wale that used to be there; Ancira Street (right in front of …