This church used to be part of the disappeared Benedictine monastery and it was rebuilt on the 14th and 15th centuries. From then on it started to possess a cloister, a crenel tower and the frontage giant. The portico has four archivolts with ogival arches settled in decorated columns in the abacus and capitals, with Coat of Arms and rose window. On the inside it possesses a nave, a main chapel where it is possible to find the grave from the Abbot D. Estevão, with some inscriptions and with a statue laying above the cover and funerary – chapel. It …

Founded in the 13th century by the abbot of Alcobaça, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz was one of the most important monastic complexes in the region and the most important monastery of the female branch of the Cistercian Order. The current building, of impressive simplicity, derives from works carried out mainly in the 17th century. The sober aspect of the exterior of the building contrasts with the Baroque interior. The church, about 50 meters long, reveals the grandeur of the old monastery and has coffered wooden ceilings, 17th-18th century tiles, and gilded altarpieces.

This street right in the limit of the area classified as world heritage, is one of the most stirred streets of Porto and was once the main access to the city. During the XVIII century it was called the Rua da Estrada or Rua Dirieta de Cedofeita. Some buildings in the street are still from that century. Today, a great part of the street is pedestrian, with Portuguese traditional stone-pavement. It is a commercial area with many shops and, on the contrary of down town, it hasn’t lost its residential characteristic. The fact that it is close to many faculties, …

This area benefits from a privileged location, situated in the seaside resort and only 20 kilometres from Lisbon. Offers a wide range of accommodation, having permanent installations because of its proximity to Lisbon, which makes it the ideal destination to relax during the weekends. Features a large leisure area, recreation rooms, terraces, minimarket and snack bar restaurant. The beaches of the Costa de Caparica are one step away from the Park and alternatively can always make a trip to the National Shrine of Christ the King.

The landscape of Pico Island's vineyard culture comprises the Lajido da Criação Velha and Lajido de Santa Luzia, occupying a total of 154 hectares. These sites are excellent representations of traditional architecture, landscape design, and natural elements, located on extensive lava fields. They are characterized by extreme richness and geological and scenic beauty. The diversity of fauna and flora present there is associated with an abundance of endemic, rare, and protected species and communities. Since 2004, the landscape of Pico Island's vineyard culture has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Ponta de São Lourenço is a peninsula classified as a Partial Natural Reserve, and the islet of Desembarcadouro as an Integral Natural Reserve, both integrated into the Madeira Natural Park and on the list of Sites of Community Interest in the Natura 2000 Network. It consists of some volcanic hills of recent origin and steep and very high rocky cliffs that fall steeply into the sea, featuring some caves and pebble coves. Along the coast there are two main islets: Desembarcadouro and Farol. There are some endemic plants and protected animal species such as the sea lion.

O restaurante do Real Abadia Congress & Spa Hotel, apesar de ter aberto as portas em 2013, assumiu a toda a carga histórica que o próprio hotel incorporou desde logo pela decoração a fazer lembrar espaços interiores monásticos. Num espaço confortável, a carta é, assumidamente tradicional, com um dos ex-líbris da região, a revelar todo o seu sabor apesar da apresentação mais cuidada: um delicioso frango na púcara.

À frente da cozinha do restaurante instalado no edifício da Ordem dos Médicos, em Sines, Luís Alves empresta os anos de experiência acumulada na alta cozinha para surpreender quem chega. O requinte da sala, decorada em estilo clássico, é acompanhado pela ementa que vai buscar os sabores locais para transformá-los em verdadeiras obras-primas, em especial no que diz respeito ao peixe.

To prove the best Portuguese countryside delights in sophisticated surroundings, nothing like the Viriato restaurant, located at the Pousada de Viseu. With a capacity for 100 guests, the restaurant has a wide Charter of specialities of the region, starting with the sausages, offered on a bed of fried bread. Enjoy the delicious bacalhau à Pousada, with mayonnaise and red peppers. In meats, venture out by the loin of beef on Laurel Dick with cheese sauce. To top it off, let you try the buffet of sweets, where the rice pudding takes prominent place.

Bacalhoada restaurant is located in Portimão. If you don't like cod, don't even think about entering. Or rather, between, peek and maybe get a different idea of faithful friend. As the name implies this is a bacalhoeira from beginning to end of the menu. For starters, paté (€1,50), pataniscas (€ 2,50) and codfish cakes (€ 2,50). The following are soup (€ 3) and açorda de bacalhau (€3,50) and, in salads, of his own ("broth" € 4,50) and ROE (€6). If you are not satisfied with these suggestions, there are over 15 dishes ... bacalhau, including a paella (€12,50).