The Hotel Marina Atlântico, opened in October 2004, is a true reference in the city. The hotel offers bright and contemporary décor, inspired by nautical motifs. Its location is fantastic, right in front of the marina and the new cruise port, in the Centre of Ponta Delgada. The 184 rooms, divided by various typologies, are very comfortable and offer nice balconies facing the sea. In addition to the swimming pool and the gym, there is also a massage service. Lacks nothing in this hotel full of sea glass, the Hotel Marina Atlântico is a modern, bold and functional hotel that …

Built on top of a hill, 665 meters above sea level and with an excellent command over the surrounding landscape, this Iron Age fortified town stands out for its trapezoidal plan given by the three lines of granite walls, making it the residential area delimited by the first line of wall torn by three access entrances. A considerable number of fragments of smooth and decorated pottery were collected at the site, which attests to the three periods of occupation found in this town: the Iron Age, Romanization and medieval times. In addition to these elements, several numismas, fibulae, granite millstones, …

The Axis Ponte de Lima Golf Resort Hotel is located on top of a hill, from which one can enjoy the green landscape that surrounds the modern building, built in 2003. With 40 rooms spread over 2 floors, this space is ideal for those who enjoy sports. Play a game of tennis, swim a few laps in the indoor pool, work out in the fitness area or simply enjoy the green landscape and the comfort of the hotel to refresh batteries and breathe fresh air. One of the gains of the hotel's 18-hole golf course. To help in this aspect …

About 100 yards West of the Via Romana, in the Pindus, near a bifurcation of paths and already in private land is what remains of megalithic monument. It is not possible to determine its dimensions, since it was nearly destroyed by agricultural work. However, retains a mainstay stuck about 0.90 metres high and 0.67 meters wide, which was later reused as a divisive landmark properties. On one side they seem to bring out two crosses recorded. A property wall, about 50 meters, lies what appears to be another mainstay, decorated with a Sun motif. Nearby this monument there's record of …

This Gothic church suffered several transformations, particularly on the 18th century. On the main chapel it is possible to stand out the most remarkable Joanine altarpiece from the city, the golden carved altarpieces, and pelmets in Rocaille style and glazed tiles panels showing scenes from Christ life. It is alo worthy to mention the sacristy with panelled ceiling, the two floors cloister, the Gothic chapter room from the 16th century, and the central fountain dating from the 18th century. The classification includes the part composed by the apse chapels and the apse, the cloister and the baroque building from Ordem …

This is one of the most beautiful Portuguese Romanesque monuments, with an external appearance resembling a fortified church. The current construction began in 1162, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques. It served as the Episcopal See until 1772 and subsequently belonged to the Misericórdia (a charitable institution) until 1778. From 1785 to 1816 it was occupied by the Third Order of Saint Francis, and after that date it became the seat of the parish of São Cristóvão. The main façade features a magnificent portal, formed by arches supported by columns with decorated capitals. The 13th-century cloister was the first …

It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …

The Museum of geology at the UTAD was founded in 1985 by Prof. Dr. Fernando Real, notable geologist and Magnificent Rector of the Instituto Universitario de Trás-os-Montes that the following year would be the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. For the creation of the Museum greatly contributed the professors that constituted the Department of geology at this time. The Museum is situated in the building of Geosciences, which constitutes the core of the campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. This museum, scientific character, has an area of approximately 250 m2. It houses collections of minerals, rocks …

The Convent of San Payo was founded by the Franciscan friar, Gonçalo Marinho, in 1932. After several adversities (the extinction of religious orders and a devastating fire), the convent was abandoned and fell into a state of complete degradation, with its assets disappearing, some looted and others transferred to chapels and churches in the municipality. In the 80s of the 20th century, the building was acquired by the sculptor José Rodrigues who, together with the architect Viana de Lima, completely restored it, taking care to preserve part of its original design. Currently, the convent is the sculptor's residence and workshop, …

The location of the Pine Cliffs resort is only extending over 68 acres of natural beauty on top of an extraordinary cliffs, overlooking the extensive golden sand beach and the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The 60 meters above the golden sand and the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean, lies the well-known Pine Cliffs golf course. This is one of the most unique golf courses in the country, built in the middle of a pine forest, with fairways lined by trees that extend parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, providing all who visit, breathtaking views. The main concern of …