The Interpretive dos Moinhos da Gávea Core results from recovering five watermills, surrounded by a pleasant leisure area also recovered. The aim of this Center is to reproduce the traditional route of the water, showing visitors how does bread Cycle, while preserving the historical and cultural traditions of the region. Here are handled themes related to the millology, since the cycle of cereals to the day to day Miller, passing by different grinding systems and ending Robin mills. Select your visit and step back in time. Will start with "Caster mill". It follows the mill "the evolution of grinding: the …

The coming of the commemorative standard Admiral Vasco da Gama to Nazareth, placed on this site in 1939. According to tradition, the browser, before embarking to the discovery of the sea route to India, came as a pilgrim to Senhora da Nazaré. Here, invoked his protection and traded his thick gold chain which featured, by the beads of the Virgin. Legend has it that the passage of the Cape of storms, stood up a big storm endangering boats and men. At that time, Admiral shot the Lady's necklace to the waters, which soon calmed down. After returning to Portugal, Vasco …

Inserted in the draft, the inescapable reference Chapitô cultural, social and educative that crosses the formation, animation and social intervention through the arts and show business, it's a restaurant table Chapitô that draws on the roots of the traditional Portuguese cuisine. With a new, dynamic and experienced team, here you will find three spaces, each with its gastronomic offer: on the terrace and gazebo grill the charcoal, a rarity; a petisqueira; and yet the restaurant with a breathtaking view over Lisbon, where the raw material of each dish turns into pleasure. Chapitô it's an experience you won't forget. "At the …

Situated in one of the privileged points of the city and with an extraordinary view of the Alfama and the river Tagus, the Portas do Sol is stated as a new oasis of the Lisbon circuit. The sofas around the terrace suggest an air of "dolce far niente", in addition to accommodate anyone who wants to enjoy the charms of the city without giving up the comfort. With optimum conditions of accessibility and a varied menu, the Portas do Sol offers also a part inside for those looking for a bit of shade and modernity. On the menu of the …

Amazing architectural point of view, the Pousada is the result of the joint between an exquisite 18TH-century palace, designed by the architect Nicolau Nasoni and classified national heritage in 1910, where the reception, restaurant, bar, business center, the main lobby and the lounges and meeting, and an old grinding millwhere are the generous and very comfortable 87 rooms, especially those overlooking the river and the Palace, as well as several meeting rooms and an inviting spa. The pool and the former boarding pier are an invitation he couldn't refuse for a late afternoon reinvigorating. Direct access to the river and …

Designated a Property of Public Interest in 1978, the village of Piódão is located near the Hermínios Mountains and is one of the oldest settlements in the country, unique for its clustered layout surrounded by an extensive green expanse. The village originated from the need for concentration and settlement of shepherds who lived in the surrounding area. Its landscape and architectural ensemble is remarkable (with schist being the main material used in construction). Due to its difficult access, the village is known as a refuge for notorious criminals. Of particular note are the parish's four chapels: St. John, St. Barbara, …

This village was founded in 1616 on the estate of S. Luís de Jacentes (now Assentes), belonging to D. Estêvão de Faro - Count of Faro and Commander of S. Salvador de Jones. It also belonged to D. Diniz de Faro, the second and last Count of Faro, and to D. Juliana de Faro, the Countess of Faro. It was a town, formerly called Farinho, a very fertile land, especially in cereals. In 1775, the town's grantee was D. José Luís de Vasconcelos e Sousa, 6th Count of Pombeiro and 1st Marquis of Belas. Its parish priest was from the …

The Pedras Salgadas & spa nature park, is a 4-star tourist set, situated in the interior North of Portugal to 580 meters of altitude, in the middle of Parque de Pedras Salgadas, belonging to the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, between Vila Real and keys. Pedras Salgadas Park offers 20 hectares, with five miles of paths that lead to the discovery of its intricacies. Here all the energy emanating through nature remains intact. Pedras Salgadas was in fact on the way royalty holiday. Today this delightful spa town has become a destination "fashion". The power of water and the …

Quinta do Convento da Franqueira, situated in Barcelos, is a space of turismo de habitação installed in a former Franciscan convent from the 16th century. From here you can see a beautiful landscape that spans from the Gerês to the sea. The main House has four guest rooms, but who seek an accommodation with kitchen may stay in the apartment of the cloister, which is located on the ground floor. The Gate House, totally independent of the main house offers visitors more privacy in their fourteen acres of private grounds, visitors will find the lush fields and gardens of Franqueira …

On the northern slope of the Castle Hill, the possible Roman city forum creates an artificial platform, supporting the imposing monumental complex of the city of Myrtilis. This entire platform, leaning against the wall, rested on a solid underground gallery approximately 30 meters long and 6 meters high. In Late Antiquity, in the 5th and 6th centuries, lavish religious buildings were erected here; among them, a possible Episcopal Palace and a baptistery, of which significant fragments of a beautiful set of polychrome mosaics remain. During the Islamic period, during the 12th and 13th centuries, this entire area was occupied by …