The Casa do Infante, so designated around was born Henry the Navigator, is a complex of buildings that were being built to house the services of the Crown at the port: Customs, the Mint and the Accounting of the farm. Its history dates back to 1325, when King Afonso IV ordered the construction of the "Almazem" Regal, against the will of the Bishop, then Lord of the village. The building was the subject of a rehabilitation process and musealization and today offers a set of diversified valances: Museum; Municipal Historical Archive; Portuenses Affairs library; Memory Room; Exhibition Hall and Auditorium. …

The set of the house and garden is one of the most expressive of Portuguese art from the romantic and naturalist period. The gardens, recovered in 1992, English style from the XIX century, have an exotic and romantic atmosphere with a lake and a bandstand. It also has sculptures by Portuguese artists of that time such as Bordalo Pinheiro or Columbano. Dated from 1849, the farm is also called "Quinta do Beau-Séjour". Inside is worthy of notice the decoration at the dinning room made by the brothers of Bordalo Pinheiro, working under the painter Francisco Vilaça. Enjoy the luxurious stucco …

This castle was formerly a Lusitanian fortification, but it was the Romans who made it militarily important. During the reign of King Dinis, fortification and expansion work was carried out, with six towers being erected and walls being built around the town. After losing its defensive function, the castle fell into decline. Currently, only a few sections of the walls, some gates, and two towers remain. It is believed that this site once housed a castrum built by Lusitanians, Vetoans, or Turduli who took refuge there. It was later occupied by the Romans. The first restoration work was carried out …

Designed by mother-nature, Palmares highlight itself in the Algarve coast because of the prime location, faced to this incredible blue scenario of the Alvor lagoon, the “meia-praia” beach and the Lagos bay. A Perfect contrast with the green of this unique 27-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II, which the links holes along the beach and the great views are the highlighting points. Snaked by the green of the fairways, the masterplan shows a 5 star hotel (172 suites faced to the ocean), a SPA and health center, restaurants, meeting rooms, a panoramic club-house, a driving range with …

Dating back to the 16th century, this fortress has undergone several renovations over time. This fortification preserves a strong wall with ravelins and a tower and is traversed by a corridor that continues under the vault of the old tower. The reconstruction that took place in 1960 defaced the site by attempting to restore its false authenticity. In the early 20th century, the Compass Rose was discovered, drawn with stones embedded in the ground, which is believed to be contemporary with Dom Henrique. At the Sagres Fortress, in addition to enjoying the cultural heritage and stunning views over the Mareta …

Castro located between Solveira, Santo André and crows at the end of the Stream of the field, about 900 meters above sea level. On the coasts of castro, on the West side and in a vast area, there are several concentrations of stone from collapses of structures, well-defined walls alignments and numerous ceramic fragments of Roman typology. Despite all these traces are hidden by dense vegetation, it is clear the existence of this important village, where there was no lack of including the space for the dead. Identify at least three graves excavated in the rocky outcrop, without anthropomorphic format. …

Monastery founded in the 12th century by D. Soeiro and his companions, initially obedient to the Rule of S. Bento. Initially it was used as a male monastery of the Order of Cistercians. The favor of the people and the patronage of the kings who, to their protection, made it a Royal Monastery, brought the growth of the house and its assets. The following parts stand out in its architecture: the medieval tower built between the 12th and 15th centuries with its three floors of cellar and granary, today relatively well-preserved; the monastic buildings from the 18th century that had, …

The restaurant Mariñeiro in Ponta Delgada, is a current and exquisite distilled this space, decorated with images subject to maritime theme, where you can find the perfect intersection between the Galician gastronomy and the Azorean cuisine with a modern twist. This is the third restaurant of Chef Vicente Quiroga. The sea view complements the scenario, already quite pleasant. Let yourself conquer by tapas, but also by the dishes of fresh fish and seafood, such as Mussels in Galicia in escabeche, potatoes bravas, marinated tuna, scallop Peregrina Gratin with Iberian ham or grilled Prawns. The restaurant has its own nursery. Other …

Climbing Portugal's highest point is a unique and unforgettable challenge, not within everyone's reach. It's a demanding route, even for those experienced in hiking. The hike begins on the west side of the mountain at approximately 1,230 meters above sea level, at the Pico Mountain House. After providing your information to the Madalena Municipal Fire Department, you can begin the 1,100-meter ascent, along a 4,700-meter route, with an incline that reaches 40° in some spots. From the 2,351-meter summit of Piquinho, it's possible, if the sky is clear, to observe all the islands of the central group and an immense …

In Serra D'ossa, near the village of Water D'alte, Redondo, is a unit of Rural tourism, thanks to the new owners, has been completely renewed. Offers, currently, a rustic-chic style and a new decor that plays a sophisticated, informal and relaxing environment. The offer of accommodation includes a small Lot (House of Robots), with T1, which maintains the same name since its construction in 1886. It also has five suites (three masters and two Juniors) and one apartment with two bedrooms. The new swimming pool and the new terrace form an idyllic environment and ideal for rest, contemplate and live, …