The construction of this building started in 1520 and lasted until the end of the century. The project is due to John Lee, the younger. Is one of the most interesting works of civil architecture of the time. The façade, facing the square, is formed by two balconies alpendradas with columns that are based on carved lavishly arched colonnades of arches of volta redonda. The encimar facade is a triangular pediment. On the West side, the granite portal, with various sculptures.

This is the main church of Pontével, a town located about five kilometers from the municipal seat. It is believed to have been founded in 1302 and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in the 17th century. Some of its most distinctive features are the three bronze bells, with intricately worked edges, in its bell tower, as well as the late 16th-century tiles and the baptismal font.

Former residence of archbishops, Palácio da Mitra or Palácio dos Arcebispos is a 16th-century building in the shape of a "u", which features typical Portuguese tiles in the rooms, also characterized by the thematic decoration of the time (representations of rural scenes, seasons or cooking). The church was completely rebuilt in the 16th century. The statues that decorate the interior rooms of the palace are from this period, as well as the monumental fountain, in Baroque style.

This construction began in 1912. After some time of inactivity, it was concluded by the sculptures Henrique Moreira and Sousa Caldas. On top of the 45 meters height granite column, you can see a lion, symbolizing Portugal, dominating an eagle, Napoleon’s symbol. On the columns’ lower part there two sculptures of the Generals Sepúlveda and Silveira. At the bottom of the monument there’s a representation of the “Victory” leading the troops and the people and the “Barcas Disaster”.

The campsite Vasco da Gama is the ideal time to visit the cities of Lisbon, Setúbal, Palmela e Pinhal Novo. Offers to install a RV, a residential, or a bungalow, to enjoy your holidays or weekends. Will surely be enchanted by the bucolic of agricultural fields, the shadows of the pine trees and the beaches of Troy, Praias do Sado, Ky, Portinho da Arrabida, with pleasant temperature all year round, even in winter.

Tasca restaurant in Monchique, Petrol, already part of almost every gastronomic itineraries in the Algarve. It was a secret for a long time, to awaken the curiosity of Heads of famous and duly starred restaurants. Not to be missed, but only for brave, with peaks of red meat fat, black pudding, cheek (cheek), black pig boar loaves and beans with cabbage, among other dishes, which are prepared in the wood-fired oven.

In Uncle Julius Tasquinha, in Guimarães, fame is admittedly noised: here are the best nails in bread, is what time it is, and with the guarantee of seem first butter bite. But, there are also hot dogs, hamburgers in bread, "bifanas, Breville. And don't be alarmed: prices fluctuate between € 2 and € 5, already with drink. For the distracted, an essential warning: this is a ludicrous, where little tasca simplicity meets Uncle Julius a friend.

Village Tavern Restaurant, in Nisa, assumed as a rustic wine cellar and fresh, where air conditioning is not needed for anything. The Bureau lead regional gastronomy products, but with a touch of innovation, being able to surprise. On the one hand, advancing with a cacholeira with pineapple, or with some goslings in the oven. But, on the other, innovate with a secret Japanese carp unlikely, or even local barbel. In time to receive the Bill, surprisingly low price.

Às portas de Castelo Branco, esta quinta faz um convite permanente para uma visita em família. Os animais são presença permanente e integram os trabalhos diários desta propriedade agrícola. Uma faceta que, certamente, vai fascinar os mais novos que, podem também, com os pais, fazer divertidos piqueniques. No exterior, existe ainda uma piscina e um tanque. A casa senhorial foi devidamente reabilitada para poder servir de unidade de alojamento. Dispõe de cinco quartos, muito confortáveis e bem equipados.

Is a coffee house and a juice bar that assumes fully the breakfast lunch & restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy, the staff is professional and there is a great variety of products of excellence. The result is a unique combination, which invites you to relax and enjoy the perfect environment to socialize with family and friends. Is the ideal space for breakfast or a light meal at any time of the day, as if you were at home. Serves coffee to go (Coffee to go) and has free WiFi.