Village built in a small lot. Its name is due to the fact that, in time, have there been flax industry. Its importance was demonstrated by having enjoyed privileges of municipal headquarters and pillory. Had judge ordinary, two councillors and a Prosecutor presented by donors. The village belonged to the convent of Santa Clara in Beja and was sold in 1503 by d. Violante de Moura, Abbess of the convent said the sum of 200 thousand Reis, Álvaro, Lord of Tentúgal, purchase which was confirmed by King Manuel I in March 14, 1516 and, later, by d. João III in …

Opened in June 2008, the project designed by the architect Souto Moura, originates in the protocol concluded in February 1999 between the municipalities of Bragança and Zamora. Situated in the historic centre of the city and with a privileged view to the century-old cathedral square, the Art Center is housed in a 18TH century building. Divided into reception area, bookstore, bar\/cafeteria, terrace, Garden, seven rooms dedicated to the work of the painter Grace Matthews, educational service rooms, private offices, conference room, temporary exhibitions Gallery, changing rooms, workshops, reception area, large collection, and the reserve ship temporary exhibitions.

Based on a long history linked to wine production and thanks to the region's climatic conditions and privileged soils, it was natural that Adega de Valpaços emerged in 1956, with the aim of providing an outlet for the large supply of wine from numerous producers. From then on, the construction of the current building, designed by architect Fernando Cunha Leitão, took 2 years, giving rise to a remarkable work of harmony between traditional and modern. The growth of the winery led to, in 1986, being assigned a long list of VQPRD wines (Quality Wine Produced in a Specific Region). The …

The Convento do Espinheiro, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa is housed in a former monastery dating from the 15th century, classified as a national monument. The 92 rooms, where exquisite details are mingled, are located in the former convent and in the new wing, harmoniously integrated in the gardens. Among the available equipment includes three pools, a SPA with five treatment rooms and a panoramic restaurant\/lounge next to the waterfall pool. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens and is situated just two kilometres from Évora, a city classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Roman and medieval necropolis, consisting of four graves of different types and chronology. Some graves are structured with vertical slate slabs, others in the shape of a box, and still others as anthropomorphic sarcophagi. The excavations carried out at the site allowed the removal of some remains consisting of ceramic artefacts, in addition to an anthropomorphic stele, currently on display in the Abade de Baçal Museum garden, in Bragança. However, of all the tombs discovered, only two anthropomorphic sarcophagi remain, leaning against the elevation on the Epistle side of the Sanctuary of Santa Marinha.

Milestone of the Via XVII of the Antonine itinerary, which connected Bracara Augusta (Braga) to Asturica Augusta (Astorga) through Aquae Flaviae (Keys). It is a medium-grained granite cylinder the rude, well carved, with about 1.20 meters high and one meter in maximum diameter. Presents two crosses recorded evidence of reuse in later times. It was found near the bridge of the Bow, during the works of the dam of Venda Nova, and placed in the garden adjacent to the dam, at Cambedo. A few years ago this site was removed and taken to the garden of Venda Nova.

Ponta de São Lourenço is a peninsula classified as a Partial Natural Reserve, and the islet of Desembarcadouro as an Integral Natural Reserve, both integrated into the Madeira Natural Park and on the list of Sites of Community Interest in the Natura 2000 Network. It consists of some volcanic hills of recent origin and steep and very high rocky cliffs that fall steeply into the sea, featuring some caves and pebble coves. Along the coast there are two main islets: Desembarcadouro and Farol. There are some endemic plants and protected animal species such as the sea lion.

Simple restaurant with family atmosphere, serving dishes of local gastronomy since 1967. The migas old-fashioned potato and the mess of cation are some of the suggestions made. The site is open since 1967, we maintain the appearance and family services rustico flavors with such tradition with sarapatel soup, bread and tomato soup. Also features chicken tostada in olive oil, deer with arrows and cachafrito which is a traditional dishes in areas that served as refuge to the Jews. For dessert we suggest the fruit salad oil and honey and the castanhitos of marvão.

Get to know this noble area of the city, where you can find numerous museums, cultural centers, palaces, churchs and other monuments. Among these, some deserve a closer look, such as: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; National Museum dos coches; Church of Memória; Palace of Belém; National Palace of Ajuda; Padrão dos Descobrimentos; The Navy Museum; Belém's Tower; The cultural Centre of Belém and the National Museum of Archeology. If you want to escape from the city's confusion, you can always choose to take a walk in the beautiful botanic garden of Ajuda or in the exotic Tropical Garden of Agriculture. After …

Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …