Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …

The Vila Vita Parc Hotel is a place of luxury and refinement, where no lack a multi-awarded restaurant. Prepare for a stay in a luxurious atmosphere, romantic and with an unforgettable landscape. Stroll in exotic gardens and down the cliffs to the beach. You will feel much better to breathe the surrounding beauty. Available to the visitor are 61 rooms and 12 suites modernly decorated, all with terrace or balcony, allowing unique moments of delight of the stunning landscape in an atmosphere of intimacy. The hotel also has available to nine restaurants, one of which the excellently referenced Ocean.

Old olive oil mill dating from the early 20TH century, transformed into rural tourism unit. Inserts an agricultural property owned by the same family since the 19TH century. Beyond the silence, only interrupted by the sounds of nature, is presented with the Ribeira de Linhares da Beira. Offers four bedrooms, living room, kitchen and a Museum of olive oil mill. In addition to the hidden charms on Thursday, scroll down the surrounding area and discover green spaces of rare beauty, watermark and other secrets.

Also known as the Albertas Garden or Rocha do Conde de Óbidos Garden, it is framed in a set of ancient buildings, such as the Hospitalários Convent of São João de Deus, presently occupied by the GNR, the Conde de Óbidos-Sabugal Palace, presently the headquarters of the Red Cross and the Ancient Art Museum. The garden has a belvedere offering a panoramic view of the river. From this point, the going down to the 24 de Julho Avenue is done through an imposing double staircase, all covered with climbing plants, built in 1880-1882.

Strong pentagonal plant, once intended for the defense of the city of Horta and its port of pirates attacks. Have been named, initially, of Forte de Santo António and was built in the second half of the 16th century. The original defensive system only the outer walls. Was ceded, in 1927, the Town Hall of Horta to be torn down and increase the avenida marginal. However, the lack of funds meant that the plans were not fulfilled. In 1947 it was classified as National Monument and in 1969 an Inn was built in its interior, today "Pousada de Portugal".

This street right in the limit of the area classified as world heritage, is one of the most stirred streets of Porto and was once the main access to the city. During the XVIII century it was called the Rua da Estrada or Rua Dirieta de Cedofeita. Some buildings in the street are still from that century. Today, a great part of the street is pedestrian, with Portuguese traditional stone-pavement. It is a commercial area with many shops and, on the contrary of down town, it hasn’t lost its residential characteristic. The fact that it is close to many faculties, …

In the restaurant Arola, the Catalan chef Sergi Arola, well known for its irreverence and restlessness in the kitchen, has a space, almost a second home, where he shares his creations, fusing classic flavors in some domestic products. Modern and beautiful space, is decorated with light colours and minimalist lines. In the restaurant Arola include the glass wine cellar, exposing various NECTARS of the House, and the beautiful views of the golf course at the resort. The potatoes bravas and the loin of Lamb with Eggplant fries are delicacies that nobody turns down.

Built on top of a hill, 665 meters above sea level and with an excellent command over the surrounding landscape, this Iron Age fortified town stands out for its trapezoidal plan given by the three lines of granite walls, making it the residential area delimited by the first line of wall torn by three access entrances. A considerable number of fragments of smooth and decorated pottery were collected at the site, which attests to the three periods of occupation found in this town: the Iron Age, Romanization and medieval times. In addition to these elements, several numismas, fibulae, granite millstones, …

This space with a total length of 100 meters has a total area of 2,500 m2. The total area is divided into two spaces, one for the go-kart track and the other support areas. The go-kart track is equipped with two sets of traffic lights, one with red lamps to signal the departures of racing. The pavement of the runway is asphalt, a pioneer in the country in Indoor karting and has been meticulously studied and tested in the laboratory in order to allow a smooth driving, with little physical effort but demanding with regard to the accuracy of the …

The construction of Quinta da Mirabela goes back to 1888. It has been recently remodelled, and is now a luxurious Inn preserving the culture patrimony of the history of Madeira. The location is privileged, in a calm area, 2 km away from the city centre. It offers a great panoramic view of the bay and the harbour of Funchal. From the terrace it is possible to see the famous basket cars sliding down the hill. The complex has 24 rooms, all viewing the sea. It has a restaurant, a bar, health club, reading room and various spaces to relax and …