It was founded in 1345 by a noblewoman from Gaia, Maria Mendes Patite, who handed it over to the S. Domingos Order. In the 17th century, with the floods in the Douro River, the Monastery underwent profound changes and ended up being extinguished in 1834, leading to the construction, in the second half of the 17th century, of a new temple. With a unique architecture, the Choir stands out inside, with an imposing ceiling decorated with oil paintings. Its recovery has revealed many pieces of sacred art, such as a sculpture of Christ crucified dating from the 14th century, and …

The library has a computerized catalogue on the 2nd floor, where one can search for books, magazines, CDs, etc. On the same floor, one can also find the reading room with free internet service (30 minutes daily). On the ground floor, there is a room a room with audiovisual materials, open from 10 am to 12 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm. There is an auditorium just by it. The cafeteria is an informal space with coffee breaks and "Portos de Honra" according to the schedules. Theatre and body activities are possible in the spaces "A Hora do …

The boutique InLima Hotel & SPA is located 200 metres from Ponte de Nossa Senhora da Guia and the river Lima, near the historic centre of Ponte de Lima. It has 30 air-conditioned rooms with balcony, SPA, bar and free Wi-Fi access, among other services. Guests at the InLima can enjoy the terrace and relax in the SPA, opting for a massage, a Turkish bath or by one of the many personalized treatments available. The hotel is 60 km from Vigo Peinador Airport-and Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.

This agrotourism Unit results from harmonious recovery of ancient buildings dedicated to Douro wine, being one of the buildings an ancient Manor House. Quinta de Fiães offers several activities related to wine and olive cultivation cycles, and with local gastronomic traditions-such as the Smokehouse and the making of preserves, among other related nature tourism, active tourism and cultural tourism. Quinta de Fiães has four houses with different typologies, from T1 to T4, all with maximum comfort and cosy decoration, among the contemporary requirements and the preservation of traces of other times.

The VitaSol Park is a modern tourist resort high in the marina of Lagos, on a hill, providing unique views of the Meia-praia, Marina, city of Lakes and mountains. Surrounded by wide garden areas and leisure, is comprised of spacious apartments T1, T2, T3 and T4 in batches of 4 floors, all with lift, with large balconies and equipped kitchens. Has swimming pool for adults and another for children, restaurant, tennis courts and playground. The VitaSol Park is situated at the top of the Lagos Marina, 1 km from Meia-Praia, 800 m from the Marina de Lagos.

Inserted in the modern Holiday Inn Porto Gaia Hotel, this wellness and health space is perfect to renovate energies, in a quiet and cosy. Features a large hydrotherapy circuit. Jacuzzi hot water to heat the sauna, passing by the Turkish bath and the shower. Offers from various massages for face and body treatments, manicure, pedicure, too short and waxing. To complement all this offer, nothing better than making a well-deserved break in the tea boutique, where you can choose your drink among a diverse set of teas from all over the world.

The House Ordinance, at Tarouca, is a granite House, recovered in 2002, from rustic moth, located at 50 meters from the monastery of São João de Tarouca, founded in 1139. Given the proximity to one of the tributaries of the Duero River, the river Varosa, activities favour contact with nature. Offers 6 double rooms, 3 with en-suite bathrooms, a main kitchen and another in support of the Hall and the courtyard, a lounge, a TV lounge, games room and 1 2000 m 2 garden and farming land. The House Ordinance is integrated into the Cistercian Routes.

It is believed that this place has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as indicated by numerous findings. The first fortification would date from the reign of Dom Afonso III, although the most likely date is from the 15th century. During the reign of King João II and/or King Manuel I, the medieval castle and the Torre da Roqueta were rebuilt. In 1700 and 1799, during the reign of Philip II, it underwent further repairs and reconstructions. Attesting to these works, a rococo royal coat of arms stands out over one of the main doors.

The campsite of Mount Carvalhal da Rocha, located in the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, just 500 metres from praia do Carvalhal. Perfectly integrated in the landscape and ecological resources that aim to protect the environment, offers comfort and tranquillity. It's a great starting point for discovering the small beaches nestled the foothills of the cliffs and the colonies of seagulls or pigeons from the rock. Note the flight of the stork and the Osprey and walk on foot or by bike the small Rails along the coast, feeling the aroma of …

The living room, nobly decorated, has big tables, a fireplace for the winter and a balcony facing the ocean, creating a romantic and fanciful atmosphere. The service of dishes is never repeated from confection to confection, creating a visual delight, followed by the gustatory one. Highlighting a dish is impossible, because the menu changes weekly, because here it is not the product that rules, but what is created from it – today is fish, tomorrow is meat, and nothing is eternal. The wine list is certainly a paradise for oenophiles, not only the Portuguese but also of the four corners …