When you enter in Leiria you can’t avoid noticing the castle that, from the top, seems to welcome those coming into the city. Conquered to the Moors in 1135, by D. Afonso Henriques, the castle passed, for many years, from hand to hand between Moors and Christians. In 1190, D. Sancho I ordered its reconstruction. Later in 1325 D. Dinis orders the construction of the Torre de Menagem that, nowadays, shelters a museological nucleus, where you will get to know the castle activity in past times. It was also by D. Dinis order that the Nossa Senhora da Pena Church …

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 …

Opened in June 2008, the project designed by the architect Souto Moura, originates in the protocol concluded in February 1999 between the municipalities of Bragança and Zamora. Situated in the historic centre of the city and with a privileged view to the century-old cathedral square, the Art Center is housed in a 18TH century building. Divided into reception area, bookstore, bar\/cafeteria, terrace, Garden, seven rooms dedicated to the work of the painter Grace Matthews, educational service rooms, private offices, conference room, temporary exhibitions Gallery, changing rooms, workshops, reception area, large collection, and the reserve ship temporary exhibitions.

Imposing, high on the mountain, the 1200 meters of altitude, in a unique recovery by the hand of the Architect Souto Moura, reborn a wonderful Pousada de Portugal. The iconic building of Penhas da Saúde returns with all the sophistication and splendor of other times. With opening the April 1, 2014, Pousada da Serra da Estrela has 92 rooms (including two with spa concept), spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, meeting rooms and restaurant. Everything has been studied to the smallest detail so that the new project would save the original building built in the early 20th century.

Is on plain line track of Santa Catarina, near the emblematic Majestic, which is no less charming Grande Hotel do Porto, opened in 1880 and whose 94 rooms have been recently refurbished, most modern style, and the floor 1:0 pm classic style. Despite the profound renovation, this hotel of the Belle Époque style reigns. The Windsor Bar and public areas will take us on a journey to another time, in which the foxtrot and charleston is danced in the great Hall. Breakfast is served in the restaurant, he also refurbished with contemporary elements, and in which stands the elegant grand …

The five-star hotel L'and Vineyards Resort is housed in a homestead with 66 hectares and consists of 22 suites, ten of which allow the unique experience of sleeping under the stars ", by opening the roof of the room, in addition to integrate, in the private courtyard, a plunge pool heated. All suites have a private terrace with a fireplace, lake views and direct access to the pool. The luxury is in every detail, but the style is sober. Include areas such as L ' AND SPA, L'and restaurant Taste (led by Chief Michael Laffan), Adega L'and (where is the …

Ancient farmhouse of the nineteenth century opened in 2004, recovered and transformed in Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel. Situated close to the beautiful Praia da Luz, the property saved in its 5 hectares, traditional trees and crops in the Algarve as the Orangery and the garden of biological culture. It has 15 rooms, with emphasis on the harmony of materials used: Slate, steel, wood and glass contribute to create a comfortable and relaxing environment with spacious, full of light. Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel breathes tranquillity and is part of a new way to enjoy the Algarve, which in addition …

Opened in 1884, the zoological garden of Lisbon lodges, at present, about 2 thousand animals of 380 species. The main attractions are the dolphins’ bay that imitates a typical fishing village, the small farm where the country atmosphere is created, the reptilian with different kinds of reptiles’ species and the rope-way that takes you on a relaxed journey through the zoo, offering a lovely view of the gardens and the city. The space is full of life: it has shows with sea-lions, dolphins, reptiles and macaws, an amusement park-the Animax-equipped with cinema, video games, remote control boats and a large …

Opened in 2007 on the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, the Church of the Holy Trinity is integrated in the complex from Fátima sanctuary, at the opposite end of the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary, and was built entirely with donations of pilgrims over the years. It is a postmodern work of authorship of the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, with circular plant abroad and foursquare inside and 12 side doors, each corresponding to one of the Apostles, and the main door, the door of Christ. The decoration is inspired in Byzantine art and …

Here, you are welcomed with sympathy and open arms, a task shared by António Miranda and João Cavaleiro. Regardless of the choices, two guarantees: the half-portions are plentiful and everything that arrives from the kitchen (since 1992) has the hand of Maria de Jesus Miranda. Fried octopus with migas and house goat can be "simple" dishes of the day. Among the specialties are three codfish dishes: à Lagareiro, with cornbread à 3 Pipos and with cornbread à Beirã. In terms of meats, the highlight is the Rib Rice in Wine and Garlic, served in black clay from Molelos (a short …