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Miradouro de São Martinho do Porto
- country
- leisure
Rua Cândido dos Reis, 32
2460-096, São Martinho do Porto
From this elevation, it is possible to see the entire bay of São Martinho do Porto, a geographical feature that, due to its perfect shell shape, is unique in the country and in Europe. It has three kilometers of sand and a 250-meter-wide inlet, between the Santana hills to the south and the Farol hill to the north.
Praia de São Martinho do Porto
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Praia de São Martinho do Porto
2460, São Martinho do Porto
Located in a bay, the waters are ideal for swimming at this popular tourist beach with a small sheltered harbor. From Facho hill, one can enjoy a unique view of the bay of São Martinho do Porto, which is bordered by the incredible dunes of Salir do Porto. This São Martinho cove is surprising for its unusual shape.
Museu Raúl da Bernarda
- heritage
Rua Frei Fortunato
2461-601, Alcobaça
After more than a century of activity, the Raul da Bernarda company decided to open the museum's doors to the public in 2000, on its own initiative, making it possible, since then, to learn about the history of the oldest earthenware factory in Alcobaça. In addition to the "Raul da Bernarda Ceramics Collection," there is also the exhibition "The Costumes of the Rancho do Alcoa, alluding to Alcobaça pottery," which portrays the historical, ethnographic, and artistic memory of the city.
Mosteiro de Alcobaça
- heritage
Praça 25 de Abril
2460-018, Alcobaça
Built by Cistercian monks between 1178 and 1254, the Monastery consists of three sections: the Church and the North and South Wings, which respectively housed the apartments of the kings and visiting court, and the residences of the Abbot and the monks. The original façade retains the battlements on the side roof, the Gothic portal, and the large side windows. The Church is the largest in Portugal and contains the tombs of King Pedro I and Inês de Castro. Also, noteworthy are the Ambulatory and the Chapel of St. Bernard, the Chapel of Relics, and the Chapel of the Lord …
Castelo de Alcobaça
- heritage
Rua do Castelo, 35
2460-036, Alcobaça
Located on a rise of about 70 meters, west of the monastery, Alcobaça Castle was commissioned by King Afonso Henriques in 1147, on the presumed ruins of a 6th-century fortification. Destroyed several times during the Reconquista, King Sancho ordered its reconstruction to shelter the Alcobaça monks and the population in case of attack. After suffering several seismic shocks, it ended up serving as a prison during the reign of the Philips.
Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros
- country
Casais Monizes
2040-015, Alcobertas
Anyone unfamiliar with the Aire and Candeeiros mountain ranges might think that their elevations of 577 and 613 meters respectively would be nothing extraordinary in terms of landscape. However, this massif, stretching between Ourém in the north and Rio Maior in the south, is a veritable kingdom of (limestone) stone. Besides the two mountain ranges that give it its name, it includes the Serra de Mendiga, the Santo António Plateau, and part of the São Mamede Plateau. Also, noteworthy is the Dinosaur Footprints Natural Monument.
Lustre
- food & drink
- leisure
Praça Conde Agrolongo - Campo da Vinha, 115
4700-312, Braga
Discoteca - Bar emblemática localizada no coração da cidade de Braga, com música que abrange Pop, Rock, Funk, Disco e House.
Complexo Aquático de Santarém
- leisure
Rua Professor Américo Marinho, 2
2005-644, Santarém
The complex consists of indoor and outdoor pools, one with waves and another with slides. The outdoor area is only open during the bathing season.
Palácio de Eugénio Silva / Câmara Municipal de Santarém
- heritage
Largo do Município
2000-027, Santarém
The Santarém City Council currently occupies this beautiful palace, a remarkable example of sunny 17th-century civil architecture. The property was acquired in 1954 from the heirs of the capitalist Eugénio de Carvalho e Silva, after whom it is named. A building with classical lines, it has an elegant and sober façade, with balcony windows and characteristic 18th-century moldings. Inside, highlights include the "Noble Hall" and the "Hall of Virtues of the Councilors" with 18th-century tile panels.
Mercado Municipal de Santarém
- heritage
Rua Doutor Jaime Figueiredo, 22
2005, Santarém
Located near the city's courthouse, this 1930s building stands out for its interesting and extensive collection of tile panels. In total, there are 55 figurative panels, along with eight decorative ones made in the old Sacavém Factory, featuring tourist and regional promotional motifs. The building, which has a distinct architectural style, was built on the site where the old open-air market was held for centuries, in what was known as Praça Velha.