Ordered to build by d. Mafalda, daughter of King Sancho I in the 13th century, the Church of the Savior of Gândara (as was previously known) is, according to various experts, a modest copy of the Church of Cedofeita, Porto, in particular at the level of decoration, which attests to the roaming of the Romanesque artists in this region of the country. From the 17TH century, this Church also begins to be known as Santa head, due to a skull kept in silver reliquary and exposed in altar, said to belong to a single unknown, and which assigns followed qualities. …

This building has two bodies: nave and main chapel. The church presents a façade with a lintel main door and framed jambs. It stands out the strong fitomorphic application that surrounds it. In the beginning of the century it was inserted a watch. It possesses a bell tower with a clear marking of two registers in which the bell is in the last one. The tower is topped by a balustrade and roof in the shape of a needle. On the main chapel it stands out the lateral walls displaying three windows with an interesting plastic work. The floor is …

The current building was designed by Joaquim Norte Júnior and inaugurated on June 30, 1934. It replaced the building that burned down in 1930 at the same venue, property of the Masonic society "Love of the fatherland". The building, in presenting an Art Deco style, stands out from the other buildings of the city of Horta. It is a large-scale construction where stands out, in the main façade, a double staircase flanked by two Dragon trees. It was here that, in 1976, took place the inaugural act of the first term of the Regional Government and, for several years, worked …

Alfundão is one of the oldest villages in the Alentejo, with 51.90 km2 of area and 998 inhabitants. There are some Roman remains, such as two inscriptions dedicated to the goddess Fortuna that demonstrate the importance of this land in the Roman period. Even without major documentary confirmations by the 13th century Alfundão would be a landlord with its own jurisdiction. In 1372, Ferdinand donated her term to Diogo Afonso de Carvalhal, a period from which happened to have, even in fleeting, the category of village.

This is the last beach on the West Coast. On the road leading to the lighthouse, there is a plaque with the indication of beach. Between tar and straight on dirt paths to tear up fields of great natural beauty, the Praia do Telheiro. Domestic and foreign surfers are regulars of this site. The beach is narrow and without accidents. North of Cape St. Vincent, the 1 kilometre, is the Bay of Armação de Pera that must be explored, due to the existence of particular geomorphological aspects, as more fully informative Board.

The restaurant Pearl of Moorish press for the quality of its snacks, as well as by the variety of seafood that serves. It is a space with more and more fans, so we advise booking. In the letter, you will find good reasons to eat without haste: octopus salad and roes, quail eggs fried in bread, pepper stuffed with tuna or crab, clams and knives on the plate, among many other delicacies. Family house with 30 years of existence, is led, with much sympathy, by Miguel Almeida.

With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.

At lunch the environment is informal but at night the room gets intimate and sophisticated contours. Still, thanks to the simplicity of the decor and the friendliness of the staff, is an unassuming and pleasant space. The menu consists of dishes from traditional base, interpreted in contemporary and creative way for lovers, the tomato soup with egg is a well established option. Also try the crab puff or feathers with Apple risotto. All well cooked, well presented and delicious! Special note to the wine cellar and the variety of wines by the glass.

The restaurant the tunnel stays in Oliveira do Hospital, and must pass a tunnel made of stone of the region, to get to this place. To compensate for the cold, the fireplace even deleted gives additional comfort. But to warm body and soul better than the regional dishes that they serve. At lunch, the dish of the day, meat or fish, accompanied by bread, olives, drink, dessert and coffee, €8,50. At dinner, let yourself go through that cost € 9 regional chanfana and gives comfortable for two.

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 …