Born in Vila Viçosa, born 1548. His intelligence was appreciated, fact which earned him a one-way ticket to the University to study philosophy. This was followed by training in rhetoric, humanities and Metaphysics at the University of Coimbra. His\/her illustrious figures quickly arrived from other countries. In 1574 already attends the Royal Palace of Évora and the Academy of the Infanta d. Maria. Because the success faded, decided to enter the convent of the infant Jesus da Graça, disillusioned with the ingratitude of those protected. In this convent died, with 47 years.

The Loggia is the restaurant of the Machado de Castro Museum. Located in upper Coimbra, the restaurant-terrace offers a breathtaking view of the University, the Mondego River, and the 16th century loggia of the Episcopal Palace. Designed by architect Gonçalo Byrne, proposes a menu like in ancient Rome: divided into Gustatio (entries), Primae mensae (main courses) and Secundae mensae (dessert). At lunch, the Loggia has a buffet of traditional Portuguese cuisine (7 €, soup + main dish). On Saturdays and Sundays, the dishes are COD au gratin and duck rice.

Miguel Kingdom became famous on the Beach Caught in Oakwood, with its Fish Here, where all that came from the sea had the seal of guarantee for the freshness but also the transformation operated in the kitchen. Now in Lisbon, lost the Sea scenario but maintained the tradition of well serve. The specialities, for input, are the clams to Bouillon and Duck salad with eggs, while more substantial us will find black cuttlefish rice and sea bass to the fisherman. Finally, there's the delicious desserts of Mafalda.

With inspiration in the Portuguese gastronomic roots, but adapted to contemporaneity of current cuisine, the restaurant offers various proposals by Inevitable of Chef Francisco Ferreira, who will surprise lovers of Portuguese cuisine. With a sober and elegant decoration, which transports us to the refinement of a 15th-century palace, now fully recovered, with a privileged location next to Marginal and splendid views over the Tagus River, the Inevitable restaurant presents itself as the ideal place for a relaxed lunch or dinner and unobtrusive lively conviviality.

Quinta do Calafado remains alive, thanks to two imposing towers that flank this new unit of accommodation and, at the same, they do look bad we approach. Opened in 2012, the hotel invites you to rest and to silence. The 99 rooms, including seven suites, all have a view, to the vast garden of the property or to the castle of Penamacor. The two presidential suites, located in two towers, distinguish themselves from everything else. Stone walls, luxurious décor and feeling of being ... Kings for one day.

Rural property whose history dates back to the 12th century, when it was sold to the order of the temple. Here cross the world stories, past and present, with the day-to-day. Even today there are still traces of different occupations, as the case of a Roman bridge, remains of an olive oil mill of the Mozarabic period, and a church and Chapel built by Capuchos at the beginning of the 16th century. A swimming pool next to the vineyards of the House and walks through the countryside are indicated for those looking for a few days of rest.

A filigrana é a arte portuguesa de trabalhar o fio de ouro ou de prata. Há dois tipos de filigranas: a de aplicação e a de integração (joias). As peças mais características têm a forma de coração, Cruz de Malta, alfinetes medalhas, brincos, caravelas, entre outros. Estes adornos fazem parte do traje feminino de Entre Douro e Minho, tendo esta atividade passado de pais para filhos.

António José Lagarto aprendeu os segredos da profissão aos 11 anos, com o seu pai, Francisco Narciso Lagarto. A Olaria é uma das mais antigas e tradicionais atividades da vila de Viana, tendo características próprias. Através dos tempos foi caracterizada pelo seu aspeto grosseiro e simples, devido à não existência de motivos decorativos, o que hoje em dia já não acontece.

In the restaurant Only Snacks, on guard, as the name implies there is no complicated dishes around here, just snacks! The calhos, the woodpecker, the ear or octopus salad and liver baits are the specialties that can also take home. If hunger shake, "bifanas (€2,20) and the nails (€ 2,50) are a good option. But the surprise here are preserved. The spicy tuna and sardine cans cost €0,75 and the eel-€1,80. Go to the table at dish, accompanied by a bag of bread (€0,70). The wine by the glass (€0,40) or pitcher (€ 1 to € 3), also causes admiration …

This is the former home of writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974), author of books such as "A Selva", which describes the drama of emigrants and the exoticism of the Amazon jungle, and "Volta ao Mundo", a description of his almost two-year journey shortly before the Second World War. This building, dating from the mid-19th century, is now a museum that brings together the writer's books, manuscripts and personal objects, including the shoes and suitcase that accompanied him on this trip around the world.