Building built between 1915 and 1919 by an insurance company, who worked until 1925. On this date was leased to businessman Alexandre de Almeida, who completed the construction and adapted to the hospitality industry. In 1926 it was inaugurated the Hotel Astória, which even today is one of the most luxurious hotels in the city.

When you get to the mouth, the big Ria de Aveiro, the Vouga River spreads in fairways (being that some get into the city itself). Behind are 150 km, since the Serra da Lapa, and several contributions to thicken the flow, the last of them quite close to the mouth – the Águeda River.

Integrated restaurant in Hotel The Vine, located in Funchal's historic city centre. Features a unique contoured French fusion cuisine, giving special attention to regional products, under the umbrella of Chef Antoine Westermann. In this modern and contemporary space, very nice, we highlight the fantastic panoramic views.

Porphyry's Tavern Restaurant, in Lamego, began as a shop, but quickly evolved into the sale of snacks. Since sandwiches, tapas or rump roasts in bread. Petisqueiras variants are always accompanied by a glass of wine (the House), from €0,50. Today, Porphyry's Tavern is one of the points (almost) mandatory for those visiting the city.

Shopping Center with 3 floors, has a commercial area with 1000 m 2. Building built from scratch, with commercial, residential and offices. Features 73 stores and is located in the city centre. Is open between the 9:0 and 12:0 am. No hypermarket, supermarket. It has restaurants and gym.

Of all the fajãs – fertile places due to the microclimate created by their rugged location – Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo is probably the most famous. This is primarily due to the fact that it is the only place in the Azores where clams can be found. It also includes a lagoon and an underwater cave. Surfers also know it as one of the best places to practice the sport. Access is on foot or by motorcycle, via two nature trails.

Accessible by car almost to its end, Fajã de São João, the largest fajã on the southern coast of the municipality of Calheta, is a must-see for anyone seeking tranquility in landscapes of rare beauty. It is also known as a summer resort for some of the island's wealthy families. Its steep location is sometimes synonymous with tragedy, and the fajã's population has suffered a number of setbacks, from pirate raids to natural disasters.

Also known as Fajã da Ponta Grossa, is situated between the Fajã Chã and Fajã das Funduras. The access is done during half way on dirt and on the other half, a shortcut that descends from Norte Pequeno, or, Alternatively, the paths of fajã da Crags. There are few homes and a few barns in ruins. Although not inhabited, the inhabitants of the North Small move up here to cultivate vines, potatoes, beans and pumpkins.

Quinta dos 4 Lagares is located in the vale do Vouga, being surrounded by the Serra do Caramulo, Freita, Gralheira, Arade and St. Macarius. The farmhouse, once an agricultural House, is an example of the stately 18th-century palatial architecture, property classified as "Relevant Architectural Value". There are ten double rooms and one suite, common areas, an inner courtyard with access to the garden, pool and various leisure activities.

A revivalist palace with an iregular plan, where one should notice the façades, totally coated with stonework, the main portal which gives access to the atrium with friezes and stucco medallions, some involving mural paintings, and the main hall with two paintings on the ceiling surrounded by stucco oval fringes. One should also notice the the rooms decorated by painted vegetalist friezes, festoons, landscape painted medallions and angels.