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 …

Consisting of four houses, Casas do Areeiro is located to the southwest of the island of Faial, in the village of Areeiro. Are traditional houses faialenses, the second quarter of the 20th century, which were in ruins and were recovered by keeping the stroke and rural style. The interiors have been completely refurbished, creating new spaces and adapting the conditions of habitability to current life though preserving some original traits. The ancient orchards have given way to terraces and gardens by creating a leisure space around each one of the houses. With the sea on the horizon and surrounded by …

The castle of Portelo\/frontier lift was implemented in a dividing line of country, being most of the lot belonging to Portugal. On the West side are well visible remains of walls, with about 1 meter in height and 0.70 meters wide average; If the defense was natural. The castle was built on rocky hills from the top, where they observe nesting tears the lines of Defense. This castle, such as the Piconha, the de Montalegre, Monforte de Rio Frio and Keys was intended to defend the valleys of the Tâmega and Cávado therefore places open dry streak and difficult frontier …

Castro strategically deployed on the right bank of the river Cávado, at the southern end of the plateau of Mourela, overlooking the Hill Bridge. Location of broad visibility to the West, on the serra do Gerês. This fortified village extends for about five acres, having a defensive system composed of three surrounding walls and a deep and broad moat on the East side. Inside, there are large artificial platforms supported by thick support walls, where if they have traces of plant construction circular. In the years 90 still worked the land that make up the castro, currently the walls of …

The decision to build a golf course on the grounds of the Quinta de Benamor was taken in 1986. The owner, the Martins Family Days, invited the Sir Henry Cotton to develop the project of a field of 18 holes. Sir Henry was inspired by the old chapel near the ClubHouse and the spectacular location. During the construction, many changes were instigated by people involved in the different stages of construction. The end result was a wonderful golf course, par 71, of 5500 metres (6100 YDS), which offers a pleasant gaming experience for players of any level. The field is …

The Barroso Ecomuseum is a key element of the integrated and sustainable development strategy for the Barroso region. It integrates documentation, research, and interpretation of the region's cultural and natural values. The headquarters serves as the Regional Interpretation Center, boasting a wealth of creativity and the ability to motivate visitors to explore the thematic centers scattered throughout the municipality. It is located in the area surrounding Montalegre Castle, forming part of its wall. The public space aims to offer visitors the experience of the senses that this region offers: the sound of oxcarts, the images we can't always capture, the …

Codessoso parish church, dedicated to St. Lawrence, has longitudinal-oriented plant east-northeast (ENE)\/WSW at 10-Southwest (OSO), most notably in his volume the chancel, which has annexed the sacristy, and the body of the Church whose main facade, simple, with a rectangular façade has a porch supported by two columns and decorated dogs. The Bell Tower is located away from the Church, docked that limits the churchyard, has two tears, ringers and flanked by triangular spires topped ball and finished off with a cross in the middle. Inside the Church include the high altar, which occupies the entire wall of the headboard, …

The parish church of Boticas, dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Livração, was built in the late 19TH century. The main façade has a portal surmounted by a rectangular oval and shoots in simple pediment surmounted by a granite cross. Has a quadrangular Bell Tower with four founders tears, built at a later stage. Inside the walls are decorated with paintings depicting biblical themes such as "the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves". Also the triumphal arch, which divides the chancel from the nave of the Church, is decorated with a panel representing the "Ascension of Christ" Has this church …

Away from the beaches, but not deprived of sea, lies in a beautiful townhouse, with its exterior adorned with Bougainvilleas, remembering the houses in Tuscany. The interior is inhabited by the excellence of the cuisine chef Henrique Brazilian Laws, ever since I came to Portugal quickly became acquainted with the products of the region, merged them with French techniques, and created art. Still in its interior, divided into two rooms, has a winter room, with warm colours and a fireplace to give charm and, of course, heat, and a summer room, with brighter colors, stretching up to the fantastic balcony …

Is a restaurant with a young environment, where the menu deals with Italian seasonings and flavors. The suggestions fall especially on folders such as the linguini con le vongole with clams, spaghetti or penne with lemon prawns. The porcini mushroom risotto is one of the most popular dishes and pizzas the caprese with Parma ham and mozzarella fresca makes success among customers. For input ask carpacio specialties of Eggplant, tuna or salmon. The desserts are all homemade and recommended, in particular, the tiramisu, Apple Pie, cheesecake and the Panna cotta. The Al Fresco existed for nine years and is located …