Founded in 1896 on land provided by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Santo Tirso, the spinning factory began operating in 1898. It is still possible to see the working-class neighborhood today, dating back to the 40s of the 20th century. The company was in operation until 1990. It currently operates as a space for events.

It is a 19th century sugar cane mill, classified as a Property of Local Cultural Value. Belonging to Companhia de Engenhos do Norte, which still manufactures cane spirits there, it is the only sugar mill operating according to the original 19th century technology, constituting a museum center of great heritage importance.

The monastery of this Palace was inhabited by Monks from 1451. In the Church, highlighted by a tomb set dating from the 15th and 16th centuries: Tomb of Fernão Teles de Meneses, dated 1481, and Tomb of João da Silva and Aires da Silva, designed by the sculptor Diogo Pires Manueline-o-Boy.

The Queen Santa Isabel Bridge, designed by engineer António Reis, is the latest road crossing over the River Mondego, consisting of two lanes to three lanes in each direction. Its inauguration in 2004, allowed faster access to the zone of the Valley of flowers and the Polo II da Universidade de Coimbra.

Benefiting from the vicinity of Lisbon, this campsite has modern facilities, where you can enjoy a pleasant stay in family, near the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de Caparica. Offers bar\/restaurant, public telephone, living room with TV and numerous amenities to offer you a pleasant stay.

When it comes to its mouth, in lovely Esposende, the Cávado river forms almost a tidal stream. It leaves 130 km behind, since the Larouco Hill. In the ocean, by the mouth, there is a group of rocks named Cavalos de Fão (Horses of Fão). By the mouth of the Cávado river there is an old lighthouse and its house.

This is one of the best known and trendiest areas in the Algarve. Full of tourist buildings, some more luxurious than others, Praia de Vilamoura is also known for its Marina and the luxury yachts that are moored here. The beach is extensive, clean and flat, has several concessions, with a sea of calm and clear waters.

With the name of the same tourist resort and as it is not a very big beach, Praia de São Rafael becomes a quiet space. Given the physiognomy of the rocks, some are sheltered from the wind. The sea is good for bathing. The rock formations are known as Ponte Pequena (Small Bridge) and Ninho das Andorinhas (Swallows Nest).

Marcadamente com ligações à terra e ao mar, o restaurante dá nova vida aos produtos da horta biológica, que fica quase em frente à cozinha, e ajusta a oferta com o que as estações são capazes de produzir.

The restaurant Foral de Melgaço is located in the Hotel Monte Prado. It has a modern atmosphere, with a sober decor and panoramic views of the Minho river and of the Spanish hillsides, especially if one chooses the terrace that overlooks the landscape. In this restaurant one can find the best traditional Portuguese cuisine with several regional dishes.