Quinta da Ribeira da Urze apparent from the rehabilitation of two houses and a granary. Away from the movement and restlessness of the city world, Quinta da Ribeira da Urze lies about North of Pico Island, in the municipality of São Roque, place of Prainha, surrounded by a small population that is dedicated to agriculture. Here you can observe and experience the hand milking of cows, savor the fresh milk and cheese for breakfast, Cook a typical dish, shower, pool or sea fishing, dive, walk or bike, go to the restaurant, to vinyards World Heritage or visit the neighbouring islands …

Inserted at the luxury resort of The Lake, this space takes you to embark on a unique experience around the world, where you can try five senses from five continents. On this trip you will experience at the Blue SPA, the wonders of a Jet pool and other baths with all the benefits that hydrotherapy offers. Follow towards Green SPA and let yourself go for lots of sensations, since the Japanese shiatsu massage on the island of Java, passing by India, with an Ayurvedic massage or a touch of aromas of Africa. At the Lake Beauty Center, can take advantage …

The construction of Quinta da Mirabela goes back to 1888. It has been recently remodelled, and is now a luxurious Inn preserving the culture patrimony of the history of Madeira. The location is privileged, in a calm area, 2 km away from the city centre. It offers a great panoramic view of the bay and the harbour of Funchal. From the terrace it is possible to see the famous basket cars sliding down the hill. The complex has 24 rooms, all viewing the sea. It has a restaurant, a bar, health club, reading room and various spaces to relax and …

Before you enter, follow the advice given by this rural tourism unit: close your eyes, take a deep breath and take your mind of all thoughts that accompany it. Now you can experience a new world based on environmental sustainability. Were therefore adopted water utilization systems and solar energy. Something that you can enjoy in the nine double rooms with en-suite bathroom and access to the garden and the pool. In the House, you can also enjoy the smoothly as the stone square contemporary décor and find your corner of peace and tranquility.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic center of Guimarães is a clear example of the preservation of a medieval urban core, in what is now a modern city. Intrinsically linked to the emergence of nationality in the twelfth century, the city is formed by a diverse set of buildings. In the center, you can easily see the bourgeois and noble houses from the 15th to the 19th century and the urban houses with smooth facades built during the 17th and 18th centuries. Of special beauty are the 19th century houses with a Pombaline style and houses covered …

In September 1957 the Earth began to tremble and, from there, Faial was never the same. For 13 months, between September 27, 1957 and October 24, 1958, a volcanic phenomenon completely transformed this tip of Faial island in three distinct eruptive phases. Panicking, the inhabitants of Capelo and Praia do Norte runned away, or to the nearby islands or to the United States. Today, one can still verify the results of the eruption: fields and houses buried, the Capelinhos Lighthouse completely unusable (now renovated to the Volcano Interpretation Centre) and a rugged landscape, almost lunar.

The Vestigius is the new wine bar in the Cais do Sodré. Not assuming as a restaurant, features a letter from snacks to accompany the great diversity of wines. Also has a terrace so that the visitor can enjoy the privileged location on the banks of the Tagus River. Vestigius is also a cultural space, prepared to host musical performances, exhibitions of fine arts, design and furniture and private events of all kinds. The meeting, in Lisbon, the Portuguese-speaking cultures, mirrored by the cultural content presented and intercultural dialogue among these countries is the concept associated with this ancient port …

A village located about two kilometers from Santa Comba Dão, its natural attractions stand out. Its architectural heritage includes the pillory, sunny houses, a house with porches, and a church built in the 12th century on the site of a Templar convent. Crafts include lace and woodwork.

In this village, located by a stream that flows to the Dueça river, the mother church, rebuilt in the 19th century, with an 18th century door, the pillory (Public Interest Construction), the Boiça House and the old Garridos Manor stand out. The Podentes Cellars belong to the Route of the Beiras Wines. The craftswork includes tapestries.

This House-Museum, donated by Marta Ortigão Sampaio to the Porto municipality, rebuilds the atmosphere of the former owner, showing mostly jewellery and painting (we point out the works of Aurélia de Sousa, Sofia de Sousa and other painters from the end of the XIX, beginning of the XX centuries).