O edifício foi, originalmente, o solar da família Figueiredo Abranches, tendo sido mandado construir em 1773 por Teresa Bernarda de Figueiredo Abranches e seu marido Francisco José Pinto de Mendonça, que era Desembargador. Herdeira do Morgado das Obras, por parte de seu pai, a ela se ficou a dever a designação de Casa das Obras, pela qual o imóvel é também conhecido. A casa ficou concluída em 1778, mas nesse ano era já habitada por Luís Bernardo Pinto de Mendonça e Figueiredo e Ana Leonor Nogueira d'Abreu e Abranches, herdeiros dos primeiros proprietários. O brasão que se conserva no tímpano …

Opened in 1999, the hotel is surrounded by a garden and has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a left-luggage office, a library and a concierge desk. Further facilities include a bar (Plaza Bar), a small supermarket, a restaurant (The Three Brothers) à la carte or buffet with children's highchairs, WLAN Internet access, medical assistance, a games room, a mini golf course tennis court and multi-sports field on synthetic turf. You can also use the outdoor car park for your car for free. For younger guests there is a …

Recent historical research has brought to light new facts about Croft Port Wine Lodges. The earliest evidence of the company's activity back to the year 1588 confirming thus the Croft as the oldest house producer still in operation. The Croft family played a prominent role in the Port Wine industry and raised the Croft the distinction position that still holds today. Its cellars are open all year round and offer one of the most genuine and traditional visits to the world of Port wine. In addition to a test basis three special category Port wines (€ 5 per person), you …

Situated in the headwaters of the Terreiro do Paço, the Ministerium Club brings new life to one of the largest and most emblematic squares. A concept all in one that offers diverse experiences in the areas of gastronomy, music, nightlife and events. Open every Saturday, the Ministerium Club will present a programme that brings to the forefront of the electronic scene and techno DJs II until the old premises of the Ministry of finance. The resident will be occupied by the Portuguese João Maria, José Salvador, Inés Duarte and Duarte Bettencourt. In order to associate the space to the historical …

The Museum-Library, named after its donor, opened to the public in 1931. During its adaptation, attention was taken to maintain the atmosphere of an inhabited house, highlighting the interior architecture and its decorative motifs. Here you can appreciate pieces of great artistic and documentary value, including works of art depicting Cascais by Portuguese and foreign artists, Indo-Portuguese ceramics, and an excellent archaeology room. The library, with approximately 2500 rare volumes, is also noteworthy; the most valuable work is an illustrated manuscript of the Chronicle of King Afonso Henriques from 1505, with a colored illustration of 16th-century Lisbon. The garden features …

The Casa de Abbades is situated in the North of Portugal, in the verde Minho region, at the entrance of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Opened its doors in 1979 and is characterized by the art of hospitality in a quiet family environment away from urban centers. Surrounded by sounds and smells unique, offers an unforgettable stay, ideal for rest with the family. Nearby you can enjoy the best traditional fairs that Minho has to offer as well as easy access to all points of interest in the North of Portugal and Galicia. Divided into three distinct spaces: the home of Manel …

It is considered the most beautiful street in the centre of Porto. It was opened in 1521 by King Dom Manuel I, was then called Rua de Santa Catarina das Flores and was the main road that connected the upper part of the city with the riverside area. Whoever enters this street notices the difference with the other streets. It has a nineteenth-century, bourgeois aspect, surrounded by typical two and three-storey buildings, with characteristic windows and iron balconies. On the ground floor are the shops and on the upper floors the merchants and their families live. It was the street …

Henry Chance Patel, born in São Paulo, and Lina Santos, portuguesa de Trás-os-Montes, decided about 12 years, transforming a small restaurant in the design of their lives. Serving small dishes while still functioned as "Dairy the Calabash". In 2002, the Brazilian inspiration entered on the menu and found the flavor of snacks served, and "the Brazilian Tasquinha" gained fame. Today, generate a new environment while preserving the spirit of the past and intimacy of a Portuguese House. The apartment consists of a space redesigned to restaurant in that each Division has a different decoration. The outdoor terraces are open throughout …

The Ribeira de Pena Environmental Park, located in Bucheiro, was inaugurated in 2007, following a strategy of preserving, promoting, and disseminating the municipality's natural and environmental resources. Its 18 hectares are home to diverse species of fauna and flora, and include wooded areas with native species (maritime pine, oak, birch, poplar, ash, chestnut...), as well as two interpretation centers and an environmental workshop. Visitors can also purchase aromatic and medicinal plants for a symbolic price. The characteristic flax cultivation has a dedicated space in the park, with a cultivation area open to visitors. There are also pedestrian and equestrian trails …

Tróia Golf, by many considered the best "Championship Course" of Portugal, was designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1980. Its 18 holes, Par-72, have a length of 6200 feet (6914 yards), a "course" rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 124 ("tees" more indented). In 2003 it was considered the best golf course in Europe by Golf World magazine. Tróia Golf Championship Course has to offer a very comfortable Clubhouse, built in a rustic style, with excellent quality services: Golf reception, pro-shop, bar, restaurant and a nice terrace overlooking the green 18. And, yet, a superb …