Tucked away in a valley not far from Funchal, on a large property in Camara De Lobos, this hotel combines friendly service with a tranquil setting. Housed in a beautifully restored former mansion, Quinta Jardim da Serra impresses with its modern design and large garden. Taste home-made brandy at the bar or rest on a sun lounger next to the indoor pool. The hotel offers a shuttle service from and to Funchal, ensuring you a truly hassle-free stay. Other useful services include car rental, laundry and an on-site ATM. Make use of the free wireless internet and stay in contact …

Miner's House – documentation centre is the first permanent pole of the São Domingos mine Museum. Its construction was the initial contribution to the reconstruction and recovery of the mining village. Associate in this space two features: the museums, with the re-creation of the miner's House and the memory collection, with the installation of the documentation centre. Miner's House shows the physical reality of the living space of a mining family. The objects, the memories, the symbols and the shortcomings are there represented. Above all, plan to lead the visitor's imagination and sensitivity so that it can find the daily …

At the Museum of the ISEP are gathered scientific instruments, educational models and other objects that were belonging to the Institute over the years and to assist education units, constituting a collection that extends to almost all areas of engineering taught in this establishment: of physics to electronics, of mathematics to mechanics, chemical engineering civilian, through drawing and mineralogy. In addition to the objects the Museum has a considerable bibliographical estate where we can find major reference works such as the encyclopedia of Diderot and D'alembert, a precious book of Musschenbroeck physics or a book of architecture of Leon Battista …

At Alameda dos Oceanos, this space added a touch of sophistication and good taste to the Parque das Nações. Has its origins in Switzerland, more precisely in Geneva, where he was inspired by the concept of a single dish: entrecôte of empty Brasserie sauce (18 ingredients, special sauce made from herbs, Dijon mustard and fine spices) accompanied by thin and crispy fries. In 2006, the menu has been increased with the seitan dish, a great alternative for vegetarians. At the entrances, in addition to the traditional salad, the menu also includes marinated salmon. An ambitious wine that combines image labels …

The restaurant La Terraza is located at Grande Real Villa Italy Hotel Spa in Cascais &. The restaurant offers a magnificent view to the sea, along with a kitchen full of flavor, well presented and with very competitive prices. At entrances, reference to the marinated mackerel fillets with pennyroyal Pomodoro, while in the main, among others, include the salmon tataki with grilled courgette and tomato paste; and the Roasted Pork Loin with Bacon and a stew of Fava Beans, chestnuts and scallions. Folders and risottos are also part of the offer. The atmosphere is cozy and informal with a professional …

The Serra do Açor, along with the Serra da Estrela and the Serra da Lousã, forms the group of mountain ranges that practically divide Portugal in half. Partly covered by pine forests, the mountain range, located within the municipality of Arganil, hides details of rare beauty. The Mata da Margaraça is an example of this scenic beauty, constituting one of the rare examples of natural vegetation on the schist slopes of the country's center. Species such as chestnut, oak, laurel, and some holly and laurel trees make up the flora of this protected landscape area. In terms of fauna, we …

In the beginning of the 20th century, most precisely in 1907, Afredo da Silva buys a plot of ground from the Bensaúde family in the Lezíria, between the North Beach in Barreiro and the Moinhos Beach in Lavradio, and there he builds the C.U.F. factories. It started labouring in the next year with an olive husk transformation unit in order to produce soap, which employed 100 workers. In 1909 appears the first factory of sulphuric acid and super phosphate to produce fertilizers. As the century went on, the industry continued growing and this old village of fishermen and millers, with …

Located on a plain above the Alva river, Sabugueiro is the highest village in Portugal (an altitude of 1050 metres). It started from the shacks of sheperds that used the mountain's pastures for their sheep and their goats. The engraving on the rock by the Canariz Fountain is a testimony to the peopling of the area in remote times. Even though there are still shepherds and related activities (wool and cheese production), rural tourism has developed in the last few years and there are several typical houses currently adapted. The shpherds still move to the Douro region in the winter …

Commissioned in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, the Convent presents an austere architecture, being practically devoid of ornamentation. Inside, the only noteworthy features are sculptures of saints and Christs, made of terracotta and wood, placed in niches, the tiles that adorn the chapels, and also the inlaid work composed of small stones mixed with shells and shards of earthenware, used in the decoration of fountains, walls, and chapels. The ceramic and wooden sculptural pieces, stonework and flagstones, painted ceilings, and gilded woodcarving stand out. Over the centuries it underwent several renovations, and in 1863 it was acquired by …

Founded in 1059 according to popular tradition, although the oldest documentary reference dates back to 1099, the Monastery of Pombeiro enjoyed privileges and justice of its own as early as 1112, as evidenced by the Charter of Couto granted on that date by D. Teresa. This monastic institution has been documented since 853, which makes it one of the oldest in the territory, although there is no material evidence of its first establishment. Located at the intersection of two of the main roads of medieval times, one that connected Porto to Trás-os-Montes and a second that connected Beira to Alto …