In the center of Porto, the gardens of Palácio de Cristal are the ideal place to take a stroll away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The original Palácio de Cristal was demolished in 1951 to make way for the Sports Pavilion, later christened Pavilhão Rosa Mota. From the original work, which dates back to 1860 and was designed by F.W.Shields to host agricultural and industrial exhibitions, its vast garden remains. The leafy trees, the garden beds, a lake, fountains, animals that roam freely and the little corners to discover, create the perfect environment for a long walk …

Club founded by a group of teenagers in 1934.

In the heart of the town, in Largo da Sé, this arch is one of the most important architectural complexes in the Algarve. This monumental portal is a 19th century reconstruction. Inside there is an Arab portico, unique in the Algarve region. In the niche above the Arch there is an image, in white marble, of Saint Thomas Aquinas.

The 31 de Janeiro Street is worth to be made on foot. Although this downtown Street is very declivous, it is a good place to find examples of the iron architecture on the shops and buildings.

Penela, a name of celtic origins, is located between the interior mountain area and the coastal plains. It was founded during the reign of Dom Afonso Henriques and rceived its charter in 1337. It has a castle whose construction started in the 11th century and a donjon. Ot has two diffrent areas: insid walls, the oldest one, and outside walls.

Castle built in the 12th century with the aim of becoming the seat of the Knights Templar. Built in a high location, only the walls that surround the citadel, the castle with its keep and the temple with a circular plan remain from the original building. Inside the temple, you can see an octagonal "charola", a Romanesque-style building. D. Henrique built two cloisters and the Palaces. D. Manuel added the Manueline nave, whose portico and Chapter house, with its famous window, are stunning. This castle was built by Gualdim Paes and is part of the offensive-defensive system of the reconquest. …

Space where various cultural and recreational events.

This project by the Catalan architect Josep Lluis Mateo stands out in the city center landscape for its innovative architecture. It is a hollow building, clad in metal and wood, with four floors. In addition to the exhibition spaces, it has a synthetic ice skating rink and an auditorium with 275 seats, equipped with a high-quality acoustic system, without the use of amplification systems.

In the heart of the historic area, stands the imposing Torre do Relógio, unavoidable in the landscape of Castelo Branco, as it is visible from the most diverse locations. Its creation is related to the expansion process of the city and the enlargement of the limits of the walls, since it was created where there was an old tower of the outer wall, adapted for its current functions in the 19th century. Its characteristic hourly chimes are heard by residents and visitors alike.

In a city that usually faces very hot and dry summers, the Piscina Praia, and its four thousand square meters of water, quickly became a reference leisure space in the region. In the warmer months, vacationers can enjoy hydrogymnastics, aqua zumba and recreational and educational activities for children, in addition to being able to relax in the large grassy area. It has changing rooms for a thousand people and 750 parking spaces.