The residence of the Bishops of Guarda, the Casa da Torre (Tower House), with a stronghold and a farm, plays an important role in the medieval history architecture of this place. The historic centre has an impressive set of cultural heritage, namely the primitive houses, from the 15th to the 18th centuries, the Casa da Câmara (Town Hall House), the Casa das Caras (Houses of Faces), the Casa da Roda (House of the Wheel), a baroque church and several palaces, bridges and chapels. A special note to the well preserved Jewish burough as well. On the cultural level, the working …

A village of moorish origins (who gave it its name), Messejana includes the Delbas village, the Foros of Escanchados and the Foros of Vale de Água. Its architectural heritage is clearly of the Alentejo region. The pillory (classed as a Public Interest Construction), the mother church, the church of Our Lady of Assunção, the castle's ruins (conquered to the moors by Dom Sancho II) and the Convent of Saint Francisco stand out. The local gastronomy includes the açorda à alentejana and the migas, while trhe craftswork is mostly composed of embroideries. Messajana is also famed as a touristic hunting area …

Located in Setúbal, only 30 minutes from Lisbon, the Estalagem do Sado is located in the surrounding area of the Natural Park of Serra da Arrábida, where we can find excellent beaches with transparent waters, among which stand out the Portinho da Arrábida and the Setúbal peninsula. Estalagem do Sado is a high quality venture, designed to exceed the needs of who, at work or play, Setubal visit. The five stars of the unit translate five essential words: comfort, quality, professionalism, personalization and excellence. It offers 66 rooms, bar, restaurant, several meeting rooms and private parking.

Located on a limestone elevation, this castle has a keep dating from the time of Dom Dinis, which stands out for its volume. It was after the reconquest from the Moors that King Dinis had the castle completely remodeled, which had housed the Moors for 400 years. Later, King João I ordered the fortress to be expanded, but the War of Succession and the 1755 earthquake contributed to its state of ruin. On the southeast side there is an elbow-shaped entrance portal and a vaulted tunnel. Next to the castle there are ruins of the Convent of the Dominican Nuns …

A 14th-century Gothic temple with flying buttresses and a porch. Its floor plan consists of a horizontal articulation of the apse with the nave, built entirely of finely cut marble ashlar, with a nave covered by a gable roof supported by flying buttresses with a pendentive cornice and a perfect arch span. The portico stands out, a simple pointed-arch span framed in beveled ashlar, flanked by tiled wainscoting. Also worthy of special attention is the apse with a polygonal front of two bays marked by buttresses, which also finish the radial axes. The interior is lined with 18th-century historiated tiles.

Opened on the symbolic day of March 21st (2007), the Fluviário de Mora became the first large freshwater aquarium in Europe. Its construction was carefully designed to perfectly suit all species. The recreational and scientific components stand out, as all points along the river have accessible information about the different natural habitats, Alentejo and other international fauna and flora species (Amazon basin, large African lakes). See all the species up close and fully satisfy your curiosity. Take a look at the temporary exhibitions and bring back a souvenir from the store.

Maria da Fonte, or revolution of the Minho, is the name given to a popular revolt that occurred in the spring of 1846 against the cartista Government presided by António Bernardo da Costa Cabral, due to new military recruitment laws, fiscal alterations and the prohibition to carry out burials inside churches. The revolt began in Póvoa de Lanhoso and quickly spread from the North of the country. A woman of the people named Maria, a native of the parish of Fonte Arcada, has started this riot therefore became known by the nickname of Maria da Fonte. The Government of Cabral …

The parish church of Vilar, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Guia, is a granite temple whose construction austerity contrasts with the ornamental richness that houses in its interior. The walls and the floor was paved with Flagstone with graves do bring out the colorful altars in carved and gilded housing religious imaginary. In this temple include a mural, a panel representing San Antonio and Santo Antão, and an exceptional altarpiece with a painting representing Saint Louis and São Pedro Gonçalves Telmo. It is in this church are celebrated, in addition to the Sunday masses, religious crafts of the feast in …

Parque de Campismo de Cerdeira, situated in Peneda-Gerês National Park and in the middle of the Roman Geira, at few kilometers from Galicia, presents beautiful landscapes, revealing an ideal place to enjoy your holidays or weekends. Fully integrated in nature, and always with friendly and familiar, here you will find space to install your tent, caravan or camper. If you prefer you can also rent comfortable bungalows. Is a great starting point to venture out on the mountain, exploring hiking routes while observing nature. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the most radical sports.

Set of anthropomorphic graves excavated in a granite outcrop, located near agricultural land south of the chapel of St. Alexius. The area of the head and shoulders well laid out and the funnel to the feet. Most of the graves, fourteen of the fifteen found, lies in high State of erosion. It is an isolated necropolis, where only one of the graves is whole and without cover, also with prominent shoulders curve, the arched headboard and the feet are not protruding. In the surrounding area to the graves can be found numerous potsherds of Roman construction. Next to the graves …