The Tavern Restaurant Casa Costa, in Coimbra, went through several generations of the same family, always with a Coast behind the counter. In the days of courting the burning of the Ribbons is binding site of passage to drink a traçadinho, says who knows the best in town. The cozido à portuguesa is famous, but for something much better than the sardines, the gizzard or the savoury liver lures.

In the middle of the Hippodrome of Campo Grande is this pleasant and quiet restaurant, with good traditional Portuguese cuisine. Is a pleasant and relaxed place, with a privileged view to the proof. The decor features typical of society materials Hípica Portuguesa. Before or after a meal, passage through the English-style bar complements the coming to this site. The week, customers can look forward to dishes of the day.

Located between the parishes of Rapoula do Côa and Seixo do Côa, the medicinal waters of the Cró Thermal Baths were possibly already used by the Romans, although the oldest reference dates back to 1726. In 1935, the spa was built and operated for several decades, after which it was abandoned. The site was acquired by the municipality in 1980, which now operates the renovated facilities.

The funicular railway connects the lower part of Nazaré to Sítio, covering a total of 318 meters. It was inaugurated in 1889, as the difficulty of access to Sítio always hampered the development of the area and the settlement of its inhabitants. In 1963, after a major accident, it was out of service for several years, returning to service in 1968. In the 21st century, the carriages were renovated for greater comfort and safety for the more than one million users who use this means of transport annually.

With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.

At lunch the environment is informal but at night the room gets intimate and sophisticated contours. Still, thanks to the simplicity of the decor and the friendliness of the staff, is an unassuming and pleasant space. The menu consists of dishes from traditional base, interpreted in contemporary and creative way for lovers, the tomato soup with egg is a well established option. Also try the crab puff or feathers with Apple risotto. All well cooked, well presented and delicious! Special note to the wine cellar and the variety of wines by the glass.

The Adega do Ermitão, in Guimarães, for 40 years under the management of Armindo Monteiro, Guimarães, yolk the Hermit's cellar is a rustic place, very simple, where you expect in line to order and take to the table snacks involved in bakery paper. Stay under rocks, in the Monte da Penha, and gained fame by the unique location and the gastronomic offer: ball of sardines or meat, warm, delicious cod cakes and homemade green broth, just get it out of the pan.

At the restaurant in Leiria, Carloto, the price has always been the same, a philosophy that maintains until today, well into account, particularly for the younger ones. So, get ready to pay € 12 if adult, € 5 If you have between 9 and 12 years, € 2,5 between 5 and 8. If you have less than 4 years, you will not have to pay anything. More to the taste of adults on Thursdays try cooked sprouts in the broth of black pudding.

The restaurant the tunnel stays in Oliveira do Hospital, and must pass a tunnel made of stone of the region, to get to this place. To compensate for the cold, the fireplace even deleted gives additional comfort. But to warm body and soul better than the regional dishes that they serve. At lunch, the dish of the day, meat or fish, accompanied by bread, olives, drink, dessert and coffee, €8,50. At dinner, let yourself go through that cost € 9 regional chanfana and gives comfortable for two.

Well located hotel, near the airport and the new stadium. It has 61 rooms and 3 suites, all well equipped and decorated in soft colours, a restaurant, a bar and yet other services.