This church's highlights include the ogival side portico, the vault covering the high choir, and the 14th-century Gothic stone high relief depicting Santiago fighting the Moors. Over the centuries, the building underwent alterations, revealing vestiges from various periods. The four sections of the central nave and side naves, separated by broken arches on octagonal pillars with cubic capitals, the Porta do Sol (Sun Gate) with its broken archivolt, the high relief in the subchoir, and the tomb of Álvaro Mendes Brito are some examples of the Gothic style. The Manueline style is evident in the structure of the original transept, …

Taking advantage of the existing rock formation, this diving source arises through two small caves dug into the same, one of which in broken bow (with a depth of 2.92 meters), creating therefore a barrel vault broken with murária box consisting of the rock itself. Before the two openings there is a patio which, from the street, accessed by two rungs lower quota. The courtyard is flanked by two wash-houses of trapezoidal shape, and filled by the source. One of tanks acquires the function of laundry by andiron, zero. The outer shape is rectangular and has a differentiated design mantel …

Ordered to build by d. Mafalda, daughter of King Sancho I in the 13th century, the Church of the Savior of Gândara (as was previously known) is, according to various experts, a modest copy of the Church of Cedofeita, Porto, in particular at the level of decoration, which attests to the roaming of the Romanesque artists in this region of the country. From the 17TH century, this Church also begins to be known as Santa head, due to a skull kept in silver reliquary and exposed in altar, said to belong to a single unknown, and which assigns followed qualities. …

At Alameda dos Oceanos, this space added a touch of sophistication and good taste to the Parque das Nações. Has its origins in Switzerland, more precisely in Geneva, where he was inspired by the concept of a single dish: entrecôte of empty Brasserie sauce (18 ingredients, special sauce made from herbs, Dijon mustard and fine spices) accompanied by thin and crispy fries. In 2006, the menu has been increased with the seitan dish, a great alternative for vegetarians. At the entrances, in addition to the traditional salad, the menu also includes marinated salmon. An ambitious wine that combines image labels …

The old area of Coimbra is characterized by narrow and steep streets that lead to the top of the hill, where the city was born. This tour begins at the Ferreira Borges Street, where the Almedina arch draws the boundaries of the old city. Climbing the Quebra Costa Street ladders, on the left you will find the Arch and the Palace Sub Ripas, from the XVI century, with a renaissance façade, a work of João de Ruão. Further ahead, the Anto Tower marks the memory of the poet António Nobre (1867 – 1900). In the middle of the slope, be …

The now named Hotel Lusitania Congress & Spa is a modern and very comfortable unit, one of the outputs from the city of Guarda. With contemporary lines, the Hotel Lusitania Congress & Spa offers 63 rooms, simple but equipped with all modern amenities such as air conditioning and heating, guarantee a comfortable stay, even in the coldest days of winter. In addition to an outdoor pool, the hotel also has a gym and an indoor pool with water jets, to a maximum of well-being and relaxation, as well as sauna and gym. Restaurant and bar complete the offer of this …

The Casa do Vale Hotel is the newest hotel in the city of Évora, classified by UNESCO as Heritage of Humanity. Located just 5 minutes from the historic center of the city of Évora and housed in a typical Alentejo landscape, the Casa do Vale Hote hasl an ideal location to enjoy the huge cultural and natural wealth of the Alentejo, while living with friendliness of its people and enjoy the comfort of its rooms and suites. You can also enjoy a delicious tipical Alentejo meal, or organize your event in the Regional cuisine of the Casa do Vale restaurant …

São Lourenço do Barrocal is a luxury hotel located near Monsaraz, and very close to Alqueva. The estate covers 780 hectares and has been in the same family for over 200 years, but its origins date back to the Neolithic period. It was also a place of work and housed more than 50 families. The hotel is the result of a project to restore the estate, designed by the award-winning architect Souto de Moura, which aimed at maintaining the rural and traditional concept, adapted to the new functions. São Lourenço do Barrocal comprises a cellar for the creation of exclusive …

Set of two monuments that are believed to have been graves for adults, of which there is only the second. The first monument was an individual grave, CIST-type, built with slabs of local granite, with an approximate height of 0.50 meters and 1.5 meters in length. She was found in March 1931 when it carried out farm work on-site, owned three ceramic vases, fragmented at the time of the finding. Currently, no longer exists. The second the Gorgulão CIST was found in 1994, when the construction of the current accommodation "Cista", containing only a ceramic vase. Lateral slabs has approximately …

Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos is an island of tranquility in Santa Eulália, close to the busy Albufeira, and 300 metres from the famous Strip at Areias de São João. The privileged access to the beach, the views of the ocean, complete this unique offer in the heart of the Algarve. Get ready for an intense experience and at the same time relaxing. Whether adventurous, athletic, or if you just want to spend a few days relaxing, the Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos offers you all this and much more. At the time of the heat, the swimming pool and …