Created in 1986 on a former agricultural farm, the Faial Botanical Garden is dedicated to the conservation of landscape biodiversity and environmental education and awareness. Occupying an area of approximately 8000 square meters, you can find, in this space, the natural flora of the Azores (coastal vegetation, medium altitude vegetation, altitude vegetation and vegetation of ravines and sheltered areas), ornamental and exotic plants and an area of medicinal plants. A short film about the garden is shown in the auditorium of the visitor center. The visitor center also includes a library and a bar where you can sample teas from …

Situated on the slopes of the forest of Montalegre is the Miradouro da Corujeira. Turned directly to the heart of the village, is this the point chosen by locals and visitors for a panoramic view of the municipality. From an altitude of about 1095 meters, it is possible to observe in all its splendor, monumental spaces and tourist attractions, as are the Castle, the new Church, Largo do Toural, the multipurpose Pavilion couples da Veiga and RallyCross track. Who view the Miradouro delights with the beauty provided by the vastness of green spaces which surround the village of Montalegre, and …

The Castelo de Almeida ruins can be found in the village's walled enclosure and are classified as a National Monument. Its origin is either Muslim or Leonese, while the second castle resulted from the rebuilding of the previous one during the reign of D. Dinis, at the end of the 12th century. In Gothic style, it occupied an area of around 100 meters, being one of the smallest castles built in the border area. A new renovation that took place in the 18th century turned it into a warehouse for ammunition and gunpowder. In 1810, during the Third French Invasion …

Aguiar Castle is a unique rock castle, whose current structure dates back to the 9th or 10th centuries. Situated on a massive granite boulder, archaeological finds have revealed three major levels of occupation: Prehistoric, Celtic, and Roman. Access to the building is via an entrance with six staircases, beneath an ogival portal. Climbing some rocks leads to the highest point, from which a sweeping panorama over the entire Aguiar Valley is offered. The building includes a vaulted-ceilinged room, as well as the embrasure room, a window with privileged strategic visibility.

Located on a hill, this oval castle retains the curtain wall of the bastion of the angel São Miguel. It was built in 1320, by order of King Dinis, to defend the newly created village of Cerveira. Several monuments stand out from the intramural set, namely the pillory, the church and the chapel. The fortifications built in the 17th century were destroyed with urban growth. In the 19th century, the growth of the town sacrificed a large part of the fortification, with the Keep and the north wall disappearing. In the following century, after being classified as a National Monument, …

The hillfort reveals a people who lived there during the Late Bronze Age. Of the finds, found in large numbers, the following stand out: a milestone, from Quinta do Paiço, a monetary treasure of around five thousand denarii and nine pesos in silver, a set of bronze materials, including an umbo of shield and elements belonging to a situla, a small statuette representing a nereid and three epigraphic monuments. The Romanized settlement was strategically located on the Aldeia river valley, through which the Roman Itinerary XVI between Braga and Lisbon passed and at the intersection of other secondary roads.

In 1992, UNESCO extended the categories of World Heritage and added the farmlands. Sintra obtained this classification with its typical and rich landscape, from the village up to the mountains. The old town of Sintra was an important center of the romantic architecture in Europe in the 19th century. With its Royal Palace, the Villa has a privileged position and a climate very own. Dozens of monuments make the delights of passers-by Sintra. The Serra de Sintra offers a huge variety of vegetation, paths and lakes and is also rich in cultural level, by the huge set of palaces and …

Recipe: In a pan, melt the butter in the water, add finely chopped lemon peel, sugar, cinnamon, and coarse salt, and place the pan on a high heat. Bring to a boil, pour the flour, and stir it quickly. Remove from the heat to add six whole eggs, one by one, stirring softly to create a smooth dough. Take a deep casserole over the fire with a lot of oil. Divide the dough into small round pieces with the help of a spoon and fry on low heat. When cold, place them in a bowl and sprinkle them with sugar …

This theme park welcomes children from 3 to 15 years old and their families. It is a city built in small size, but almost real, with more than 60 different professions that take place in replicas of: airport, stadium, theater, shops, police station, fire department, automobile circuit, press, television studio and many others. All activities have the dual mission of educating and entertaining. In addition to being closely monitored by qualified animators, the city also has an RFID location system for children and adults. It is also the ideal place for birthday parties or school visits.

Located in Miranda do Corvo, this park is already a benchmark in promoting the heritage of the Serra da Lousã. It's a recreational, educational, and biological space, with a wildlife area where you can find both existing and extinct wild species from the Serra da Lousã, in spacious but enclosed parks with characteristics very similar to their natural habitat. The same applies to the wild flora, with 88 native species. You can also visit the Educational Farm, the Fruit Tree Maze, the Living Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, the Cooperage Museum, the Ecomuseum, and the Chanfana Museum Restaurant.