Salir might have been the place where D. Paio Peres Correia awaited the arrival of D. Afonso III, so that together they could undertake the conquest of what remained in the province in the hands of the Moors. During the time of King Afonso III, this location became a stronghold, giving the castle a privileged role in the definitive conquest of the Algarve. It is presumed that the castle was burned down and rebuilt twice, and today only ruins of its walls remain.

Overlooking the so-called “Terras da Costa”, the approximately 13 km of this area of protected landscape, between Cova do Vapor (Costa da Caparica) and Lagoa de Albufeira, are a set of beautiful erosion forms, with high geological and paleontological interest. There, traces of living beings can be found, namely of plant origin. In areas adjacent to the cliff (pine forests of Medos and Aroeira) we can find some typical flora of the area.

Tasca restaurant New in Marinha Grande, is on the Esplanade that more snacks are consumed. And if the time help, the booze run with equal consistency. To deceive the famine, opt for some gizzards, some mackerel, a petinga or so by some regional alheiras. If they are many, target them with a toothpick in hand to go pulling pieces to pica-pau. The cost of the snacks vary between € 3 and € 5. At lunch can opt for a full menu, which costs only 6,50 €.

Fajã de large dimensions, but with a smaller population, this site offers visitors a haven of peace and tranquility, where water from draining down the hills mark a strong presence. In addition to the nearly fifty houses, you can find the Hermitage of our Lady of Fatima and the fountain which stands next to this. Be sure to notice the interesting lava formations.

This is a fairly easy walking route. The route covers sites associated with the Battle of Buçaco, which pitted the army commanded by Marshal Massena against the Portuguese-British forces commanded by Wellington. You'll find the Military Museum, the Queen's Gate, the Chapel of the Cedron Bridge, a chapel commemorating the biblical story, and other places of great historical interest.

This is an astronomy theme park that, for meeting a pleasant green site, also provides a direct contact with nature. Consists of an auditorium, an Observatory, a planetarium and several external modules (a representation of the Solar System, a Planet about two meters in diameter, a carousel that represents the Sun, the Earth and the Moon, a celestial sphere with hoops of 7.5 meters in diameter and a sundial Analemático).

Traces of a fortified village, located a short fortified amplitude, on a promontory over the river Assureira. On the north side, over the River, as well as on the upper deck, the traces of settlement are more obvious and consist of the alignment of a thick wall and the accumulation of stones from the collapse of structures. Not been identified ceramic or other booty consistent with human occupation of the site in prehistory.

Discover the charms of this town-museum, classified by UNESCO, in 1986, as a world heritage site, such is his legacy and historical wealth. Let yourself be guided through historic streets and squares, where past and present mingle; revel in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes, delivered to the sympathy of the people eborenses, sublime-eat cuisine, gasp with the traditions and typical handicrafts.

Building built on the site where once existed the convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça, demolished in 1901 to make way for the construction of the current building. Opened in 1904, housing initially some public offices. After working as prison, Casa do Povo, finance and as Civil and commercial Registration, was inaugurated here the school of technology of Abrantes, in 1999.

This is one of the rock art sites in the Valley of the Coa, forming a rare set of this type of art, essentially composed of stone engravings dated from the Upper Paleolithic. This core consists of a single rock, where you can observe a set of engraved motifs depicting anthropomorphic figures semiesquemáticas, armed with Spears and riding horses semiesquemáticos with reins.