Also known as Palacete das kitchens, for having been built on the site of the old kitchens of Paços da Castle, this cosy hotel, works in a villa of the 18th century, is located within the walls of the castle of São Jorge. Eco-certified Hotel since 2010, offers 14 rooms beautifully decorated and equipped with every comfort, for a refined stay, where are still visible several medieval traces.

Garden set on a place where the Convento de São Francisco used to be, from which remains only the marble blazonry with the arms of Franciscans and the kingdom of Portugal, exposed in one of the grassed areas of the garden. Here are some works of art namely two statues and three busts. There is also a small lake with swans, ducks, fishes and an auditorium where several cultural activities take place.

Between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, exit at Covalinhas to reach the top of São Leonardo and its chapel. From this site, known for having inspired Miguel Torga, you can glimpse the Douro Valley. The river, far below, flowing slowly toward its mouth, the rugged slopes and sharp peaks, and the verdant greenery of the nearby vineyards, which try to disguise the prevailing grayness.

Castle overlooking the town, where the Church of São Miguel, dating from the 15th century, and a set of anthropomorphic graves from the late Middle Ages stand out. It has a polygonal, irregular shape and is made up of walls and several towers from the 15th and 16th centuries. It preserves the Vila Door and the Betrayal Door, the latter with Moorish influences. This is the second-largest castle on the Mondego defensive line.

A zona das Caldeiras, na ilha de São Miguel, constitui uma autêntica cozinha natural ao permitir que, enterrando no solo panelas com os necessários condimentos, se obtenham saborosas caldeiradas de peixe, como também cozidos de carne ou de bacalhau. Esta caldeirada é mesmo uma receita tradicional da localidade.

For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. The Fábrica de Chá Gorreana began planting tea in 1874, but it was only in 1883 that the first tea came off the production line. The retrospective of tea production can be visited daily at the Gorreana farm. Then, among ancient tea production machines, enjoy an aromatic tea. It has a private park.

Museum based in the former São Francisco convent, open since 1949. It is a history museum, with a permanent exhibition organized in four parts: "Knowledge of the Azores Islands", "Angra, the Azores and the World", "From the General Captaincy to Liberalism" and "From the 2nd half of the 1800s to the present". Also noteworthy are Azorean paintings on wood from the 16th-17th centuries and an Artillery Battery that Portugal used in the 1st World War.

Situated in the heart of Boticas and around some spas, this House press by traditional and tranquil setting. Equipped with a cosy atmosphere, the Casa de São Cristóvão combines regional cuisine with comfortable accommodation. Read a book in front of the fireplace or relax in the comfort of your spacious room. The restaurant serves traditional specialities and complements the general character rustic space. Enjoy a drink at the bar after a day of fishing.

This church was founded on the 12th century and it underwent several transformations due to its continuous reconstruction work. It is composed by three naves and main chapel, two sacristies, main chapel, two lateral chapels and bell tower. Presently it displays a Manueline physiognomy. On the inside it is worthy to mention the altars, the altarpiece in gold carving, the statuary, and the scenes representing São João Baptista life on the central nave.

This church is also known as São Luís Church, together with the monastery it was founded in 1596 by Luís de Figueiredo Falcão and used to belong to the Clarisse orders. It has some elements from the sixteen hundreds and from the eighteen hundreds. From the first period, it stands out the only nave, the ceiling and the main chapel coverage; from the second period stands out the doorway, the windows and the main elevation.