This is an area located north of the serra do Larouco intermediate basin of the River, Rooms in Galicia (Spain), in the current province of Ourense which borders Tourém. His institution was connected, since the late Middle Ages, the castle of Piconha, and later to the House of Braganza. With an area of approximately 27 km2, had an organization itself and was not connected or Portugal or Spain. Its inhabitants had the privilege of being able to give asylum to the escapees of Portuguese or Spanish justice, to provide soldiers for a Kingdom or the other, not to pay taxes, …

Elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, Óbidos is surrounded by a fantastic environment, full of history, legends and secrets. Inserted within the walls, which date back to the 12th century, this was the first pousada to be born of a building with the sort of national monument. In 2012, the Pousada de Óbidos won eight more new rooms, featuring a total of 17 rooms. These rooms are located in a new wing, next to the Castle, offering plenty of natural light, fireplace for those cold days and classical décor, with two of them also has a magnificent …

Project emblematic of the region, is situated in a place where dominates the tranquillity, at the mouth of Ribeira das Apples, North Beach and necklaces, Monserrate and the Serra de Sintra, to the South. The complex consists of two swimming pools supplied by salt water (Ocean); a pool with dimensions of an Olympic pool and reception area of hops; a designated pool for small pool or for children. The surrounding areas have lawns with mills with Sun Hat and sun loungers. It features two wings of apartments T0, T1 and T2, with rooms overlooking the mountains and the sea. The …

The Museum of geology at the UTAD was founded in 1985 by Prof. Dr. Fernando Real, notable geologist and Magnificent Rector of the Instituto Universitario de Trás-os-Montes that the following year would be the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. For the creation of the Museum greatly contributed the professors that constituted the Department of geology at this time. The Museum is situated in the building of Geosciences, which constitutes the core of the campus of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. This museum, scientific character, has an area of approximately 250 m2. It houses collections of minerals, rocks …

Typical cuisine barrosã, integrated in a rural tourism unit in the village of river Walls. The visit to this kitchen allows a trip up to the times in which this was the most common family living space. Here we find the most varied utensils and objects characteristic of traditional cuisine: a rustic family table; a bench facing the fireplace where afumam, hanging in lareiros, the chouriças, the sausages and sausages and, in toucinheiras, the hams; the stupid enough to support for Caldera, who warmed to the warmth of the bonfire; the traditional wood-burning oven; the parrugueira where it was piling …

Quinta da Ribeira da Urze apparent from the rehabilitation of two houses and a granary. Away from the movement and restlessness of the city world, Quinta da Ribeira da Urze lies about North of Pico Island, in the municipality of São Roque, place of Prainha, surrounded by a small population that is dedicated to agriculture. Here you can observe and experience the hand milking of cows, savor the fresh milk and cheese for breakfast, Cook a typical dish, shower, pool or sea fishing, dive, walk or bike, go to the restaurant, to vinyards World Heritage or visit the neighbouring islands …

To get to this House, where was born the browser Cabrillo and currently runs a House of rural tourism, it is necessary to traverse a dirt forest road for about ten kilometers from Paradela as the river the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The 16th century navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was born in lapel, in the parish of Cabril, leaving then to Spain, where he has placed at the service of the Spanish Crown, who sent him to America. Here did the recognition of the West coast of North America to California, being the first European to step on its soil, in …

The Aveiro’s Port Authority building is an Art Nouveau fine exemplar. This building, whose first floor was raised in 1830 over the arcades of a mill, is one of the most emblematic of the city and stands up for its superior architectonic quality. In the late XIX a second floor was built to shelter the Escola de Desenho Industrial that worked here until 1918. At this same year it was sold to a particular and that’s when the lateral azulejos panel was placed. Afew years later, in 1925, the building was sold again, this time to the Admiralty. Already in …

Ki means vital energy in Japanese. The purpose of this area of health and welfare is precisely to restore this balance and to contribute to the improvement of their health status. Here you can experience various types of massages, from the Mediterranean to the thematic easternmost, in an environment designed specifically for each moment. One of the featured therapies is the salt water bath and massage of búzios, which surely will make you feel more comfortable. You can also opt for specialized programs and customized according to your needs. The KI Day offers a playcenter where it is possible to …

This innovative and cosmopolitan cultural area is a mix of fashion, design space, art gallery, gourmet and Wine\/Tea bar. Here you can find the "iD Tailoring", a traditional tailoring service iD VALUES, exclusive and personalized; an area of differentiated and exclusive design; an art gallery which aims to promote and sell works of art from established artists and reveal new artistic talents; a gourmet space with national and international products; and a modern and cosy Wine Bar offering a service of Portuguese and foreign wines by the glass, accompanied with tapas and creative appropriate, complemented with a service of light …