The old area of Coimbra is characterized by narrow and steep streets that lead to the top of the hill, where the city was born. This tour begins at the Ferreira Borges Street, where the Almedina arch draws the boundaries of the old city. Climbing the Quebra Costa Street ladders, on the left you will find the Arch and the Palace Sub Ripas, from the XVI century, with a renaissance façade, a work of João de Ruão. Further ahead, the Anto Tower marks the memory of the poet António Nobre (1867 – 1900). In the middle of the slope, be …

In the beginning of the 20th century, most precisely in 1907, Afredo da Silva buys a plot of ground from the Bensaúde family in the Lezíria, between the North Beach in Barreiro and the Moinhos Beach in Lavradio, and there he builds the C.U.F. factories. It started labouring in the next year with an olive husk transformation unit in order to produce soap, which employed 100 workers. In 1909 appears the first factory of sulphuric acid and super phosphate to produce fertilizers. As the century went on, the industry continued growing and this old village of fishermen and millers, with …

A hotel located in a peaceful place, just 4 km away from the Lagoa de Santo André beach, in the Blue Coast. The rooms have contemporary furniture, each with their own colour. The double rooms with bathroom have two beds, air conditioning, television, a safe, an alarm clock with a CD drive, hair drier and a tea and coffee service.On the fisrt floor there is an international cuisine restaurant, the De goede Smaeck' (Good Taste). When requested, the hotel organizes dinners in the barbecue by the pool or on the restaurant's balcony.

Situated in the middle of the serra da Arrábida, this refuge provides visitors a unique encounter with nature, in a quiet and relaxing environment. Here, the big challenge is to choose between staying at centenary mill, the jewel of this paradisiacal place, in wooden huts or in the rooms, also comfortable, the House. Rest in the shade of the porch while discovers a magnificent view of the Sado estuary and the Tróia peninsula. The accommodation is close to excellent beaches, so if you want to take a dip, the path is easy. Breakfast is included in prices, but is prepared …

The House Of Al-deia is located in Senta, a small town located in the Natural Park of Serra d'Aire and Candeeiros. Check-in takes place at the mother house in this rural tourism unit, the Charter House, which is situated in the Centre of Rio Maior. The architecture and decoration follow the Arab lines with warm colors and unique details, a tribute to the Moors who once inhabited this area. It consists of four bedrooms, kitchen, living room and a pleasant porch surrounding the House and that extends to the garden and swimming pool. Offers an intimate ambience housed in a …

The houses are three ancient fence constructions in taipa (and shale) which are located on the property of Mount New of Troviscais, in the middle of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina. The houses are situated in a secluded place and paradise, and are surrounded by native vegetation, such as the strawberry tree the olive tree and cork oak. The great added value of inhabit houses the fence is, beyond the comforting experience of inhabiting a House on land, you can be on the field completely surrounded by abundant nature enjoying the peace and tranquility that provides …

This is the first hotel rural de Borba. Imagine a peaceful place, with vegetable gardens and vineyards, of which you can taste the fruit, honey or vines and still attend the cooking of bread; You can play a game of tennis, take a dip in the pool or relax in the jacuzzi. If you prefer, opt for a stroll along the various routes available or, if you like adventure, choose a mountain bike ride or quad-bike. Hunting, horseback riding, bathing and aromas, are other options. Don't forget to view the sky from the Patio of the witches.

The Vila Vita Parc Hotel is a place of luxury and refinement, where no lack a multi-awarded restaurant. Prepare for a stay in a luxurious atmosphere, romantic and with an unforgettable landscape. Stroll in exotic gardens and down the cliffs to the beach. You will feel much better to breathe the surrounding beauty. Available to the visitor are 61 rooms and 12 suites modernly decorated, all with terrace or balcony, allowing unique moments of delight of the stunning landscape in an atmosphere of intimacy. The hotel also has available to nine restaurants, one of which the excellently referenced Ocean.

It was once the Feira do Livro (bookseller's fair) and the Festas Sanjoaninas (Saint John’ popular festivities) this garden surrounded by trees is the ex libris of the Boavista area. At the centre rises the “Monumento de Homenagem aos heróis da Guerra Peninsular” (monument in honour of the peninsular war heroes), planned by the sculptor Alves de Sousa and the architect Marques da Silva. It is a huge granite column, 45 meters height, with a peninsular lion slaughtering a Napoleonic eagle on the top. This place is usually called Rotunda da Boavista.

Located on a hill close to the city of Oliveira de Azeméis, La Salette Park was created in 1909 and is currently managed by the La Salette Foundation. Considered an unavoidable reference in the region at an environmental and leisure level, this forest area was classified as being of public interest by the National Forestry Authority in 2009, during the anniversary of its centenary, rewarding size, age, rarity and, above all, species diversity, highlighting the Australian tea tree and the sequoia. The park also features a lake and the La Salette chapel, an important place of worship and architectural interest.