This is one of the most beautiful Portuguese Romanesque monuments, with an external appearance resembling a fortified church. The current construction began in 1162, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques. It served as the Episcopal See until 1772 and subsequently belonged to the Misericórdia (a charitable institution) until 1778. From 1785 to 1816 it was occupied by the Third Order of Saint Francis, and after that date it became the seat of the parish of São Cristóvão. The main façade features a magnificent portal, formed by arches supported by columns with decorated capitals. The 13th-century cloister was the first …

Young restaurant with casual atmosphere and relaxed service, from breakfast to dinner. Serves the main dishes of the Costa Vicentina as you know au naturel, mussel and limpets with rice porridge cooked crabs, oysters, mussels, grilled or baked sea bream, Conger, horse mackerel small rice alimados, Buzios with feijoada, Octopus with rice, sardines with corn porridge, fried moray eel, fish stew, stuffed squid, grilled sardines, chicken giblets, "youth team" (corn porridge), massada de peixe, octopus salad, tripe, pork sausages and traditional pork dishes, regional sweets (donut, dreams and Almond Cake).

It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …

The parish church, Temple of longitudinal plant, is flanked by a churchyard, walled that for a long time was used as a cemetery, still sporting the whole floor lajeado. The main façade has a portal of rectangular shape, surmounted by a round window surmounted by a belfry with two tears "founders, each of them with a Bell, crowned by two pinnacles, with ball Finial, and a cross trilobada. The interior of this church is of a great ornamental wealth. The granite stone walls are partially covered in the chancel, by a tiled wainscot, with liturgical reasons represented; one of the …

The Manor of Pinas of Aragon and coastline is so designated in heraldic elements appearing on the face of stone weapons. Among other distinctions consists of a noble Baroque-style building, with regional characteristics, built in the 19th century. XVI receiving upgrades, refurbishment of facade, in 1859. The North wing also includes a 16th century construction with beveled portals, traces the first family home. The main building's facade to the street of Pinas curved pediment with, involving the arms of family and sash Windows with ornate flag. The block above lies the backyard of solar all with granite dry stone walled. …

Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …

Tróia Golf, by many considered the best "Championship Course" of Portugal, was designed by renowned Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1980. Its 18 holes, Par-72, have a length of 6200 feet (6914 yards), a "course" rating of 74.8 and a slope rating of 124 ("tees" more indented). In 2003 it was considered the best golf course in Europe by Golf World magazine. Tróia Golf Championship Course has to offer a very comfortable Clubhouse, built in a rustic style, with excellent quality services: Golf reception, pro-shop, bar, restaurant and a nice terrace overlooking the green 18. And, yet, a superb …

Hotel Quinta Splendida has spacious apartments and studios, a large outdoor heated swimming pool and a wonderful Botanical Garden, overlooking the sea. The more than a thousand species of plants and flowers that live there confers a unique landscape to a space he also single, which was thought to keep flowers and green in all seasons. The SPA, open since the end of 2006, is a real paradise where the body rests and the soul is renewed. In addition to the varied and tempting massages and treatments, guests can still experience the jacuzzi, mud bath, traditional Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, …

The 20 minutes from Lisbon, sul do Tejo, in Mastic combine perfectly a championship course with the exuberance of nature that surrounds it. Frank Pennink designed this trail in a pine forest dotted with wild flowers, nature reserve of many species of birds. For its dense forestation, the British press called it the "Wentworth of Lisbon", in an allusion to the resemblance to the famous London route. The field offers great variety of game situations and the use of almost all clubs-without the existence of any "bunker" of "fairway". The 11 hole, a par 4, designed by Robert Trent Jones, …

Situated right in the Centre of the place of ovens, parish of Trouxemil, in the municipality of Coimbra, Casa Morais lies in a privileged place, close to the most important roads (IC2, IP3, A1, A24). It consists of seven double rooms, well dimensioned, possessing all private bathroom. Beyond the kitchen and dining room, the House has other common spaces and even a room of local products and craft sale. The dining room opens onto a pleasant outdoor patio surfaces other than grass and barbecue. The comfort and the sobriety patents throughout the property are the result not only of the …