Tourém is famous for its monumental oven. All built in stone with walls strengthened by powerful buttresses and coverage in pardieiros, this, has capacity for 20 clams and is still used. In a niche of the doorjamb has drawn on stone dates from 1868, although the type of architecture that allow construction say that the same is of a much earlier date. The gateway was opened between cunhal and building the first Foothill, and presents a straight Dick. Inside of the oven there are three perfect round arches supporting the roof. In front of the building, along the road, there …

Located by the shore, in the Tróia peninsula, this village dates back to at least 5000 years ago. The vestiges of shells and ceramics of the neolithic show precisely that. Very rich in cultural terms (as one can see in the boats miniatures, the wooden shacks and the embroideries) irs 600 or so inhabitants are devoted mainly to farming, fishing and preparing the rice. In fact, one cannot mention Comporta without speaking of the preparation of the rice and of the Comporta Farm (that belongs to the Atlantic Company Ltd). In patromonial terms, a special note to the mother church …

M’Ar De AR Aqueduto is a new 5 star hotel located in the historic center of the city of Évora, right in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. This hotel is an adaptation of the old Palace of the Sepulveda family, a building of the XV century, whose magnificent chapel and vaulted ceilings were preserved, as well as a set of three Manueline windows in the main façade. This amazing boutique hotel, built according to the concepts of modern architecture and design, offers a 220 m2 Spa, 64 rooms (4 suites and 2 Spa rooms) …

In place of the Eiro is the Church of Santa Bárbara, formerly the parish church dedicated to s. Salvador, seat of the ancient parish of St. Saviour of the Eiro. Granite Temple of East\/West oriented plant, the main facade has a ported in round arch and in the elongation of the gable stands a belfry with two founders tears, crowned with a cross flanked by two pinnacles. The interior of this church, also in granite, is a triumphal arch that marks the division between the nave and the chancel, where stands the high altar, in painted wood, gilded and marbled, …

The chapel in the village of Carvalhelhos, dedicated to Santa Barbara, underwent profound changes caused by successive restoration and consolidation works. The main façade has a portal in round arch flanked by two Windows, in the form of vertical slots. The stretching of the gable has a Bell Tower, semi-circular-shaped granite, topped by a cross. The interior, stripped of the gilded altars, which once existed, press by minimalism. The bedside wall, polished granite, has only a crucifix in wood; the side walls are carved Corbels with devocionário popular religious imaginary arranged in singular form, the men's devotions are placed on …

This church is in honour to Tomar city Patron Saint: Santa Iria. The present church resulted from the improvements done on the 16th century, standing out the fifteen hundreds door and a lateral chapel from João de Castilho. In this chapel stands out the stone altarpiece and the renaissance decoration (two Indian busts are quite remarkable). The altar, in Ançã stone, is attributed to João de Ruão. It stands out the church nave covered with glazed tiles from the 17th century; the main chapel covered with ribbed vault and the golden carving altars. The classification only refers to the entrance …

A magnificent Jesuit temple, part of the College of the Society of Jesus, whose construction began in 1598. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Portugal in 1759, it was handed over to the Cathedral Chapter. The main façade, austere yet elegant, is composed of two superimposed sections corresponding to two distinct construction periods: the first section, up to two-thirds of its height, is in the classical style, while the second is in the Baroque style. Inside, noteworthy features include the various Baroque carved altars from the late 17th century, the organs located on the side walls of the chancel, …

The Casa da Sereias is located at the Bandeirinha Street, The old Jews hill. The name which the house is known for (mermaid house) comes from the two exotic and gigantic mermaids that side the doorway. It is characterized by a simple architecture, except the magnificently sculpted façade, divided in three parts separated by pilasters, as well as the front extremes which simulate turrets crowned with battlements, delimited by pilasters that go up from the ground floor till the top. The Portocarrera family abandoned this palace in 1809, when the population murdered their sun thinking he was involved with the …

The Penha Longa Hotel Spa Golf Resort has a magnificent & serra de Sintra as inspiration. Absorbs the mysticism of these stops and turns them into spaces of great luxury and refinement. Are 200 hectares of Quinta da Penha Longa at your disposal, sprinkled with Lakes, gardens, small fragrant gardens, fountains and chapels. Be amazed by the beauty of the place and let yourself be enchanted by the details that make this a reference unit in Portugal. The excellent 194 rooms and suites, very spacious and with private balconies, invite you to breathe the fresh air of the Sierra. Between …

M’Ar De AR Muralhas – Timeless Charm Hotel is the new name of the famous Hotel da Cartuxa, opened in 1997, and which was now completely renovated. The hotel keeps its 4 star classification and is located in the historic center of the city of Évora, right in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. In this hotel, quality is the synonym of welcome and friendship, where guests feel the comfort of the best hotels in the world, without looking like any of them. This surprising hotel offers an inviting swimming pool overlooking the city wall, …