Nuno Gonçalves was Alcaide-mor of the Castle de Faria, in the reign of Ferdinand I of Portugal. At this point the troops of Castile invaded our country. Taken prisoner by the Castilians, was taken to the walls of Castelo de Faria, in an attempt to convince his son, Gonçalo Nunes, then Chief of the garrison, to surrender. However, Nuno Gonçalves took the opportunity to urge his son to the resistance, and was promptly shot down. This episode became a legend and narrated by Alexandre Herculano.

Salir might have been the place where D. Paio Peres Correia awaited the arrival of D. Afonso III, so that together they could undertake the conquest of what remained in the province in the hands of the Moors. During the time of King Afonso III, this location became a stronghold, giving the castle a privileged role in the definitive conquest of the Algarve. It is presumed that the castle was burned down and rebuilt twice, and today only ruins of its walls remain.

The hill overlooks the town of Lamego. The Biological Park, with an area of 50 ha, is located on the Meadas Hill. It has a wild environment with many local plant and animal species. At the distance of 1 km, one finds the Meadas Hill Wind Farm that should be visited. Another obligatory visiting spt is the Meadas Hill belvedere, with imposing views of the granitical Marão Mountain and,way down below, by the Douro river, the town of Peso da Régua.

Housed in a former orchard of orange trees is today a beautiful golf course that offers a different experience, especially for those who seek what is best accompanied by a personalised service. The terrain is expressed in a smooth wavy. This course is characterised by narrow fairways and greens well defended, a permanent challenge to concentration and precision. 72 pair of 6,480 meters long, with 5 pairs 5, 8 4 and 5 pairs 3 pairs, inserted over a scenario consisting of 5 spectacular Lakes and streams surrounded by pine trees, cork trees and orange trees.

Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic center of Guimarães is a clear example of the preservation of a medieval urban core, in what is now a modern city. Intrinsically linked to the emergence of nationality in the twelfth century, the city is formed by a diverse set of buildings. In the center, you can easily see the bourgeois and noble houses from the 15th to the 19th century and the urban houses with smooth facades built during the 17th and 18th centuries. Of special beauty are the 19th century houses with a Pombaline style and houses covered …

Recipe: In a pan, melt the butter in the water, add finely chopped lemon peel, sugar, cinnamon, and coarse salt, and place the pan on a high heat. Bring to a boil, pour the flour, and stir it quickly. Remove from the heat to add six whole eggs, one by one, stirring softly to create a smooth dough. Take a deep casserole over the fire with a lot of oil. Divide the dough into small round pieces with the help of a spoon and fry on low heat. When cold, place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with sugar …

In this House serve various dishes of fish and meat grilled on charcoal and the menu is filled with more than 90 suggestions. Other options very ordered are the paella, the grouper and the grouper baked in the oven, cataplana, rice with seafood, meat cutting board with seafood and fruit, mixed seafood, beef Sirloin steak, pork loin and black fangs of wild boar. In desserts, the chocolate cake with profiteroles or the sweet of the House with two flavors pudding washed down with strawberry sauce.

Situated on V.k, in Monção, Quinta da V.k was rebuilt in 2007, respecting the moth from the family home of 1680, to welcome guests in turismo de habitação. The House has five bedrooms on the ground floor, with access to the swimming pool, for rent. The rooms are doubles, have private bathroom and are equipped, as the rest of the House, with central heating. Guests can use the tennis court, swimming pool and a short walk down the threshing floor. Very close to the House there is a river beach.

One of the most sought-after Pizzerias in town, by making quality of the best known Italian dish and affordable prices. Works in a large living room and the service is fast. The service is friendly and the service nothing time-consuming, a casual environment. The multiple salads and savoury crepes, pizzas and lasagnas-all homemade cooking-allow a tasty meal without repairs. At the end ask if the homemade ice cream, which make the delights of children to be served turned upside down and decorated with jellybeans.

The Velão mountain is 1013 metres tall and full of edenic landscapes. If you climb up just a little further, you will reach the Cruz das Moças (Crucifix of the Young Girls). At Pena Suar you can see fans of the eolian park. The place has an area of 3.8 hectares and produces enough energy for 15 thousand inhabitants. The Marão Mountain is rich both in terms of fauna and of flora. A special note to the wolf, the fox, the scops owl, Lataste's viper and the smooth snake. One must visit the main church at Campeã and the old …