Entre Mafra e a Ericeira, a Quinta da Abelheira é um aprazível turismo rural com produção biológica. Com um estilo rural mas contemporâneo, oferece alojamento em quartos e apartamentos, rodeados por um terreno com 40 hectares de agricultura biológica, de onde saem todos os produtos para os pequenos-almoços e brunches. Atividades não faltam, desde passeios a pé ou de bicicleta até passeios de charrete. Durante a estadia, os hospedes podem apreciar, seja no próprio quarto ou na biblioteca, parte da coleção que foi exibida no Centro de Arte Moderna da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian da "A Obra Perdida" de Emmerico Nunes, …

About Fernandina was built in 1336 by d. Afonso IV, to replace the old about high-medieval. This work would only be concluded in 1376, in the reign of King Ferdinand, and this fact the adopted name. The fence, with nearly 5 miles, it defined the Medieval Lisbon but, currently, only certain parts of the wall are visible. It is believed that started on the Western side of the Castle of São Jorge, descended the Valley of Mouraria, rising after the slope of Monte de Sant'Ana and down through the Valley of the Boulevard, returning up to Largo de s. Roque, …

The project Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, designed by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, consists of 750 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibition area, coffee shop, bookstore and an auditorium with seating for 195 seats. The Museum brings together 121 works, including 16 paintings of the author, provided for a period of ten years, and also some pieces of art from her husband Victor Willing (artist and art critic). In addition to drawings, engravings and lithographs is still possible to admire the beauty of the tapestry piece "battle of Alcácer-Quibir", acquired in 2008 by the municipality through an application at …

Designed by architect Sidónio Pardal, this green area follows the lines of parks with a romantic and naturalistic tradition, suitable for leisure and socializing. With an area of 7.5 hectares, it consists of tree-lined lawns, bridges and crossings along the bank of the Cáster river. The river is the central element in the life of the park and allows you to practice canoeing and other sports. Located right in the heart of the urban center, access is easy and can be done through 10 gateways. This is a space for the whole family to have fun. In addition to physical …

Opened in 1884, the zoological garden of Lisbon lodges, at present, about 2 thousand animals of 380 species. The main attractions are the dolphins’ bay that imitates a typical fishing village, the small farm where the country atmosphere is created, the reptilian with different kinds of reptiles’ species and the rope-way that takes you on a relaxed journey through the zoo, offering a lovely view of the gardens and the city. The space is full of life: it has shows with sea-lions, dolphins, reptiles and macaws, an amusement park-the Animax-equipped with cinema, video games, remote control boats and a large …

This stairs are for adventurers only, as its inclination is sharply sloping. It is a Middle Ages’ area, where the prostitutes used to hang around. Start at the Dom Hugo Street, by the Nossa senhora da verdade Chapel (small 18th century temple) by the Romanic Wall and, right after, by the Arco do Colégio. Then, go strait ahead through the Nossa Senhora da Verdade Street and the Codeçal stairs. Here you’ll find the Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio Church. If you go down the Barredo stairs, you’ll be next to the São Francisco Borja Street, near the most typical area of …

The oven of the people of Walnut is a vernacular rural construction in granite, two waters, coverage in tile, and a side porch that protects a laundry of clothes. Inside the building, to the right of the front door you will find the tendal, massive granite structure, on top of which was placed a "smock", to protect the dough. On the fundeira you will find the oven where the local population continues to bake traditional Scones. This equipment was, in ancient times, an important role in village sociality, the so-called "coffee of the people", was where they gathered during the …

It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to Mourela, home to a vast array of flora and fauna, making it a favorite setting for outdoor activities. Typically accessible by car, it's known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes, and is primarily a granite region. You can take various routes, on foot or by car, and enjoy the landscape that offers a true journey through nature, the past, …

At the far end of the Sítio Promontory, overlooking the North beach, King Sebastian ordered the construction of the São Miguel Fortress in 1577 to defend the cove from pirates. It was later rebuilt by order of Philip II in 1600. Its current layout was commissioned by King John IV during the restoration of the monarchy. Triangular in shape, it has a bastion at each corner, a sloping wall at the bottom, and, internally, features a parade ground on the second floor and casemates opening through several semicircular arches. Since 1903, a lighthouse with a luminous range of 15 miles …

Village tourism project, Other times are entered in a quiet village of 180 inhabitants, named Arícera. All the houses from the 17th and 18th centuries, were recovered following the moth and materials characteristic of the region. With types of T1 to T5, the houses are of granite, wooden doors and Windows with double glazing. Elements from other times like the thick walls, niches or namoradeiros banks were preserved. The houses, properly baptized: House Penêdo, House Soqueiro, House Released's grandfather and Casa Manuel Baker (features five rooms and is also receiving the unit) are in granite, very well restored and equipped …