Located in the financial district of the capital city, ten minutes from the city centre and the airport, this hotel offers a quiet and comfortable stay. Features 315 modern and well-equipped rooms and twelve multiúsos rooms for banquets, meetings and conferences. In this cosmopolitan hotel offers private garage yet and the proximity of the Zoo, universities, sports and activities zone with green Hippodrome.

Overlooking the city of Horta, Monte Carneiro is a volcanic cone and a natural viewpoint par excellence. From the top of its 267 meters above sea level you can see the entire city of Horta, including marina and the zone of Porto Pim, the Flemish Valley and the island of Pico. A landscape of rare beauty that makes the delights of any professional or amateur photographer.

Considered to be one of the city’s ex-libris, the Serra do Pilar (and its typical church) is located at the city entrance, one of the highest places of Vila Nova de Gaia. The Convent, that no longer functions, belonged to the observing prebendary of Santo Agostinho, that occupied the place during the 16th century. In front of the church there’s a belvedere with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Oporto.

Founded in the 16th century by Baltasar de Andrade, this was one of the richest convents in the city. The convent of Santa Clara stands out thanks to its symmetric facade, divided in three and the portico has an image of the Patron Saint. It has a spacious courtyard and an impressive two-storey cloister. Currently, the City Hall is here and a part of the building houses the Municipal Archive.

The Machico Museum Center is a cultural institution created by the Machico City Council, after the restoration of the Solar do Ribeirinho property (built in the 17th century). In this museum you can find, in an interactive way, stories and characters that made up the current City of Machico throughout its almost 600 years of history, distributed across the four thematic areas on display.

It honors one of the greatest names in Cartago's culture. Despite having graduated in medicine, Marcelino Mesquita distinguished himself as a poet and playwright. Born in 1856, he was also a journalist, writer, and member of parliament. The statue is located in a central place in the city, Praça 15 de Dezembro, right in front of the City Hall. The Municipal Library is also named after him.

The São João Theatre was open in 1798, at the present Praça da Batalha. This theatre, which became the binding meeting point to the romantic generation, was destroyed by a fire in April, 1908. Nowadays, the Companhia Nacional do Teatro São João, totally rebuilt by Marques da Silva, is one of the main buildings in the city and stage for the most important cultural shows of the city.

Footway beginning next to the ER 110, giving access to the Bica da Cana, Casa do Caramujo and Folhadal areas and ending at the ER 228. It goes through areas of great natural beauty, with lots of waterfalls and tunnels.

This route is designed for the leisure and well-being of the local population. Along the way, information panels are installed about the region's flora and fauna. The route begins at Pedra Furada, with access to Porta de Salvaterra, and continues towards Valença.

An integral part of the Ribeiras Park in Fiães, these walks are characterized by the beauty of the surrounding landscape. The park is accessible to people with reduced mobility and visual impairments; along the trails you will find information panels about the flora and fauna found there.