A reference point on the "island itinerary", Marina da Horta is the most important in the Azores and the fourth most visited marina in the world. Protected to the south by Monte de Guia and to the north by Ponta da Espalamanca, it is in a privileged location against the winds and is an almost obligatory passage for vessels traveling from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, in the middle of the North Atlantic. A highlight is the colorful paintings that visitors leave on the marina's wall, which turn it into a huge open-air painting gallery. The friendly welcome to these …

Small, romantic and typically Portuguese: the new restaurant snacks Bairro Alto visit all regions of Portugal and serves them in the form of delicacy. Emerged to become a new choice of the Portuguese by both the flavors, and the Pocket, the House offers snacks from €3,50 (potato skins Crispy), dinner from €9,90 (broad beans with spare ribs and sausages) and a happy hour option in one of the most unusual bohemians of Lisbon, the menu costs € 8,00 and can be seamlessly shared between 2 or 3 friends. There are still options for groups from € 18.50 with drinks the …

In the center of Porto, the gardens of Palácio de Cristal are the ideal place to take a stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The original Palácio de Cristal was demolished in 1951 to make way for the Sports Pavilion, later christened Pavilhão Rosa Mota. From the original work, which dates back to 1860 and was designed by F.W.Shields to host agricultural and industrial exhibitions, its vast garden remains. The leafy trees, the garden beds, a lake, fountains, animals that roam freely and the little corners to discover, create the perfect environment for a long walk …

This schist village, located at an altitude of 500 meters in the Serra da Lousã, boasts unique beauty and is part of the Schist Villages Network. The village's only restaurant, a small but always popular restaurant, was named after one of its inhabitants, Ti Lena. There's a small shop selling Talasnicos and other homemade delicacies. After being abandoned a few years ago, these houses were occupied by hippies from northern Europe and also by families from Coimbra for vacation homes, but many remain empty. The green vegetation and the brownish schist characterize the landscape, so it's worth exploring the many …

Fortified settlement already, located on the left bank of the Açoreira River, amounting to a maximum altitude of 736 metres. Has two imposing concentric walls, complementing the defense with a pit carved into the rock and with a turret. On the East side, there is still one of the entries in the second line of wall, with approximately 2.70 metres wide. The walls are built in appliance pseudoisódomo, observing in some sections both sides. Inside the enclosure, to the surface, ceramic fragments were found Castro home. Due to the absence of datable material of time later, it is believed that …

Hotel housed in a former Pombaline building with a modern interior and sophisticated architecture. Located in the heart of the Bairro Alto, in the emblematic traditional trade centre of Lisbon, theatres, churches, monuments and nocturnal agitation. The decoration is made of romantic details, the responsibility of Grace Leo-Andrieu and the duo of Interior Architects, José Pedro Lopes Vieira and Diogo Rosa Are. On the terrace you can enjoy magnificent views of the Tagus and Lisbon. With its privileged location and belonging to the prestigious chain "The Leading Small Hotels of the World", this hotel came to town offer a location …

The medieval fortress, comprising the castle and the urban enclosure, was built during the reign of King Dinis and completed during the reign of Alfonso IV in 1327. In the 17th century, expansion work was carried out on the fortification surrounding the town up to the current garden boundary. The São Lourenço Fort was built in the 18th century, when the bastioned fortification was extended with the Loureiros Wall. The fortress was remarkably large, surrounding almost the entire town. Located on one of the highest hills in the Serra de São Mamede, it served as a watchtower on one of …

The coming of the commemorative standard Admiral Vasco da Gama to Nazareth, placed on this site in 1939. According to tradition, the browser, before embarking to the discovery of the sea route to India, came as a pilgrim to Senhora da Nazaré. Here, invoked his protection and traded his thick gold chain which featured, by the beads of the Virgin. Legend has it that the passage of the Cape of storms, stood up a big storm endangering boats and men. At that time, Admiral shot the Lady's necklace to the waters, which soon calmed down. After returning to Portugal, Vasco …

A magnificent Jesuit temple, part of the College of the Society of Jesus, whose construction began in 1598. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal in 1759, it was handed over to the Cathedral Chapter. The main façade, austere yet elegant, is composed of two superimposed sections corresponding to two distinct construction periods: the first section, up to two-thirds of its height, is in the classical style, while the second is in the Baroque style. Inside, noteworthy features include the various Baroque carved altars from the late 17th century, the organs located on the side walls of the chancel, …

Natural reserve integrated into the Madeira Natural Park, with a total area of 1710 hectares and a total length of 6259 meters. It is exclusively marine, meaning it also covers the seabed up to 100 meters and the islets of Rocha das Vinhas and Viúva, or Rocha do Navio. This protected area was created in 1997 at the will of the local population, with the aim of protecting fishing and maritime resources against indiscriminate fishing, often using explosives. Of its natural, scientific and cultural wealth, its botanical heritage stands out, with several species of endemic flora on the cliffs, among …