In Baixo Vouga, between Ovar and the village of São Jacinto and covering the Municipality of Aveiro in the coastal area located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ria de Aveiro, this extensive dune cord is located. The Nature Reserve includes, in addition to fixed and mobile dunes, a sandy beach and a forest area (Mata de São Jacinto). Once a suitable place for sardine fishing (in the 19th century), the 666 hectares of the Nature Reserve are today an important fauna and flora heritage. In terms of flora, the dunes constitute the natural habitat for numerous species , to …

Restaurant located right in the center of Cantanhede, in a building full of history and tradition. The house was where the first Marquis of Marialva was born and still maintains the original configuration today, spreading the restaurant throughout the various rooms of the house. Also when it comes to gastronomy, this is a house full of history. With more than three decades of open doors, it has improved traditional recipes, becoming a classic of national restaurants. Be careful with the starters – there are 17 – which can leave little room for the rojões à Marquês, the roast kid à …

This route starts next to the Church of the Holy Spirit, in the parish of Holy Spirit, follow until you reach the Waterfall on the River of Aveiro. After passing through the tip of the Castle towards the locality of Maia, until you reach the Lighthouse of Gonçalo Velho. There you will find a way of standing desk that descends to the sea, along which you can observe several species of local flora, as well as a magnificent view of the coast of Malbusca. Getting there below you will find the ruins of an old factory of the whale, and …

Park with a total area of about 4 hectares, located in the center of the village of Montalegre. Integrates an exhibition area (with possibility of expansion to the gymnasia), an auditorium with a capacity of 320 seats, a gymnasia with synthetic flooring and countertops to 388 people, a gym equipped with weight training and fitness machines, a meeting room\/restaurant with panoramic view of the exhibition area, an area with four small taverns and a space for fairs and markets. It is also the headquarters of the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Is still under construction a get field of oxen with countertops, …

Located on the banks of the Douro River, the Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths have been sought after since the 12th century due to the unique value of their waters, becoming, in the mid-20th century, one of the best spas in the country. Sought after for their curative value, they led Queen Mafalda to build an inn on the site in 1102, which would be the precursor to the various bathhouses that followed. Now municipalized, the current Rainha Dona Mafalda spa has modern and diverse equipment that allows the application of the latest thermal techniques for prevention and thermal cure, …

Already the Bachus and, before, the Tavares Poor. Now, about the purview of Bosnian chef Ljubomi Stanicic, change the name and the concept for bistro, followed their brand image: 100 Ways. The building, Art Deco type, divided into two floors. The first with a bar, where you can drink a cocktail before your meal or following the same; the second with a room that shares the space with the filled wine cellar. Your kitchen is, as the entire environment created, simple and beautiful, with traditional Portuguese, French influences and, of course, Yugoslavia. As the chef likes to say: "food from …

Rural tourism unit located a few minutes from the city of Braga and other attractive destinations such as Gerês, Vila Verde and Caldelas. Besides the natural beauty of space, Quinta de Ataíde stands out by the family atmosphere, the tranquillity and peace of mind. The activities focus on direct contact with the surrounding nature.

The name “Arca d’Água” is due to the fountain and reservoirs that exist in this spot. This is one of the most pleasant gardens in the city and one of the top preferences of children, with its leafy trees, a lake with animals, an artificial grotto and lots of green spaces. “A Familía”, a sculpture by Charters de Almeida, from 1972 stands out.

17th century house with U-shaped plant and with terrace in the middle. Stands out the ladder, all lined with tiles of different sections that end at the top by two balconies alpendradas. To close the terrace there is a wall with a gate surmounted by a pediment and crowned by a stone statue. Here lived and died Teixeira de Pascoaes.

The original Romanic temple founded in the middle on the 13th century suffered deep changes on the 18th century that granted it the present aspect. There is a rectangular deep main chapel where crossed there are the lateral chapel and the sacristy. It stands out the carved altarpiece with two niches sided by two Solomonic columns framing the throne.