The Praça da Liberdade has known several names along the centuries. Its construction was due to the progressive growing of the city. It was a meeting point for politicians, writers and artists and became a place searched for all classes. Among other marking events there will always be the death by hanging of the liberals, in 1829, (after this rehabilitated as “liberty martyrs”. In 1866 is open the monument to the liberal King, a tribute of the city to D. Pedro IV. The Portuguese Republic was first proclaimed here, January, 31st, 1891. In 1916, when the city council decided to …

The route begins by a dirt path-the Canada of Atoleiros-that rises until it reaches the two windmills in ruins, already in place of Arrebentão. Then reaches the "quarry Pit", where it was removed the stone for construction of typical houses of Mariana. A little ahead you will find a detour that takes you to the top of a hill which offers a unique view over the Bay of San Lorenzo. After arriving to the village from the North. In this place you will find the only Church of the Azores with the doors facing north: Church of our Lady of …

A pedestrian trail that may start at Pitões das Júnias and end in the village of Paredes do Rio, on the eastern side of the National Park Peneda-Gerês. The trail includes the passage by the ruins of the old monastery of Saint Maria das Júnias, the monumental waterfalls at the Campesinho Brook and the houses at Parada do Outeiro, by the dam. A trail surrounded by lush vegetation and by blue waters. The trail is recommended in the spring or in the summer due to the steep and occasionally slippery ground. It is four kilometres long and lasts approximately one …

Casal do Rei, a village of 150 inhabitants, mostly farmers and resin extractors, is located at 6 km away from Vide. Its architectural heritage includes the chapel that evokes Saint Joseph. The legend says that Domingos de Fugueiredo, a friar that escaped his convent, found refuge in this village and oredered the building of the chapel. This village stands out for its schist houses and for its communal ways of life (including the olive oil press, the oven and the mill). Nearby, there is a wood with vestiges of primitive vegetation.

Castelo Bom was conquered from the Leonese by D. Dinis, highlighting the defensive role that the wall played during the Middle Ages. In fact, from the castle and fence (reinforced in the Manueline period) still exist a broken arched door and a small ruined tower (classified as a National Monument). Next to the fortification are two 16th century houses and another one next to the mother church. The typical gastronomy includes sausages, roast kid, river fish and pumpkin jam filled with almonds. Embroidery and lace are also typical works of Castelo Bom.

A village located in a cove of the Castelo de Bode reservoir. It is one of the most typical and picturesque villages in central Portugal. Dominating the low white houses is the medieval tower, said to have been built by the Knights Templar on a Roman watchtower to oversee the deep Zêzere Valley, which formed the border between Moorish and Christian territory. Of note among its cultural heritage are the main church, dating from the 13th century and rebuilt in 1453, with the image of Our Lady of Weeping, and the chapel of Santo Antão, with 17th-century statues.

The village of Figueira integrates the schist Villages network. Word is that the provision of houses and the streets was not made by chance. The village possessed a set of entries that, at night, were closed with doors, so that the whole village was protected from wolves, since you often during the night, the wolves look for other animals to feed on. Thus, the inhabitants managed to protect their animals and, today, there are still traces of these doors that can be seen. This village has been redeveloped, while continuing to maintain the rural environment and the community spirit of …

In North Alentejo, integrated in the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, the perimeter intramuros of Castelo de Vide, with its white houses, this oasis of architectural beauty and archaeological wealth. In this beautiful village can view the largest collection of Gothic portals and one of the most beautiful Jewish quarters in the country. This holiday Centre offers comfort, refinement and well-being to people like to enjoy the hospitality, gastronomy and folklore us Alentejo. The vastness of the southern plain and their colorful so characteristic in each time of year lend beauty and magnitude.

Para além da atividade florestal, que se prolonga por mais de 200 hectares, a Herdade integra um conjunto de chalés – as Club Houses – um restaurante com esplanada, piscinas para adultos e crianças, barragem para passeios de barco, parque de merendas e campos de tiro desportivo. Preços: Chalé em regime de alojamento e meia pensão (sem bebidas incluídas) 2 adultos + 2 crianças até 14 anos € 195.

The Convento do Espinheiro, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa is housed in a former monastery dating from the 15th century, classified as a national monument. The 92 rooms, where exquisite details are mingled, are located in the former convent and in the new wing, harmoniously integrated in the gardens. Among the available equipment includes three pools, a SPA with five treatment rooms and a panoramic restaurant\/lounge next to the waterfall pool. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens and is situated just two kilometres from Évora, a city classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.