The Brazilian confectionery is the oldest in the city of Viana do Castelo and owner of the original recipe of the Sidonians, that cake that pays tribute to Sidónio Pais. At least that's what they say here, who say that the cake was created to commemorate the death of politician born in Caminha. To establish that the latter opinion, explain that the candy is shaped like a coffin, made of almond paste, sugar and eggs. Born in 1902, the offers, besides the Brazilian regional sweets, French pastries, which the couple of emigrants who now manages the space, decided to integrate …

Inserted in the modern Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel, this wellness and health space is perfect to renovate energies, in a quiet and cosy. Features a large hydrotherapy circuit. Jacuzzi hot water to heat the sauna, passing by the Turkish bath and the shower. Offers from various massages for face and body treatments, manicure, pedicure, too short and waxing. To complement all this offer, nothing better than making a well-deserved break in the tea boutique, where you can choose your drink among a diverse set of teas from all over the world.

The Terraçu's Winery Restaurant in Covas do Douro, as its name indicates, there are several concepts. Your letter appeals to the senses and emotions, so relaxed and curious. The proposals vary every day, according to the best that nature has to offer. Open daily and without need for prior reservation, the new restaurant of Quinta Nova has the signature of the Chief, Tadesse inspires in the Customs and traditions of the Douro region, favoring the local flavours and products of each season. It's called "local food", which takes a strong sustainability and nature preservation of local food resources.

Located in the Parque das Nações, this innovative concept promotes a restaurant in Portugal, where it is possible to discover the sublime combination of Mediterranean flavors, on pizzas and folders for all tastes. Here you can enjoy lasagne, and folders, your specialty, pizza. Here, the pizza al taglio sale, a very popular concept in Rome, where the pizza is sold in rectangular slices, ideal for lead and sample along the way. But for those who prefer a quieter meal, can opt for round pizza or calzone. Its nice terrace offers fantastic views.

The castle was rebuilt by King Dinis in 1310 and underwent restoration work in the 18th century. Of the old fortification, situated atop a hill, only some sections of the wall and towers remain, in addition to the 17th-century fortifications, with escarpments, parapets, and ravelins, built during the Restoration War. The Church of Our Lady of Grace stands out, with its gable façade, framed straight lintel portal, and oculus. This castle is a characteristic example of the border fortresses of lowland regions, with a bastioned system determined by pyrotechnic artillery.

The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century keep, the ruins of the church of Santa Maria, the parade ground and several portals. There is also the Castle Nucleus, one of the museum spaces of the Palmela Municipal Museum.

This 18th-century building is notable for its magnificent Baroque portal on the exterior, topped by the national coat of arms of King John V. The simplicity of the facade contrasts with the profuse decoration of the interior, where the ceilings, painted by Lisbon artists António Simões and Vicente Nunes, and a huge canvas depicting King John V, executed around 1730 by Domenico Duprá, stand out. This library holds approximately 300,000 works, dating from the 12th to the 19th centuries, with an emphasis on law, philosophy, and theology.

Contemporaneous of the emblematic and neighbour Clérigos Tower, this building of the XVIII century was, for many years, a prison. On its dungeons were men like the Duque da Terceira (a noble), Zé do Telhado (the portuguese version of Robin wood) e Camilo Castelo Branco (XIX century writer), who wrote there one of the most famous romances, “Amor de Perdição”. The main façade divides in three floors, having a central body slightly salient, on which the entrance portal is.

The small village Chapel, dedicated to our Lady of the snows, is a granite building, of rectangular plan oriented Northeast\/Southwest. The front facade has a portal with rectangular frame, flanked by two rectangular-shaped horizontal slots, surmounted by an oculus. The gable is crowned by a cross about acroterion, and the corners are topped by triangular pinnacles with ball. Inside stands the high altar in polychrome and gilded housing religious imaginary. Is celebrated in this Chapel, among others, the mass of the feast in honour of our Lady of the snows.

Temple from the 16th century, of Manueline design, with a Renaissance main portal, with a round arch, decorated with eight carved cherubs and two warrior busts in high relief. The main façade, supported by two stone pilasters, was rebuilt in the 18th century. The interior has three naves, vaulted with ribs, highlighting the main altar, made of marble, flanked by twelve wooden chairs. The original church dates back to 1236, with construction completed in 1242. The current church was built at the beginning of the 16th century.