The library has a computerized catalogue on the 2nd floor, where one can search for books, magazines, CDs, etc. On the same floor, one can also find the reading room with free internet service (30 minutes daily). On the ground floor, there is a room a room with audiovisual materials, open from 10 am to 12 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm. There is an auditorium just by it. The cafeteria is an informal space with coffee breaks and "Portos de Honra" according to the schedules. Theatre and body activities are possible in the spaces "A Hora do …

Created in 1986 on a former agricultural farm, the Faial Botanical Garden is dedicated to the conservation of landscape biodiversity and environmental education and awareness. Occupying an area of approximately 8000 square meters, you can find, in this space, the natural flora of the Azores (coastal vegetation, medium altitude vegetation, altitude vegetation and vegetation of ravines and sheltered areas), ornamental and exotic plants and an area of medicinal plants. A short film about the garden is shown in the auditorium of the visitor center. The visitor center also includes a library and a bar where you can sample teas from …

Located in Miranda do Corvo, this park is already a benchmark in promoting the heritage of the Serra da Lousã. It's a recreational, educational, and biological space, with a wildlife area where you can find both existing and extinct wild species from the Serra da Lousã, in spacious but enclosed parks with characteristics very similar to their natural habitat. The same applies to the wild flora, with 88 native species. You can also visit the Educational Farm, the Fruit Tree Maze, the Living Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, the Cooperage Museum, the Ecomuseum, and the Chanfana Museum Restaurant.

In the Parque de Campismo de Lamas de Mouro ports, located in the Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês, you can camp at the sound of nature in a place of overwhelming beauty. This is a great starting point for discovering the region head, their culture and traditions, enjoying and sharing the crannies of unparalleled beauty. On reception of the Park, the treatment is cozy and familiar, always ready to point you to the best sites to visit, as the natural pools, lakes, the plateau of Castro Laboreiro, until the beautiful Bland de Santo António and the Bosgalinhas. You can also choose …

This West is the restaurant at Centro Cultural de Belém and is the result of the encounter between two different cultures-Italy and Japan. The menu appeals to varied tastes and is centered on the Italian and Japanese cuisines. So you can see the pizzaiolo to cook tasty pizzas from the wood-fired oven, as the sushi chef to prepare the best dishes on the teppan, the Japanese plate. Besides, the restaurant This West has a cafeteria and bar, where you can have a snack or order a snack, accompanied by a river views of great beauty. The décor is inspired by …

Located in the Parque das Nações, this innovative concept promotes a restaurant in Portugal, where it is possible to discover the sublime combination of Mediterranean flavors, on pizzas and folders for all tastes. Here you can enjoy lasagne, and folders, your specialty, pizza. Here, the pizza al taglio sale, a very popular concept in Rome, where the pizza is sold in rectangular slices, ideal for lead and sample along the way. But for those who prefer a quieter meal, can opt for round pizza or calzone. Its nice terrace offers fantastic views.

The castle is the largest medieval fortress on the Mondego line and one of the largest in the country. Its current appearance is due to a complete renovation carried out in 1331. At this time, a Palace was built for the princesses, a building that was successively transformed until the Manueline period, the date of the last known renovation. The Keep Tower also dates from this campaign by King Afonso IV, topped by pentagonal battlements, with the upper floor surrounded by boulders and elongated corbels. Inside, the Church of Santa Maria da Alcáçova is preserved, a Gothic temple from the …

Walking the 1.5 kilometer trail is an excellent way to discover part of the history and architectural heritage of this region. Along this route you can see gardens, architectural sites, churches, museums, the Clock Tower, the library and other details of great beauty.

Urban ensemble from the beginning of the XX century that reflects the calm and cultural ambience of that period. You can distinguish the fine labour of the ashlar-work and the iron in the constructions. Although the façades composition is varied, there is a unit and harmony of great aesthetic quality.

A pedestrian walk that is about 3 kilometres long, where you can enjoy the natural beauties of the island. Despite the easy difficulty level of this trail, on some locations the trail is narrow and unprotected, thus not advisable for people that suffer from vertigo.