The chapel in the village of Carvalhelhos, dedicated to Santa Barbara, underwent profound changes caused by successive restoration and consolidation works. The main façade has a portal in round arch flanked by two Windows, in the form of vertical slots. The stretching of the gable has a Bell Tower, semi-circular-shaped granite, topped by a cross. The interior, stripped of the gilded altars, which once existed, press by minimalism. The bedside wall, polished granite, has only a crucifix in wood; the side walls are carved Corbels with devocionário popular religious imaginary arranged in singular form, the men's devotions are placed on …

Recipe: Start by chopping the crystallized fruits, softening them with a glass of Port Wine, and the dried fruits (pine nuts, walnuts, raisins). Dissolve the yeast in a cup of flour and a decilitre of water. Mix 150 grams of margarine and a lot of sugar and the zest of a lemon and an orange. Add yeast and four eggs to the mix, along with the remaining flour sifted with a dessert spoon of salt. Sprinkle with flour, knead well and let sit (until the dough doubles in volume). On a tray greased with lard, place the dough and a …

The coming of the commemorative standard Admiral Vasco da Gama to Nazareth, placed on this site in 1939. According to tradition, the browser, before embarking to the discovery of the sea route to India, came as a pilgrim to Senhora da Nazaré. Here, invoked his protection and traded his thick gold chain which featured, by the beads of the Virgin. Legend has it that the passage of the Cape of storms, stood up a big storm endangering boats and men. At that time, Admiral shot the Lady's necklace to the waters, which soon calmed down. After returning to Portugal, Vasco …

The church remains from the monastic complex, which retains interesting architectural features. On the front, the portal with four archivolts is the primitive one and in the upper area, redone in the 17th century, São Bernardo, the founder of Cistercian, the Lady of the Assunção and São Bento, surmounted by the coat of arms of the Order, keep us company in this place isolated but superb. The head of the temple is divided into quadrangular chapels, revealing the typically Cistercian architecture. The interior, with 3 naves, without a transept, was greatly transformed in the modern era. In the monastic dependencies …

Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …

This is a typical Minho village, located in one of the highest points of the municipality, Merouço. A place that preserves its antiquity and offers pleasant rural tourism to its visitors. Rustic houses, restored mills and abundant nature, combined with characteristic and distinctive crafts, the tradition of filigree, the art of goldsmithing. From this village you can also embark on two marked hiking trails, one through fields in the lower part of Sobradelo da Goma, and another climbing to the top of the rocky formation of Mount Merouço, at 600 meters altitude, where you can enjoy a superb view of …

This trail departs from the Largo da Oliveira (Olive Tree Square), whose name comes from a time honoured olive tree at its centre. Surrounded by typical northern houses, this place invites to a unhurried walk. A special note to the small gothic temple built during the reign of Dom Afonso IV, the Church of Our Lady of Oliveira (or Colegiada), the gothic monument whose construction was odered by Dom João I, the Museum Alberto Sampaio, the medieval building of the old Paços do Concelho, the Square of Saint Tiago and the Street of Saint Maria, the Convent of Saint Clara, …

The Pousada Barão de Forrester, situated in the Centre of the quiet village of Alijó and one of the most emblematic hotels in Douro, reopened in 2013, after rehabilitation works that make it closer to the wine heritage of the demarcated Douro region (RDD) and of its history. The name of the Inn, Baron de Forrester, beat rest a special sense in this new phase. Upon entering the unit, the "df O Wine map", drawn by the Baron, and the guest or visitor is soon referred to the time and space of this which is one of the most important …

A Mannerist monument marking the site of the Battle of Ourique, believed to have taken place on July 25, 1139. It is a pilgrimage sanctuary, predominantly of 16th-century style, reflected in the construction of small, single-nave churches. It features a rounded triumphal arch supported by pilasters, and the main altar is made of wood with a masonry niche. According to legend, this chapel belongs to a group of seven sister chapels, all within view of each other: Our Lady of Amparo, in Mértola; Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Serpa; Our Lady of Cola, in Ourique; Our Lady of the Castle, …

This temple served as the Cathedral when the Bishopric of Aveiro was created. Its construction began in 1600, by Gregório Lourenço. In 1608 the Casa do Despacho was completed, in 1623 the body of the church and main door and, in 1653, the chancel. In the 17th century, the altarpiece was placed and the interior was covered with Lisbon tiles. In the 18th century, the chancel was gilded and gilded carving was applied to the nave's valances. In 1767 the organ was built and almost a century later, in 1876, the façade was covered with tiles. In the 20th century, …