The Castle Church is one of two churches in the medieval area of the town. This church, which was the main church before the construction of the New Church, is actually very close to the castle. It is surrounded by many leafy trees, giving it a serene and peaceful atmosphere that is highly recognizable. Although medieval in origin, its current design likely dates back to the 17th century. Its bell tower, which, like many churches in the region, is separate from the main body of the temple, which it borders, deserves special mention. It consists of a nave and a …

At the Portela of the former, located north of the village of Penedones, there are three shallow granite outcrops, where they identify sets of anthropomorphic graves, his head perfectly defined and narrow for my feet. One of the outcrops is located next to a post of high voltage and recognizes three adjoining graves. The other is about five meters from the former and has another grave, although partially destroyed. About seven metres north identifies yet another, with the same orientation as the previous ones, though partly severed. All the graves have roughly the same measures, with 1.80 meters long by …

This is one of the rock art sites in the Valley of the Coa, forming a rare set of this type of art, essentially composed of stone engravings dated from the Upper Paleolithic. At the core of Canada do Inferno were scheduled 36 already recorded rocks, mostly submerged since 1983 as a result of the construction of the dam do Pocinho. It was in this part of the Valley, the 400 metres downstream, which was under construction the Foz Coa dam. As most important aspects noted the existence of various fishes recorded in two of the rocks of this nucleus, …

Opened in 2007 on the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, the Church of the Holy Trinity is integrated in the complex from Fátima sanctuary, at the opposite end of the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary, and was built entirely with donations of pilgrims over the years. It is a postmodern work of authorship of the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, with circular plant abroad and foursquare inside and 12 side doors, each corresponding to one of the Apostles, and the main door, the door of Christ. The decoration is inspired in Byzantine art and …

The Parque de Campismo Foz de Alge, situated in the quiet village of Foz de Alge, at few kilometers from the village of 9 Figueiró dos Vinhos, boasts a natural landscape over the Zêzere River basin, the embalse de Castelo do Bode. Offers unique conditions to campers that favor the direct contact with nature. Framed in an area conducive to the practice of numerous activities, is the ideal place for all friends of environment and extreme sport lovers. Alternatively, pay a visit to the centro de Figueiró dos Wine and let yourself be enchanted by the historical and cultural heritage.

The target of several archaeological campaigns, the Vale do Mouro site has revealed a seven-thousand-year-old Neolithic settlement and a surprising Roman village, when it was thought the site had only been occupied in the third and fourth centuries AD. Silica and quartz flakes were found from the Neolithic period, while a mosaic panel, a unique find in inland Portugal, and a treasure trove of approximately 5,000 coins were discovered in the Roman bathhouse area. The Coriscada Sociocultural Center hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to this site, the full significance of which remains to be seen.

The Bertiandos and São Pedro d'Arcos Lagoons develop around two lagoons and the banks of the Estorãos River, where the autochthonous spontaneous hydrophilic vegetation predominates. In this space it is possible to find species of rich and fertile vegetation, essential for the functioning of the river ecosystem, which are spread in wet and non-humid areas, pastures and other natural landscapes. About 80 plant species are considered rare or on the verge of extinction. It has several routes, always in contact with nature, and many activities related to the environment, from summer workshops, to adventure sports or equestrian activities. Guided tours …

It encompasses a total of 22 parishes, distributed across the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Melgaço, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, and Terras de Bouro. A National Park and Protected Area since 1971, it stretches from the Castro Laboreiro plateau to Mourela, home to a vast array of flora and fauna, making it a favorite setting for outdoor activities. Typically accessible by car, it's known for its rugged terrain and steep slopes, and is primarily a granite region. You can take various routes, on foot or by car, and enjoy the landscape that offers a true journey through nature, the past, …

With a surface of 14,583 hectares, the Natural Park extends from the northern boundary of the municipality of Sintra, near the mouth of the river Hawk, to the Citadel of Cascais, forming part of the metropolitan area of Lisbon. Encompasses areas of great sensitivity for its floristic and landscape, geomorphologic characteristics, and part of the area is part of the list of World Heritage Sites in the category of Cultural landscape. Among other points of interest include the coastal lapiás (mouth of hell), the Palácio da Vila de Sintra, the footprints of dinosaurs in Praia Grande, caster Peninha, the Moorish …

This is a moist alluvial valley with very fertile areas, which covers the municipalities of Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova and Montemor-o-Velho. Includes two main areas: the protection zone and the central core, and aims to create a barrier to environmental assaults from abroad. Of great ecological value, scientific and landscape, it is still autumn crossing location for migratory birds nesting, transarianas to Anatidae (ducks) and some species of herons. It is crossed by three ditches: the Ditch, the ditch of the mills and the pit in the Middle, where they can be observed various species of fauna and flora. Is still classified …