This pole is installed in the former Court of the ox of the people, working in network with the Interpretive Centre in Montalegre. It is a center of environmental education which focuses on species that occur in the Highlands of Mourela and in the Valley of the dam and in bird ringing in the Valley of the past 30 years Sallas and their migratory flows and the confluence of two climates, Mediterranean and Atlantic. Tourém offers three hiking routes to reconcile fundamental themes in preserving the identity of a territory; the coast Trail associates the natural heritage. Trail of Birds …

The "Lourinhã" DOC Brandy is produced in the only demarcated region for brandy in Portugal: the Demarcated Region of Wine Brandies in Portugal. The recommended grape varieties are Alicante, Alvadurão, Broal Espinho, Marquinhas, Malvásia Rei (Seminário), and Tália, and the red Cabinda. Once the grapes are harvested and crushed, the wines to be distilled are produced in wineries registered with the CVRL (National Council of Rural Development). The maximum alcohol content by natural volume cannot exceed 10%, without the addition of artificial preservatives. Distillation can be carried out using a continuous system in a copper column, or a discontinuous system …

The castle walls remain, two doors (of the village and the Santarém) and some towers. The old Palace is a monumental residential tower of the 15th century. Plant composed of rectangular main body and two turrets inserted on the wall of the village. The curtain wall that unites the turrets, crowned by way of round, is torn by arched door broken abroad, down inside. Without cover, are visible in the interior, where Corbels supporting the beams of the floors and ceilings. Still inside the enclosure, there is a large cistern. The Muslim Castle would have been conquered by the King …

The old town of Coimbra is characterized by narrow streets and steep, leading to the top of the Hill, where the city originated. Start on the street Ferreira Borges, where the Arco de Almedina mark the limits of the old city. Climbing the steps of the street of the coast, you will find the arc and the Palace Sub Laths, 16th century work of João de Rouen. A little further, Anto Tower marks the memory of poet António Nobre. In the middle of the slope, fascination with the beautiful view over the city. Around the street of Coutinhos, will come …

The submarine valley known as the Nazaré Canyon is the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Cutting across the continental shelf in a roughly east-west direction, it extends for more than 170 km in length and reaches a depth of over 5,000 meters in the abyssal plain where this canyon flows into the sea. This spectacular geomorphological feature of tectonic origin, related to the Nazaré-Pombal fault, begins to take shape about 500 meters from the coast. This submarine gorge causes significant alterations to coastal sediment transport, as this valley is a veritable sink for sediments …

The Museum of the regiment of Sappers Firemen is housed in a modern building near the Centro Comercial Colombo. With an area of approximately 7200 m2, spreads over four floors, including a flagship showroom, mezzanine, temporary exhibition room, Auditorium, children's animation space, information centre and reservations. The permanent exhibition occupies an area of 1400 m2 and houses the larger pieces, as older vehicles. The educational service aims to become the Museum of the RSB within open to the community, getting school groups, associative, University students, senior population and others, by appointment via phone or e-mail. For children, organizes activities such …

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 …

Quinta das Mineirinhas offers a variety of accommodation, with the rank of 4-star tourist apartments, between the Sierra and the Minho river, in an area surrounded by gardens and with a magnificent view. The accommodation, in houses, are situated in a square with a garden and a central lake, with a viewpoint on the Minho river and Spain. The villas have large social areas such as living room and dining area, kitchen and outdoor terrace for dining. Typologies are available with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor terrace equipped with sun loungers. The stay gives access to pools …

Opened in 1999, the hotel is surrounded by a garden and has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a left-luggage office, a library and a concierge desk. Further facilities include a bar (Plaza Bar), a small supermarket, a restaurant (The Three Brothers) à la carte or buffet with children's highchairs, WLAN Internet access, medical assistance, a games room, a mini golf course tennis court and multi-sports field on synthetic turf. You can also use the outdoor car park for your car for free. For younger guests there is a …

Consisting of four houses, Casas do Areeiro is located to the southwest of the island of Faial, in the village of Areeiro. Are traditional houses faialenses, the second quarter of the 20th century, which were in ruins and were recovered by keeping the stroke and rural style. The interiors have been completely refurbished, creating new spaces and adapting the conditions of habitability to current life though preserving some original traits. The ancient orchards have given way to terraces and gardens by creating a leisure space around each one of the houses. With the sea on the horizon and surrounded by …