Recipe: In a pan, melt the butter in the water, add finely chopped lemon peel, sugar, cinnamon, and coarse salt, and place the pan on a high heat. Bring to a boil, pour the flour, and stir it quickly. Remove from the heat to add six whole eggs, one by one, stirring softly to create a smooth dough. Take a deep casserole over the fire with a lot of oil. Divide the dough into small round pieces with the help of a spoon and fry on low heat. When cold, place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with sugar …

Marina with 1300 berths, at high prices and where it is very difficult to find a place for the vessel. Booking is essential as it is the most popular marina in the country. It has a vast support complex for recreational navigation, providing various repair services (shipyard, electrical repair, engine and sail repair) and has a gantry crane (30 t), mobile crane (3 t), electric crane (1 t ), ramp and tide grid. The surrounding area has several shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, being a place of great nightlife. Next to the marina there are beautiful beaches and golf courses.

This scenic spot is ideal for extreme sports, offering a wide range of views. Legend tells of a knight who, chasing the Devil incarnate as a deer, jumped over the abyss at Lugar do Salto (Place of the Leap). Upon landing, he invoked the name of Our Lady, and miraculously, horse and rider landed safely on the other bank, where the horse's hoofprints can still be seen today. In gratitude, the knight commissioned the construction of the Chapel of Our Lady of Salto. It's a place much appreciated by locals and tourists alike, due to its excellent location.

Located near the Douro river, the origins of this village that recived its first charter in 1202 precede the romans. Its name may come from the almonds, being that the almond tree fields are one of the region's main attractions. It has some valuable monuments, namely the mother church, romanesque with 16th century interiors, the 16th century pillory and the manor of the Viscounts of Banho. A visit to the ruins of Calábria, an old village founded between the 3rd and 2nd centuries bC, is also quite worthwhile.

Linked to the shepherds, Malhada Sorda is located on the right bank of the Côa River, in the Council of Almeida. Its origins date back to the paleolithic (as seen in the "pedra d'anta", near Carril), this village was oncee served by the roman road that linked Guarda and Salamanca. The traditional Portuguese architecture is combined with baroque buildings. Besides the "pedra d'anta" and th roman road, one should visit the mother church, the convent of the friars of Saint Augustine and the railway bridge.The high areas of the Côa valley are also pleasant.

A village located at an altitude of about one thousand metres, part of the so-called "Terra Fria" (Cold Land). It gave its name to the Natural Park of Montesinho, of which it is a part. A special note to the beautiful surrounding landscapes, with the green of the morasses in contrast with golden and reddish of the woods and to the popular buildings in schist and granite. Its inhabitants still maintain some ancient communal uses. Do visit the "casa abrigo" (shelter house) and the dam. The area is also good for mountainering.

A very old village located on the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, it has a section of Roman road. The main church, known as the Catedral das Beiras, stands out. It is a large temple with gilded carvings, a ceiling with 102 paintings, and liturgical vestments. Nearby, the "Curral dos Romanos," also known as the Dólmen da Sobreda (Property of Public Interest), a curious olive press from the medieval period, in the town of Rio de Mel, and the Penedo da Moura, a natural cave, are worth a visit.

The Hotel Alegre is a historic boutique hotel, familiar and intimate atmosphere, located in Termas de Luso at the foot of Mata do Buçaco, a romantic haven of health and well being only 20 Km from Coimbra, Lisbon 2:0 and 45 minutes from the port. Why not a cocktail and sunbathing poolside? For the more "lively" there is also a whole range of activities and trails to visit, on foot or by mountain bike, always framed by the generous and exotic atmosphere of Mata do Bussaco.

House inserted in the Natural Park of the Guadiana Valley. Organizes various activities such as fishing, hunting, mountain bike tours, hiking and clay pigeon shooting. It features a dining room and a lounge, both with fireplace. The 10 rooms equipped with air conditioning, TV and private bathroom, provide a cosy and quiet environment. Abroad, take the opportunity to admire the landscape, typical Alentejo, while if refresh in the swimming pool. Be sure to sample the delicacies typical of the region and visit the magnificent locations around.

Dubbed the City of the archbishops, many religious monuments of great patrimonial value that can be found and visited. The pedestrian streets of the historic centre, with the traditional trade, has a permanent animation. The historic sites have been preserved and are the scene of conviviality between generations as famous cafes, like the Vianna and A Brasileira. They called it the Roman Bracara Augusta and those times were brands such as the fountain of the idol, the Roman baths of the Alto da Cividade and the Arco da Porta Nova, among others.