Inaugurado em 1940, o Mercado dos Lavradores, no centro do Funchal, foi erigido com o objectivo de ser o grande polo abastecedor da cidade. Projeto da autoria de Edmundo Tavares (1892-1983), apresenta grandes painéis de azulejos da Faiança Batisttini de Maria de Portugal. Atualmente, este espaço ainda exerce as funções para as quais foi criado, tornando-se num ponto de encontro entre locais e turistas, num ambiente onde se misturam cores, sons, cheiros e gentes diversas.

Strong and striking presence, the Templáriso Castle is an emblematic place of the city. Located in a high place, it is worthy of visit, not only for its history but also for the panoramic view it offers, as beautiful as wide. From the primitive castle that dominated the city long ago, there’s not much left today due to continuous works. Built between 1214 and 1230 by the Templar it enclosed a circle of walls and towers. Here you may also visit the Santa Maria do Castelo Church. In its churchyard gathered the Assembly of good-men and the monastic and military …

Integrated into the village of Villas d ' Água, near Maria Luisa Beach, this is a space designed to provide the best treatments and health therapies. Offers Thalassotherapy service-enjoying the therapeutic properties of seawater-pool, sauna, cardio-fitness and gym.

Building also known as the Queen's Palace, due to the fact that it was Dona Maria I responsible for the opening of the "Ditch". I worked as a coaching inn and later as traffic control post of vessels, persons and goods, which raged through the Ditch.

Com vista para a Barragem de Santa Luzia, o restaurante As Beiras, no Casal da Lapa na Pampilhosa da Serra usa a vista como um dos maiores atributos. De facto, é impressionante a vista da água do rio, perfeita para abrir o apetite. Experimente a morcela caseira como entrada, os maranhos, o cabrito ou a chanfana como pratos principais, mas não termine a refeição sem experimentar a tigelada ou então, o caseiro arroz doce.

Located on high ground, close to the river and the Odivelas dam, the village of Alvito is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Alentejo. Remains from the Neolithic period have been found and several Roman artefacts were found. Suevi, Visigoths and Muslims also passed through these parts. The architectural heritage is extremely rich. The castle (dating from 1481), the Santa Luzia chapel and the main church are considered national monuments. Also noteworthy are the museum of sacred art, the library, the hermitage of Santa Luzia, the pillory and the Águas dos Peixes manor house. It has an equestrian …

This church was founded in 1636 and it is an example from the sixteen hundreds architecture, with a plan in Latin cross, one only nave with lateral chapels, transept and ample main chapel. This last one displays coverage in barrel vault and elevations covered with blue and white glazed tiles, standing out the golden carved big altarpiece, with the throne and the sacrarium also in golden wood. The high choir is settled in three perfectly vaulted arches with balustrade. The lateral chapels are dedicated to Santa Quitéria, Santa Ana, Santíssimo Sacramento, Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Nossa Senhora de Soledade e …

A house that dates back to the 18th century, with a chapel built as a tribute to Our Lady of Boa Viagem, located on the hillside of the Santa Luzia mountain, with an amazing sea view.

The dispatch room decor, the ceiling, the frescoes and the Manueline portal. Has a central wooden table too big and old. There are, currently, the assemblies of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia.

Exquisite restaurant, situated within the walls of Forte de Santa Cruz and an integral part of the Pousada de Portugal located there. Highlighting the various delicacies of regional origin.