The present temple was built in 1776, starting to serve as the Parish church of Massarelos when Santa Maria da Boa Viagem church ruined. The current church is divided in three parts by pilasters: on the central part there is a gate with a broken pediment with one niche from where it is possible to see the Saint Patron image, S. Pedro Gonçalves Telmo, and two columns topped by Corinthian capitals. Upper this, there are two lateral windows and a circular window. On the sides the bell ringer towers are topped with adornments in each face and finished by an …

It is believed that this location, known as Fraga of the Cat and located north of the village of Walls, about 1100 meters above sea level, is an ancient settlement. It is a small elevation in the middle of the plateau of Mourela, where several ceramic fragments were found consistent with ancient occupation of the site. Structural alignments are visible, apparent and in some branch points in the boulders. Northwest side are still two large walls, about two meters wide, spaced about twenty meters. There are several platforms where they have spotted some ceramic fragments. Is a place quite sheltered …

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 …

A nature reserve since the beginning of the century, it includes the Santo André and Sancha lagoons, as well as a system of small freshwater lagoons formed in dune depressions. It extends along a 16-km coastal strip, including a terrestrial sector of varying width, ranging from 2 to 3 km, and a marine sector measuring 1.5 km. In total, the occupied area is 5,247 hectares, of which 3,110 hectares correspond to the terrestrial portion and 2,137 hectares correspond to the marine portion. This area is home to a variety of birds, including aquatic birds and passerines. It is also worth …

It belongs to the Old Massif and is located in the east-central region of Trás-os-Montes, between the Sabor and Tua rivers. It is over 12 km long and 5 km wide, reaching its highest point at 1,200 meters, above the Vilariça valley. The region is characterized by mountain ranges, small high-altitude plateaus, deep, hollow valleys, some watercourses, and open valleys. The flora ranges from chestnut trees to cork oaks, olive trees, almond trees, cherry trees, orange trees, and vineyards. It is noteworthy that, until a few years ago, rye was cultivated at an altitude of about 1,000 meters.

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).

The Casinha Velha restaurant, in Leiria, has already gained fame in the region. The space is simple, but with details that make the difference and make this restaurant an attractive place, excelling in regional food and personalized treatment. Black pudding with rice from Marrazes and Serra cheese puff pastry with port wine and honey head the long list of snacks that prepare the stomach for what will come next. The house specialties vary according to the day, with emphasis on oven-roasted kid, cod bread soup and oven-roasted rooster. Conventual sweets finish with a golden key and the choice is wide. …

The Restaurant Bar Tolo, goes through several definitions, both can be restaurant, as petisqueira, café, bar, pub or Tearoom. What seems consensual in this restaurant is the quality of appetizers: mini-francesinhas, carpaccios (veal tongue), broken eggs with asparagus, arrows and truffle, sausage puffs and açordas (COD, prawns), with prices ranging from 4.50 to seven euros. The restaurant offers two options for specials that prowl the ten euros. The building consists of three floors, decorated of peculiar shape. The delicacies are served in old crockery and chairs are lined with bags of coffee. The accompanying snacks with wine by the glass …

With a cuisine based on the best flavors, Chef Diogo Rocha continues to discover local products that have almost disappeared, such as hazelnuts or apples from Bravo Esmolfe, which he masterfully incorporates into the menus. The menu is also the stage for the parade of wines produced in the vineyards that enter through the windows of the almost indescribable building designed by the Carvalho Araújo studio and whose interior design was in charge of Nini Andrade Silva. Diogo Rocha's cuisine, supported by an ambitious and new team, is a breath of fresh air capable of appealing to all the senses, …

Located three kilometers from the city center, this palace is situated within a large estate. Built in the mid-18th century, it is attributed by some authors to the architect Nicolau Nasoni, mainly due to the exuberant Baroque style of its main facade. It is one of the few noble palaces that has remained in the possession of the original family to this day. Part of the house is open to the public through guided tours, presenting itself as an authentic house museum. During the visit, one can explore the main hall, the library (with a copy of the first edition …