This pillory is dated from the 16th century and it rebuilt afterwards in the end of the thirties, from the existing remaining. It is composed by three steps, a cylindrical shaft, finishing in a narrow ring where it is settled a square abacus prolonged into a capital with double ring. The abutment is flat conic, in which vertex settles a sphere in huge dimensions where it is possible to see a Weather Vane with pennon and cross.

This baroque manor house is dated from the XVIII century and it has Coat of Arms. On the first floor, its granite balcony with iron railings, can be stand out. It also possesses two other floors which were built afterwards. It has an external stone stair from which one can enter to the residence on the first floor and it is located in one of the lateral façades.

If you're looking for a quiet place with all the comfort to spend your holiday or weekend we have the perfect place to you: The Casa do Oleiro - Potter's House. The "Casa do Oleiro" - Potter's House - is located on the northern side of Santa Maria. In a place called the Norte, a part of the Santa Barbara village, you can admire the landscape of where the mountains touch the sea. Some days, you can see the neighboring island of Saint Michael on the horizon. The pottery table and small handcrafted objects blend with the accommodations needed for …

This isolated finding was discovered incidentally, in April 1961, by a farmer. The pieces were saved by the parish priest of the parish and later transferred to the municipality of Montalegre, where currently. Lug axe features a double, a double ring wrench and signs of use. Weighs 965 grams and measuring 24.2 cm. The two spearheads have a hole for the cable, a vein protruding enough on the blade and measure 146 mm and 144 mm and weighs 68 and 62 grams, respectively. The instrument with "way to fork" seems to be one piece in Portugal, showing a flat part …

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 …

For many years, had the name Hocus Pocus. Was started, so pioneer, as a hotel restaurant open to the local community of Pico-Aldeia da Fonte Hotel's restaurant. Thus raised local Prestige being the Chinese food Buffet every Friday night and the Flavors of the world from Buffet lunches on Sunday one point almost mandatory frequency. In a perspective of continuous improvement, the Source now launches a new Cuisine menu which designated "New Azorean Cuisine". It is intended with this bet to invest in a kitchen of author that reconciles the new culinary techniques with the flavors\/traditional products in the Azores. …

The pole of the Ecomuseum of Barroso, situated at the Court of the Ox of the people, work in network with the interpretive center, in Montalegre giving body to the following themes: the ox of the people, the extensive grazing, herds, the weaving, the shelters of shepherds, mountain farming, local production modes\/agricultural implements, the ethnographic heritage, the Smokehouse, the old village of Juríz, the monastery of Pitons, Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês and the natural heritage. The operation of the Museum is divided into two seasons of the year: in the months of June, July, August and September is open every …

Located in the green heart of the central region of the country, the Quinta da Palmeira is composed of a country house dating from the year 1890, surrounded by orange groves and olive groves. Each room, decorated in order to provide a sense of comfort and refinement, has a style of his own. It is suggested at the end of the day, a tasting of regional dishes and a good glass of wine, against the backdrop of the beautiful landscape of the serra.

In the Valley of the Mondego and in the middle of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, you will find the Quinta do Seixo, an ancient agricultural property dating from the 18th century recently restored. Offers five double rooms with private bathroom and views of the Valley. Close to the river beach of the village Viçosa (awarded with blue flag), is the perfect place to enjoy the time in tune with nature, its people and traditions.

This Rural Hotel is surrounded by about ten thousand square meters of magnificent gardens and a refreshing swimming pool of fallen border. Is situated on a farm whose buildings dating from the 18th century, having served as summer residence of the Archbishop of Évora. While maintaining its classic style, and surrounded by olive trees with more than three hundred years, impressed by the combination of good taste and modernity.