The castro of Pedrário is situated on a prominent elevation that dominates a large area north to the foothills of the Larouco. Covers even part of the Valley of the river which flows to the North, Assureira since Solveira the Vilar de Perdizes. It stands at an altitude of about 1,000 meters, with an area of about 300 square meters and is located in the vicinity of the place of Pedrário, who gave him the name. Built during the iron age, the settlement was masterminded by a complex system of fortifications, particularly by two lines of wall, about 2\/3 meters …

Iberian pyrite belt belt integrated, that, about 250 km in length and a width which reaches the 40 km, starts at the vale do Sado and extends into the Valley of the Guadalquivir, the Lousal mine was explored between 1900 and 1988, when it closed its extractive activity. Was a farmer in the region, António Manuel, who, in August 1882, requested the Ministry of public works and Mines the degree of discovery of Tomb of Lousal. But it was only from the third decade of the 20th century that the Lousal began to be exploited more intensely. To learn a …

The irreverence and the amazement in the Centre of Lisbon. In the International Design Hotel, each floor is dedicated to a theme, exploring the minimalist style, with simple shapes and neutral tones, as well as Zen philosophy, with a concept of integral well-being. Pop culture, with its dynamic and enveloping shapes, colors was not forgotten, as well as the urban world, with the accelerated rhythms, rectilinear shapes and contrasted environments. The hotel comprises 55 rooms, spread over four floors, each with its own soul. Finally, the afro world imposes itself with its tribal style, in which are sinuous, many textures, …

Restaurante de referência na cidade do Porto desde os anos 80, encerrou em 2015 e reabriu em 2019, mantendo o mesmo tipo de cozinha tradicional portuguesa e portuense, com produtos genuínos da terra e do mar (tripas, cozido à portuguesa, rojões, galo de cabidela, rabo de boi, filetes de pescada com arroz de feijão e grelos, peixe galo com açorda de mílharas, etc), preservando a cozinheira dos tempos antigos e a essência do espaço. A lista do Rogério do Redondo é marcadamente sazonal e varia consoante as ofertas de mercado, mantendo o mesmo serviço de "qualidade e carinho” para abraçar …

A casa é discreta e o toldo é como um pequeno farol que conduz até à entrada. Logo à direita, como se de um talho se tratasse, o enorme expositor anuncia as carnes disponíveis para o corte. Segue-se o longo balcão, com 10 cadeiras, para quem deseje uma relação próxima com as escolhas carnívoras e com o próprio trabalho da equipa de cozinha. Tudo está à vista, incluindo, o melhor amigo das carnes: o Josper! Antes de uma apresentação formal, acrescente-se que as mesas disponíveis nesta bonita steakhouse contabilizam apenas 18 lugares, e que o restaurante funciona todos os dias, …

Commissioned in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, the Convent presents an austere architecture, being practically devoid of ornamentation. Inside, the only noteworthy features are sculptures of saints and Christs, made of terracotta and wood, placed in niches, the tiles that adorn the chapels, and also the inlaid work composed of small stones mixed with shells and shards of earthenware, used in the decoration of fountains, walls, and chapels. The ceramic and wooden sculptural pieces, stonework and flagstones, painted ceilings, and gilded woodcarving stand out. Over the centuries it underwent several renovations, and in 1863 it was acquired by …

Statue related to the legend of Agnes black. In 1388, the beginning of the reign of King João I, waged a war against Castile for independence from Portugal. One of the consequences of this conflict was the division between the aristocracy and the Portuguese people, and taking many lands on the part of Castile. At this point, Inez, a woman of Black people loyal to the Portuguese cause, abandoned when this town set Melgaço beside the King of Castile. Later, King John I decided to re-conquer Melgaço, and Agnes Black joined his army. However the two armies did not come …

Located at an altitude of 770 metres, on the southeast foothills of the Estrela Mountain, the small town of Loriga was, until 1855, the siege of the parish, with a town hall, a prison and a pillory. Its name comes from an armour. The valley is quite rich in historical vestiges (the romans, the sueves, the visigoths and the moors were there) and several archaeological vestiges remain: a man shaped grave, a roman bridge, a well preserved part of a roman road and a medieval balcony. Loriga is the main town in a lovely valley that was originated by a …

A Quinta dos Padres Santos nasceu no que resta de uma propriedade que pertenceu a um casal que, por darem pão aos pobres se tornaram os Padres Santos, nos finais do Século XIX, nos domínios da Ordem de Cister em Portugal. Desses tempos mais religiosos ainda conserva a modesta mas muito procurada capela para momentos de introspeção, afinal de contas, mais um atrativo deste empreendimento de Agroturismo que alia a agricultura, nos seus três hectares de pomar, ao património etnográfico, com os 2 moinhos de água ou azenhas e a casa da quinta, onde recebe com todo o conforto os …

Formed on the slope of a mountain, the Quinta do Bento Novo snatches us, by the glamour and beauty of its land, with its landscaped retreats in Bundy, which descend to the stream that flows from one stone to another. It is a Centennial House recently recovered, with characteristic architecture of the North, surrounded by fantastic Gardens outside. For the complete privacy and tranquility that offers such a short distance from cities like Viana do Castelo, Porto, Braga or Vigo, Quinta do Bento Novo is the ideal paradise for family vacations and weekend stays thriving. It features a main house …