Created in 1999, the Monte do Chora Cascas-MCC claims for its genuine charm, feature that has distinguished this space, while fate of refinement in Portugal. About 45 minutes from Lisbon, the mount appears in the landscape as a natural amphitheatre. In the silence and tranquility of Alentejo, the privileged view on the slope of the castle of Montemor-o-Novo appeals to romanticism and to dream. Six of the rooms are named after a guardian angel, whose initials together form the word DREAM-Pat Patenaude, Omael, Nithael, Haziel, Aniel and Rochel. The seventh room is simply recognized by paragraph 7. From 2011, the …
It's located on the hill of São Domingos, in Fontelo. It offers fantastic views of the Douro landscape. It's considered one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the entire Douro region. From here, you can see the municipalities of Lamego, Tarouca, Resende, Mesão Frio, Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião, Vila Real, and many others. The spectacle of the farms that frame the Douro River on both sides is extraordinary. Directly in front of us lies the imposing Serra do Marão, which, for those coming from the north coast, is a veritable gateway to the Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro region. At …
In the center of Porto, the gardens of Palácio de Cristal are the ideal place to take a stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The original Palácio de Cristal was demolished in 1951 to make way for the Sports Pavilion, later christened Pavilhão Rosa Mota. From the original work, which dates back to 1860 and was designed by F.W.Shields to host agricultural and industrial exhibitions, its vast garden remains. The leafy trees, the garden beds, a lake, fountains, animals that roam freely and the little corners to discover, create the perfect environment for a long walk …