Built between 1295 and 1305, this monastery, founded by King Dinis, belonged to the Cistercian Order. Heavily damaged by the 1755 earthquake, only the door and the apsidal chapels of the church remain, as well as some sections of the cloisters. The Gothic apse, composed of the main chapel and two apsidal chapels covered by chamfered ribs, is particularly noteworthy. This monastery houses the tombs of King Dinis and his daughter, Dona Maria Afonso.

This manor house dates back to 1280 and has undergone renovations and transformations over the centuries, documented in the reigns of King John I, King John III, and King Afonso VI. Comprising two sections, a ground floor and a main floor, it features an entrance gate with a coat of arms at the top. The chapel is set back from the building, and an inscription on the lintel indicates it was built by Pedro Vaz C. de Sousa.

The Church, which had the designation of Hermitage of San Sebastián, suffered important works in the 18th century for adaptation to the headquarters of the brotherhood of the third order of St. Francis. It is a single-nave longitudinal building and main facade with a portico of adintelado granitic unit. Features a large late-eighteenth-century window. Still retains the sink of holy water of late Renaissance art. Currently, is a charitable Association for young girls.

The Campiférias of Vila Nova de Milfontes benefits from the proximity of the Mira River and the sea, so it is a very appreciated by vacationers and by practitioners of sports fishing and other nautical activities. Has all the conditions and facilities so you can enjoy the wild beauty of the alentejan coastline, far from the stress of cities and pollution. Its main point of interest the Forte de Vila Nova de Milfontes.

The Parque de Campismo de Canelas, located in armacao de Pera, the heart of the Algarve, is a green and fresh area, where you can do outdoor camping or staying in apartments. It features swimming pools, restaurant and lounge, among other services, in order to provide you with all the conditions to enjoy holidays in harmony with nature. Its main points of interest the fortress of armacao de Pera and the magnificent beaches.

Located in the parish of good head, in place of Small huts, municipality of Torre de Moncorvo. This restaurant spreads the flavors of the fish in the River, of dishes whose main ingredient is the fish in the river. Restaurant with two rooms overlooking the river. Cuisine of excellent quality. Bang burglaries, But, above all, tiny barbs, fried in olive oil and salt, crispy and remembering the late afternoon on the edge of the river for many years.

This is the best-known viewpoint in Vila Nova de Cerveira, located next to the Cervo sculpture, a popular iron work by sculptor José Rodrigues. Located on a hill called Alto do Crasto, it pays homage to the symbol of the village where, in the past, deer abounded. Despite being located at just 300 meters above sea level, it is amazing with its extremely beautiful and imposing views. From here you can see a large part of the Minho River, from its passage through Valença to its mouth, in Caminha. On the other side, you can see the municipality of Tominho, …

Neste espaço é tudo típico, dos potes de barro que escondem vinho caseiro, ao balcão em pedra polida pelos cotovelos dos muitos que ali passam para provar um copo de três. A origem do nome mistura-se com a história da família proprietária, tendo começado com o bisavô de Fernando Proença, o atual “Larga a Velha” e pai dos futuros herdeiros da alcunha. Consta que o ancestral fundador da tasca não largava uma anciã da localidade, não havendo grandes certezas quanto à veracidade da história, provavelmente criada através de aditivos etílicos. A tasca O Larga a Velha é uma espécie de …

Recipe: Start by chopping the crystallized fruits, softening them with a glass of Port Wine, and the dried fruits (pine nuts, walnuts, raisins). Dissolve the yeast in a cup of flour and a decilitre of water. Mix 150 grams of margarine and a lot of sugar and the zest of a lemon and an orange. Add yeast and four eggs to the mix, along with the remaining flour sifted with a dessert spoon of salt. Sprinkle with flour, knead well and let sit (until the dough doubles in volume). On a tray greased with lard, place the dough and a …

The São Vicente Thermal Baths, located in Penafiel, next to the Douro River, boast some of the most sulphurous waters in Europe, making them a unique destination for those seeking to combine health and well-being. Here, you can enjoy the therapeutic properties of the thermal water, revitalize your mind and body through the dynamic pool, or simply relax and find harmony and balance in the spa. All this is set within a magnificent wooded and verdant park, with centuries-old trees, where you will find the best-preserved Roman Baths in the country, whose origins date back to 315 AD, as well …