Fortified village, chronologically contemporary castro de Pedrário, located on the upper deck of the Mount of the same name, 1128 m above sea level. Difficult to access by the East side, it is a semicircular enclosure defended by a single thick line of wall. Inside the enclosure are visible a few boulders with circular dimples. In all its extension you can still identify a line of wall, although only the foundations remaining on some points. These structures are attributable to the iron age. This border is the castro de Pedrário, which gets an insider's view, both dominating the Valley of …

To get to this House, where was born the browser Cabrillo and currently runs a House of rural tourism, it is necessary to traverse a dirt forest road for about ten kilometers from Paradela as the river the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The 16th century navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was born in lapel, in the parish of Cabril, leaving then to Spain, where he has placed at the service of the Spanish Crown, who sent him to America. Here did the recognition of the West coast of North America to California, being the first European to step on its soil, in …

Long sandy beach located in a picturesque fishing village. The boats that connect to this dream beach leave from Olhão. Upon arrival, it takes about 15 minutes to walk until you reach the beach. The walk will be worth it, as, to get to the beach, there is a cement path that crosses the small "neighborhood" of fishermen, with houses built in a disorderly and carefree way. When the housing area is left behind, only dunes can be seen. As you walk along the wooden walkway, the sea appears on the horizon. The sand is relatively rugged, but peaceful. The …

Being the polychromy and exuberance of the shapes the main features of Baroque, it is not possible to walk through the city without noticing the many baroque buildings the city owns. This architectonic style can be seen in several buildings of civil and religious architecture of Porto. Some of the best examples of this style are the Clérigos Church and Tower, the Misericórdia Church’s façade, Santo Ildefonso Church and The Holly See, being this last one, of Romanic origin, one of the first to suffer baroque changes. From the Clérigos to the Santo Ildefonso Church we can observe a set …

Quinta da Bouça d'arques, in Viana do Castelo, is owned by Abreu Teixeira family for three centuries. It is inserted into a large farm, the vineyards and the land of clay with century-old trees. Adapted to the tourist aspect, offers seven houses (six T1 and T2) all carefully decorated in a blend of the rustic and the modern, and baptized with names of plants and trees. The houses have independent access and private garden. Breakfast is served in the manor (main house) or in each of the accommodation, depending on the guest's wish. On the outskirts of the property, the …

In the Centre of Lisbon, the Epic Sana Lisboa Hotel opened in March 2013 and introduces a service tailored to your five stars. Decorated by Teresa Leonidas, the hotel distinguishes itself by the dimension of the common areas, which are part two restaurants: the Fleur de Lis, with national and international menu signed by Chef Patrick Lefeuvre, and the Switch (with à la carte service). At the top of the hotel is the Up Scale Bar with "infinity pool" around a heated pool with a waterfall and a superb view over the Tagus River. In the Wellness spa works Sayanna …

In broad green wine route, at the gates of the Douro and a stone's throw from the River Douro, open the gates of a farm to which it was assigned the name of Casa Grande de Pinheiro. This centenary building, made of history and true to its 18th century style architecture, was once a Manor House. Consisting of five rooms, four doubles and a single, have different names but with a common thread: the simplicity of the finer things in life. The rooms are decorated with comfort and good taste. Four of them with a balcony, with views to the …

Right in the heart of Lisbon, SANA Lisboa Hotel is a modern hotel offering spacious rooms with contemporary decor and equipped with all conveniences, whether your stay is for business or pleasure. The hotel's excellent location on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo (in the Marques de Pombal), within walking distance of both the business and the historic centre of Lisbon makes SANA Lisboa Hotel the hotel of choice in Lisbon. With 11 meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 900 people, SANA Lisboa Hotel is also the hotel of choice for business meetings or social events.

The Santarém Hotel has great and stunning views over the City of Santarém, The Lezíria (Marshlands) and the majestic Tagus River. Situated in a quiet part of the city, one can find the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, a quiet business meeting or to hold your corporate meetings. For such, we offer 100 rooms and 5 suites, 8 meeting rooms with capacity for up to 250 people, the "Taberna do Quinzena" Restaurant (a partnership with this well-known Ribatejo Restaurant), the Lobby Bar, the Outdoor Swimming Pool for adults and children with a Lounge Pool Bar, and the Fitness Club.

Florbela Espanca was born in 1894 in Vila Viçosa. Was a writer and poet and his life is associated with various troubles, patents on his literary production and in your life. She was married three times, but it is believed that the lack of itself wasn't stable or positive, despite being a beautiful woman by many who knew her. Thirty-six years after his birth, on his birthday, commits suicide in Matosinhos, Portugal, where he lived. Years later his remains were moved to Vila Viçosa, where there is a statue and a movie theater with his name.