Between the valleys of the Minho and Lima rivers, already near the shore, we may view the imposing Arga Mountain. From its approximate altitude of 800 metres, the views are magnificent: the Atlantic Ocean, blue in the background, together with the green fields. The Coura river flows to the Minho river just before it gets to the sea, in Caminha. The Camaredo Pine Woods stretch the landscape to Moledo do Minho. A special note to Vilar de Mouros, on the northwest side of the mountain and the Spanish locations of La Guardia and the Santa Tecla Hill as well. The …

Fortified village, chronologically contemporary castro de Pedrário, located on the upper deck of the Mount of the same name, 1128 m above sea level. Difficult to access by the East side, it is a semicircular enclosure defended by a single thick line of wall. Inside the enclosure are visible a few boulders with circular dimples. In all its extension you can still identify a line of wall, although only the foundations remaining on some points. These structures are attributable to the iron age. This border is the castro de Pedrário, which gets an insider's view, both dominating the Valley of …

To get to this House, where was born the browser Cabrillo and currently runs a House of rural tourism, it is necessary to traverse a dirt forest road for about ten kilometers from Paradela as the river the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The 16th century navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was born in lapel, in the parish of Cabril, leaving then to Spain, where he has placed at the service of the Spanish Crown, who sent him to America. Here did the recognition of the West coast of North America to California, being the first European to step on its soil, in …

Long sandy beach located in a picturesque fishing village. The boats that connect to this dream beach leave from Olhão. Upon arrival, it takes about 15 minutes to walk until you reach the beach. The walk will be worth it, as, to get to the beach, there is a cement path that crosses the small "neighborhood" of fishermen, with houses built in a disorderly and carefree way. When the housing area is left behind, only dunes can be seen. As you walk along the wooden walkway, the sea appears on the horizon. The sand is relatively rugged, but peaceful. The …

Start the visit at the Square José Máximo da Costa, facing the building of the Paços do Concelho. Along the Square Dom Lourenço Vicente, visit the Convent of Saint Antóniom at the Square António Granjo you can get further informations at the Tourism Office. Proceed to the Street João Luís de Moura, visit the Museum of Lourinhã, and then along the Street of Misericórdia notice the manuelin portal in the building of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia. Further ahead, you will find the Church of the Castle, the belvedere of the Alto do Cruzeiro and then, after the Street Dr. …

To get here, you can come from Setúbal by boat, or by road via Alcácer, Grândola, or Santiago do Cacém. The ruins comprise a residential area, a bathhouse, swimming pools, a religious center, four burial areas, and industrial areas. Mosaics and stucco with fresco painting are still visible. Occupation extended from the 1st to the 5th/6th centuries. Besides the fish salting workshops, the most characteristic element, there are uncovered thermal baths, a residential area known as Rua da Princesa, a mausoleum, necropolises with different types of tombs, and an early Christian basilica with frescoed walls, which can only be visited …

Get to know this noble area of the city, where you can find numerous museums, cultural centers, palaces, churchs and other monuments. Among these, some deserve a closer look, such as: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos; National Museum dos coches; Church of Memória; Palace of Belém; National Palace of Ajuda; Padrão dos Descobrimentos; The Navy Museum; Belém's Tower; The cultural Centre of Belém and the National Museum of Archeology. If you want to escape from the city's confusion, you can always choose to take a walk in the beautiful botanic garden of Ajuda or in the exotic Tropical Garden of Agriculture. After …

Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …

At the crossroads of historic villages with the landscape of Castelo Rodrigo, a holiday destination in the more intimate conviviality with the nature and customs of Beira Interior. It's called House of wells and retrieving all raiana surroundings, combines tradition with the most modern design and convenience concerns. Ten rooms, with motifs of local flora reproduce as many fruits of the region. Mulberry, chestnut, cherry and hazelnut, among others, are the scenarios chosen for the intimate decor that let to tourists the option between different custom environments. In contiguous spaces, with touches of schist and granite, a heated outdoor swimming …

The Castelinho Leisure Park is the main leisure area in Vila Nova de Cerveira, it was remodeled in 2007 and has several activity suggestions. It includes the AquaMuseu, where you can visit the friendly otter couple, as well as its Aquarium and the Fisheries Museum. It also includes a Water Park that replicates the River Minho, with water jets and fountains that delight children on hot summer days. See the small artificial lake, from which you get a privileged view over the River Minho, with the Spanish bank on the other side. If you want to exercise, there are football, …