The old area of Coimbra is characterized by narrow and steep streets that lead to the top of the hill, where the city was born. This tour begins at the Ferreira Borges Street, where the Almedina arch draws the boundaries of the old city. Climbing the Quebra Costa Street ladders, on the left you will find the Arch and the Palace Sub Ripas, from the XVI century, with a renaissance façade, a work of João de Ruão. Further ahead, the Anto Tower marks the memory of the poet António Nobre (1867 – 1900). In the middle of the slope, be …

The Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, located in the refurbished building of "Lab Chimico", of neoclassical style, is an interactive space that seeks to make known the science the public of all ages, from the collections of scientific instruments at the University of Coimbra. Waiting for you are many objects which tell different stories and curious, stories that will awaken in them the desire to learn even more. With the help of a team of highly qualified monitors, will be able to discover the exhibitions and original and creative educational activities that help meet the science in a …

Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos is an island of tranquility in Santa Eulália, close to the busy Albufeira, and 300 metres from the famous Strip at Areias de São João. The privileged access to the beach, the views of the ocean, complete this unique offer in the heart of the Algarve. Get ready for an intense experience and at the same time relaxing. Whether adventurous, athletic, or if you just want to spend a few days relaxing, the Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos offers you all this and much more. At the time of the heat, the swimming pool and …

Strong and striking presence, the Templáriso Castle is an emblematic place of the city. Located in a high place, it is worthy of visit, not only for its history but also for the panoramic view it offers, as beautiful as wide. From the primitive castle that dominated the city long ago, there’s not much left today due to continuous works. Built between 1214 and 1230 by the Templar it enclosed a circle of walls and towers. Here you may also visit the Santa Maria do Castelo Church. In its churchyard gathered the Assembly of good-men and the monastic and military …

The Praça da Liberdade has known several names along the centuries. Its construction was due to the progressive growing of the city. It was a meeting point for politicians, writers and artists and became a place searched for all classes. Among other marking events there will always be the death by hanging of the liberals, in 1829, (after this rehabilitated as “liberty martyrs”. In 1866 is open the monument to the liberal King, a tribute of the city to D. Pedro IV. The Portuguese Republic was first proclaimed here, January, 31st, 1891. In 1916, when the city council decided to …

The village of Alvito da Beira is believed to be of Moorish origin. According to historians, it was the Arabs who introduced the first olive groves to the region. These reached such a size that by the early 20th century, there were 10 olive presses in the parish. Small walls were built to protect the olive trees, of which traces still remain. In terms of architectural heritage, the main church, cross, old fountain, Mó fountain, Dáspera fountain, and Sobrainho fountain stand out. Crafts include weaving, tinsmithing, hand-made shoemaking, and blacksmithing.

Casal do Rei, a village of 150 inhabitants, mostly farmers and resin extractors, is located at 6 km away from Vide. Its architectural heritage includes the chapel that evokes Saint Joseph. The legend says that Domingos de Fugueiredo, a friar that escaped his convent, found refuge in this village and oredered the building of the chapel. This village stands out for its schist houses and for its communal ways of life (including the olive oil press, the oven and the mill). Nearby, there is a wood with vestiges of primitive vegetation.

Located on a counterfort of the Gardunha mountain, between the valley and the foothill, this is one of the oldest villages in the parish. The romanesque church with ulterior details, the chapels of the Holy Spirit, Saint Pelágio, Our Lady of Conceição, Our Lady of Amparo, Saint Tiago, Saint Sebastian and Saint Catarina, the House of Saint peter, the custody, the 16th century houses and the fountains of Figueiredo and of the Rua da Fonte (Fountain Street) stand out. Nearby, there are the ruins of the Convent of the Seixo of the Capuchos Friars, of the early 16th century. The …

It was one of the first villages with register, dated from 1195. Located at the foot of the southerly ladder of Gardunha Sierra, it stands out for its architectonical patrimony: the Town house, pillory, mother-church (where is the reliquary of S. Vicente), Misericórdia church (with the sacra art museum), chapels of Santo António, S. Sebastião and S. Francisco and Nossa Senhora da Orada, Calvary, emblazoned houses, fountain, Town hall and Misericórdia Hospital. The strawy chairs, the patchwork-quilts, the linen towels and wood works are some examples of the local handicraft.

The Goldem Tram 242, located in baixa pombalina, in the Centre of Lisbon, has 131 beds, distributed over 20 rooms, 16 of them are bedrooms, (mixed, male and female) with bunks and black out curtains, and four are suites with a private bathroom. The first floor of the hostel has a café and a lounge bar where every morning is served breakfast. The Coffee Shop – Tram Lounge Bar also proposes meals based on Portuguese tapas specialties and assorted snacks. The values described as single room are applied per bed in the dorms.