Restaurant with 40 years, serving traditional specialities in a relaxed ambience. It is a good harbour of refuge for those who search simple meals, where the bacalhau (salted cod) recipes stand out. If the weather allows it, choose a place in the esplanade, which is right in front of the river. Reasonable wine list.

Aldeia da Luz, as it is known today, is the result of the advancement of time. With the construction of the Alqueva dam, old Luz, of Paleolithic and Neolithic origins, was submerged, as was Lousa Castle, of Roman origin, and some Roman road crossings the Guadiana. Against the wishes of the population, a village was built from scratch, about two kilometers from the old one, inaugurated in 2002. Despite the attempt to maintain the previous features and heritage assets, it is impossible to perfectly reproduce what the waters carried away. To prevent this village's past from being equally submerged, the …

Formerly known as Penina golf course is today known as the Sir Henry Cotton golf course, and its 18 holes are those who, in the Algarve, if not throughout Portugal, provide the most demanding tests the capabilities of any golfer. Showing the inevitable difficulties in the choice of clubs, created by landscapes and land plans, the holes are crossed and flanked by a series of streams, ditches and water obstacles, requiring that the strokes are performed with precision to avoid mishaps and make couple. this field, scrupulously careful, circumvents Woods of tall eucalyptus trees and massive Palm trees to elevated …

Casa do Foral in Rio Maior. The story goes that in the past, land and surrounding dwellings paid the Forum or Charter, hence its name. Even today functions as receiving other villas in the region. Is a typical construction of the Ribatejo region in the late 19th century. His architectural trait is rustic, with its large white washed walls and covered with Ivy. Offers six rooms decorated according to the style of the region, with a fresh surroundings of pool and garden with secular trees. In the garden is also a multipurpose covered space with pool table and where you …

Christian Garden was a doctor and great benefactor in Vila Viçosa. Was quite surprised by his kindness and by thirst to know more, always guided by the concern to apply this knowledge to the illnesses of his patients. The scenarios of misery would hurt their sensitivity, which often provided their services free of charge and lived poor, passing up by difficulties at the end of his life. For such kindness, the people wanted to honor him in myriad ways and, today, the day of his birth became the municipal holiday-August 16. Died at 82 years old and left his house …

In Baixo Vouga, between Ovar and the village of São Jacinto and covering the Municipality of Aveiro in the coastal area located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria de Aveiro, this extensive dune cord is located. The Nature Reserve includes, in addition to fixed and mobile dunes, a sandy beach and a forest area (Mata de São Jacinto). Once a suitable place for sardine fishing (in the 19th century), the 666 hectares of the Nature Reserve are today an important fauna and flora heritage. In terms of flora, the dunes constitute the natural habitat for numerous species , to …

Restaurant located right in the center of Cantanhede, in a building full of history and tradition. The house was where the first Marquis of Marialva was born and still maintains the original configuration today, spreading the restaurant throughout the various rooms of the house. Also when it comes to gastronomy, this is a house full of history. With more than three decades of open doors, it has improved traditional recipes, becoming a classic of national restaurants. Be careful with the starters – there are 17 – which can leave little room for the rojões à Marquês, the roast kid à …

Rural tourism unit located a few minutes from the city of Braga and other attractive destinations such as Gerês, Vila Verde and Caldelas. Besides the natural beauty of space, Quinta de Ataíde stands out by the family atmosphere, the tranquillity and peace of mind. The activities focus on direct contact with the surrounding nature.

The name “Arca d’Água” is due to the fountain and reservoirs that exist in this spot. This is one of the most pleasant gardens in the city and one of the top preferences of children, with its leafy trees, a lake with animals, an artificial grotto and lots of green spaces. “A Familía”, a sculpture by Charters de Almeida, from 1972 stands out.

17th century house with U-shaped plant and with terrace in the middle. Stands out the ladder, all lined with tiles of different sections that end at the top by two balconies alpendradas. To close the terrace there is a wall with a gate surmounted by a pediment and crowned by a stone statue. Here lived and died Teixeira de Pascoaes.