An example of 18th-century European military architecture, built by King José I on the site of a former fort. This bastioned fort sits on an impressive rocky hill. Its wide spaces, interplay of lines and volumes lend it power and military effectiveness. Its distinctive feature is the Governor's residence, an unusual building within the fort's architectural context. It is also known as Lippe Fortress, named after the architect who proposed its construction. Inside, there is a chapel honoring Our Lady of Grace.

The Church consists of two volumes and by a nave, chancel and vestry. On the facade can be seen two Windows of lintel rectum and, Center, on the pediment are the Crown and the Royal arms. Inside, one of the highlights is the chancel, late-Baroque style. The hospital consists of two floors, and in the second, you can admire a tile Panel commemorating the founding of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Almeida. The interior still preserves the mortuary and a former Fund-raiser, who had direct access to the Church.

Located close to the Double Doors of Santo António, this building, with Baroque characteristics, impresses with its architecture with a long and narrow rectangular plant, distributed over two floors with transversal, vaulted barracks and a fireplace. The monument was built in the 18th century by the Count of Lippe, a German military and politician who served in the Portuguese Army, and functioned as an Infantry Barracks. Featuring a royal coat of arms on the façade, the Quartel das Esquadras is the final object of a set of infantry barracks with the same typology, usually visible in the Alentejo squares.

Inside the main building, in a space where blue and white dominate, the décor is governed by the hotel's standards of elegance and refinement, which guarantees perfect and unforgettable meals. It also has the attribute of the menu having been designed by the award-winning chef Joachim Koerper, who surprised the island with haute cuisine proposals that are not common in these parts. Luís Pestana takes on the role of executive chef, providing irresistible proposals every day. The combination of luxury has already resulted in a Michelin Star.

The Companhia das Lezírias is famous for its wines and its horse breeding. Its restaurant is also quite appreciated with fine dishes of the Ribatejo region. On saturdays the motto is: those who can eat all the country buffet won't have to pay for their meal. It is a rather well served banquet, meaning every customer will pay their bill in the end. On sundays, on can enjoy the "cozido bravo ribatejano" for only 15.5 €. A welcoming space where reservations are recommended, mostly on the weekends.

In the Restaurante Casa de pasto the Plane, in Ponta Delgada, the doses are between €5,50 and €11 and are sufficient for anyone who likes to eat and even to split. Located in a street without cars, this House with history is highly sought after, especially because of the Esplanade, very nice, almost all year round. Returning to eat, here serves up roasted Octopus, pork loin regional with pineapple, a fresh grilled swordfish steak with lemon sauce, fried chicharinhos and tripe with beans.

The restaurante Casa do Castelo is the trendy place in Belmonte. Working in a former Distillery, on the slope of the Castle, the restaurant serves dishes of the day € 8, while in the bar and summer terrace with a pleasant view of the Serra da Estrela, the tidbits take over the tables. Boards of cured meat, cheese and ham, sausages, gizzards, horse mackerel, pickled octopus salad or pork ear and snails (when it is your time) make the delights of who by there passes, with prices starting from € 3.

The Creperie La Bombarde is a space provided for anyone who enjoys crepes and want to try other delicacies typical of the Kingdom, as the galettes (savoury crepes), cider or the homemade caramel. In an intimate space, decorated in a simple but modern, with soft colours, a vintage floor, the comfort of wood, a counter facing the window, it creates a welcoming environment conducive to taste the speciality of the House: a delicious crepe accompanied by a cider. The crepes are made by hand, in special discs, with ingredients coming directly from France and respecting the original recipe.

The House Door, in Guimarães Alves, who don't mind a bit of noise – the House is usually full-, can sure eat with satisfaction and quality, an anti crisis price. Per day costs € 5 and includes dish (tripe, cooked or fireworks, among others), drink and coffee. The environment of coffee is dominant, with various snacks served throughout the day, and the red wine of the House always circulating in mugs and bowls. There is also a small room, where the regulars are entertained playing Sweden.

Always a restaurant with strong French influences, Fortaleza do Guincho seeks new horizons within what is called the "Portugality". The person in charge is the Portuguese chef Miguel Rocha Vieira, who took over it in 2015. With a philosophy based on haute cuisine and the sea as its main inspiration, Fortaleza do Guincho offers a daring incursion into traditional gastronomy. In 2001, the restaurant, with a strong influence of haute cuisine, won its first Michelin star that it still holds today.