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Selina Gerês
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Lugar de Cubos, 210
4845-076, Gerês
Localizado em cima do Rio Cávado, bem perto da vila do Gerês, divide-se em lofts, quartos, dormitórios e ainda tendas de glamping. Dispõe de restaurante, bar, piscina com vistas panorâmicas e espaço de wellness, tudo o que necessita para uma estadia relaxada em plena comunhão com a natureza. Nos finais de tarde, poderá desfrutar de um copo no rooftop, ao som de um DJ set, seguido de um jantar de petiscos no The Lodge.
Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa
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Rua Tenente Valadim, 146
4100-476, Porto
Sheraton Porto Hotel Spa located in & da Boavista, is a modern and luxurious hotel, which offers an exquisite stay to its visitors. With 266 rooms, of which 25 are suites, Sheraton Porto reveals in every detail a unique charm. Based on exquisite details, the interiors of the hotel vestem is of marble, wood and steel. Among the many architectural details include the panoramic elevators overlooking the lobby. The spa and the gym are modern, ideal for relaxation and fun. The Juice Bar Restaurant, the New Yorker Bar for a drink or tea, and gourmet restaurant Porto Novo are mandatory …
Castelo de Elvas
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Rua da Parada do Castelo
7350-082, Elvas
The parade ground is shaped like an irregular polygon. The citadel is entered through three main gates: the Porta da Esquina, the Porta de Olivença, and the Porta de S. Vicente. The keep was rebuilt in 1488. Above the entrance door are the coat of arms of King John, surmounted by a tile panel depicting the Holy Family. The original fortifications were reportedly built on a hill fort, later Romanized. After the reconquest of Elvas from the Moors, King Sancho II ordered the fortification to be rebuilt. It underwent modifications during the reigns of King Dinis, King John II, and …
Castelo de Moura
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Calçada do Castelo
7860-009, Moura
Located on a limestone elevation, this castle has a keep dating from the time of Dom Dinis, which stands out for its volume. It was after the reconquest from the Moors that King Dinis had the castle completely remodeled, which had housed the Moors for 400 years. Later, King João I ordered the fortress to be expanded, but the War of Succession and the 1755 earthquake contributed to its state of ruin. On the southeast side there is an elbow-shaped entrance portal and a vaulted tunnel. Next to the castle there are ruins of the Convent of the Dominican Nuns …
Caves Real Companhia Velha
- leisure
Rua Azevedo de Magalhães, 314
4430-022, Vila Nova de Gaia
Consideradas como as mais importantes companhias vinícolas portuguesas, a Real Companhia Velha e a Real Vinícola ocupam, em Vila Nova de Gaia, uma área total de 177.000 m2. Podem ser marcadas visitas guiadas, de modo a que, entre as provas de degustação, o visitante possa apreciar os quadros do Rei D. José l e do Marquês de Pombal e os mais de 230 anos de história das caves (possui arquivo histórico e museu).
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
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Rua São Vicente Ferrerira, 10
9600-539, Ribeira Grande
Museu instalado no solar setecentista de São Vicente Ferrer. O seu espólio vai desde peças de carpintaria a latoaria, barbearia, teares, um presépio movimentado, arqueologia e cerâmica. No Núcleo de Arte Sacra, a Casa do Arcano, está exposto o Tesouro Regional, o Arcano, uma obra única e da autoria de Madre Margarida do Apocalipse. Possui ainda serviços de documentação: uma biblioteca, uma hemeroteca, uma imagoteca, um arquivo de história oral e um arquivo arqueológico.
Ecomuseu de Barroso - Pólo de Pitões das Júnias
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Pitões das Júnias
5470, Montalegre
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 …
Casa Modesta
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Quatrim do Sul
8700-128, Olhão
Uma casa de família renasceu para receber todos os que queiram desfrutar desta terra quase desconhecida, virada para o mar, no coração do Parque Nacional da Ria Formosa. A Casa Modesta está dividida em duas casas, com nove quartos, no total, com pátios privados. Integra ainda uma horta biológica, jardim, Spa, solário e cabanon (estrutura efémera de madeira, inspirado na arquitetura popular algarvia), numa aliança bem conseguida entre a estética contemporânea e a tradicional.
Escultura de Homenagem ao Doutor Couto Jardim
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Avenida Bento de Jesus Caraça
7160-253, Vila Viçosa
Christian Garden was a doctor and great benefactor in Vila Viçosa. Was quite surprised by his kindness and by thirst to know more, always guided by the concern to apply this knowledge to the illnesses of his patients. The scenarios of misery would hurt their sensitivity, which often provided their services free of charge and lived poor, passing up by difficulties at the end of his life. For such kindness, the people wanted to honor him in myriad ways and, today, the day of his birth became the municipal holiday-August 16. Died at 82 years old and left his house …
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
- country
Lugar do Castelo
4980-451, Lindoso
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, …