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Solar dos Mascarenhas
- hotels
Rua Florbela Espanca, 125
7160-283, Vila Viçosa
16TH century manor, built by noblemen of the Portuguese court in the 16th century, situated in the historical centre of the village, adapted the hotel, combining minimalist design and antique style to modernity. Offers 18 rooms and 4 suites, properly equipped and with a lot of comfort. It also has a library, bar, resting places and pool. Do Paço restaurant is an excellent alternative to explore the Alentejo traditional cuisine.
Miradouro do Castelo de Estremoz
- country
- leisure
Largo Dom Dinis
7100, Estremoz
From the top of the Castle of Estremoz, one may view several villages along the Alentejo plains. In the clearest days one may even view the Estrela Mountain to the north. Closer by, marvão, Portalegre, Alter do Chão, Cabeço de Vide, Fronteira and Monforte are ar whithe-ish dots on the northern landscapes. From the other side, one has views of the houses in Évora.
Parque da Ponte Maria Pia
- country
- leisure
Alameda Serra do Pilar
4430-999, Vila Nova de Gaia
Localizado junto à Ponte do Infante, este espaço verde oferece uma vista privilegiada sobre o rio Douro e uma diversidade de equipamentos, desde aparelhos de ginástica a um halfpipe para andar de skate. Aqui poderá também fazer caminhadas, piqueniques e jogar xadrez num tabuleiro à escala humana.
Vistas do Castelo de Algoso
- country
- leisure
Rua do Castelo
5230, Vimioso
This castle is located at the top of Cabeço da Penenciada, approximately 681 meters above sea level, between the Angueira and Maçãs rivers. This small fortress, which once served to defend the Sabor River, today serves as a privileged viewpoint over Trás-os-Montes. Some points can be identified: Miranda do Douto (Northeast), Vimioso and Outeiro (North) and Penas Roias and Mogadouro (Southwest).
Concatedral de Miranda do Douro
- heritage
Largo da Sé
5210-184, Miranda do Douro
The former cathedral of Miranda do Douro, founded in 1552 by Dom João III, was designed by Gonçalo Torralva and Miguel Arruda. Notable features include its Mannerist façade, bell towers, altars, altarpieces, vaults, and stalls. The altarpiece's sculptures depict, among other themes, the apostles and the Virgin Mary amid angels. Of particular note is the wooden figure of the Baby Jesus in a Top Hat.
Capela de Nossa Senhora do Desterro
- heritage
Largo do Rio da Fonte
2070-397, Pontével
The early church was built in the 16th century, which remains the Manueline portal. In 1970 was destroyed to make way for that today. The façade is rounded and consists of nave, chancel, belfry and vestry. Inside you can see 17TH century tiles and a wooden bench at the entrance, 1635, rebuilt during the rebuilding of the new Church. Currently, in late August, receives the feasts of Nossa Senhora do Desterro.
Antigas Minas de Volfrâmio da Borralha
- heritage
Borralha
5470-407, Montalegre
The former Borralha mining estate encompassed the parishes of Salto and Venda Nova, as well as the parish of Campos, already in the municipality of Vieira do Minho. It comprised 36 concessions, totaling approximately 1,788 hectares. Of these concessions, 28 were for tungsten and tin, ten for tin, and two for tungsten, copper, and silver. These mines employed thousands of people, transformed and invigorated the area, and gave it national and international visibility.
Antigo Convento e Igreja de São Francisco / Museu de Angra do Heroísmo
- heritage
Ladeira de São Francisco
9700-181, Angra do Heroísmo
Baroque convent where works, currently, the Museu de Angra do Heroísmo. It is an 18th century building which was built on two earlier closures Franciscan. Featuring sober lines, with facades where Tower the pilasters and the window openings. Attached to the convent, a church dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Guia, with the interior divided into three naves. Highlighting the gilded altarpieces and for some Baroque paintings.
Cristas de Galo
- leisure
Vila Real
5000, Vila Real
As cristas de galo são também conhecidas como Pastéis de Toucinho, uma vez que a sua origem será mesma essa. Oriundas do Convento de Santa Clara ter-se-ão destacado pelo seu formato peculiar em forma de crista, que acabou por batizar esta extraordinária relíquia da doçaria local.
Doce Fino
- leisure
Faro
8000-155, Faro
Estes bolinhos algarvios são feitos a partir de uma mistura de massapão, à base de amêndoa, o ingrediente mais comum na doçaria tradicional algarvia, açúcar e clara de ovo. Caracterizam-se por representarem formas que fazem parte do dia a dia, sobretudo na cozinha, como frutas, legumes, animais, etc.