A settlement from the Iron Age (1st millennium BC - 4th century AD), this archaeological site is of great interest and has been the subject of successive interventions. It consists of the ruins of fortified settlements located at the northern foot of the hill on which Lanhoso Castle stands, now reconstructed and well preserved. Among the finds discovered, the set of 3 gold torques (Archaic Golden Jewels – distinctive objects of military leaders) worked with filigree applications stands out, anticipating the local art of gold working by more than 3,000 years. The most significant find was the Celtic Helmet, a …

From the Luís Cipriano Square, by the Coimbra Street, enter the República Square, framed by the buildings of the Town-Hall, dated from the XVIII century. The Aveiro city Arms are inscribed in the fronton, ended by a clock tower. The Aveirense Theatre (1947) and the most beautiful classical portico of the Misericórdia Church stand out. On top of a pedestal there is a representation of the great tribune José Estevão (1809 – 1862), at the oratory pose lent by the sculptor Simões de Almeida. Follow through the Combatentes da Grande Guerra (old Rua Direita), of interest for its buildings draft …

Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …

Tróia Golf, by many considered the best "Championship Course" of Portugal, was designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1980. Its 18 holes, Par-72, have a length of 6200 feet (6914 yards), a "course" rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 124 ("tees" more indented). In 2003 it was considered the best golf course in Europe by Golf World magazine. Tróia Golf Championship Course has to offer a very comfortable Clubhouse, built in a rustic style, with excellent quality services: Golf reception, pro-shop, bar, restaurant and a nice terrace overlooking the green 18. And, yet, a superb …

Hotel Quinta Splendida has spacious apartments and studios, a large outdoor heated swimming pool and a wonderful Botanical Garden, overlooking the sea. The more than a thousand species of plants and flowers that live there confers a unique landscape to a space he also single, which was thought to keep flowers and green in all seasons. The SPA, open since the end of 2006, is a real paradise where the body rests and the soul is renewed. In addition to the varied and tempting massages and treatments, guests can still experience the jacuzzi, mud bath, traditional Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, …

The hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos is the first five-star unit of the Group Vila Galé in Portugal and opened on April 25, 2013. This is a hotel of charm, with thematic décor inspired by the poetry. The dos Arcos Palace, built in the late 15TH century, was rehabilitated and adapted to the hospitality business. In the area of hotel Vila Galé Collection Palace dos Arcos are located the bar Person Lounge and restaurant Inevitable, reception, library, 3 rooms and 2 suites. The Gallery of the chapel will make the connection of the Palace with the new wing …

The 20 minutes from Lisbon, sul do Tejo, in Mastic combine perfectly a championship course with the exuberance of nature that surrounds it. Frank Pennink designed this trail in a pine forest dotted with wild flowers, nature reserve of many species of birds. For its dense forestation, the British press called it the "Wentworth of Lisbon", in an allusion to the resemblance to the famous London route. The field offers great variety of game situations and the use of almost all clubs-without the existence of any "bunker" of "fairway". The 11 hole, a par 4, designed by Robert Trent Jones, …

Situated right in the Centre of the place of ovens, parish of Trouxemil, in the municipality of Coimbra, Casa Morais lies in a privileged place, close to the most important roads (IC2, IP3, A1, A24). It consists of seven double rooms, well dimensioned, possessing all private bathroom. Beyond the kitchen and dining room, the House has other common spaces and even a room of local products and craft sale. The dining room opens onto a pleasant outdoor patio surfaces other than grass and barbecue. The comfort and the sobriety patents throughout the property are the result not only of the …

Tourém is famous for its monumental oven. All built in stone with walls strengthened by powerful buttresses and coverage in pardieiros, this, has capacity for 20 clams and is still used. In a niche of the doorjamb has drawn on stone dates from 1868, although the type of architecture that allow construction say that the same is of a much earlier date. The gateway was opened between cunhal and building the first Foothill, and presents a straight Dick. Inside of the oven there are three perfect round arches supporting the roof. In front of the building, along the road, there …

The Carris offers two alternative touristic circuits, in double-deckers: The Tejo and the Orient Express circuits. They both start in Praça do Comércio and have an interpreter guide. The passengers may leave the bus whenever they want to visit any particular place they are interested in and, then, return to the circuit again. The Tejo circuit runs through downtown and the historical area of Belém, where you can see monuments such as Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and Padrão dos Descobrimentos (stone monument of the Portuguese discoveries). The walk, with 14 stops, lasts about an hour and a half. The Orient …