It has been eleven years already that the Paredes parish becomes a true stage for the most diverse art forms. Art, literature, poetry, music, theatre, craftswork and folklore represinte the six parishes of the Sousa Valley, with a program that has been most successful and has brought to Paredes important names of the arts in Portugal, such as Raúl Solnado and Maria João and Mário Laginhas. Conditions are created so as to allow the artists to show their work and, simultaneously, create cultural habits in the populations. The event takes place in the whole town of Paredes but the most …

The Velão mountain is 1013 metres tall and full of edenic landscapes. If you climb up just a little further, you will reach the Cruz das Moças (Crucifix of the Young Girls). At Pena Suar you can see fans of the eolian park. The place has an area of 3.8 hectares and produces enough energy for 15 thousand inhabitants. The Marão Mountain is rich both in terms of fauna and of flora. A special note to the wolf, the fox, the scops owl, Lataste's viper and the smooth snake. One must visit the main church at Campeã and the old …

Aldeia da Luz, as it is known today, is the result of the advancement of time. With the construction of the Alqueva dam, old Luz, of Paleolithic and Neolithic origins, was submerged, as was Lousa Castle, of Roman origin, and some Roman road crossings the Guadiana. Against the wishes of the population, a village was built from scratch, about two kilometers from the old one, inaugurated in 2002. Despite the attempt to maintain the previous features and heritage assets, it is impossible to perfectly reproduce what the waters carried away. To prevent this village's past from being equally submerged, the …

The project Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, designed by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, consists of 750 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibition area, coffee shop, bookstore and an auditorium with seating for 195 seats. The Museum brings together 121 works, including 16 paintings of the author, provided for a period of ten years, and also some pieces of art from her husband Victor Willing (artist and art critic). In addition to drawings, engravings and lithographs is still possible to admire the beauty of the tapestry piece "battle of Alcácer-Quibir", acquired in 2008 by the municipality through an application at …

Casas restauradas respeitando a traça original ficando ainda à vista algumas pedras que nos mostram a forma como as casas foram construídas. Possui quatro apartamentos, simbolizando os quatro elementos da natureza (água, fogo, terra, ar). No edifício principal existem dois quartos, o de Stª Maria e o de Espírito Santo. A decoração está de acordo com os temas, no exterior existem jardins, uma capela, sala de jogos, um parque temático com os símbolos histórico-culturais de Marvão.

Uma casa antiga de Xisto restaurada em 2013 com 3 quartos e uma cozinha que convive com sala de jantar e de lazer. No Inverno os clientes podem utilizar o fogão a lenha para aquecer a casa e para cozinhar caso o pretendam. No verão usufrua de um quintal privativo, onde pode descansar e fazer um churrasco. No quintal encontra os legumes da época e ervas de cheiro para que possa utilizar nos seus manjares.

Ancient farmhouse of the nineteenth century opened in 2004, recovered and transformed in Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel. Situated close to the beautiful Praia da Luz, the property saved in its 5 hectares, traditional trees and crops in the Algarve as the Orangery and the garden of biological culture. It has 15 rooms, with emphasis on the harmony of materials used: Slate, steel, wood and glass contribute to create a comfortable and relaxing environment with spacious, full of light. Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel breathes tranquillity and is part of a new way to enjoy the Algarve, which in addition …

Sheraton Porto Hotel Spa located in & da Boavista, is a modern and luxurious hotel, which offers an exquisite stay to its visitors. With 266 rooms, of which 25 are suites, Sheraton Porto reveals in every detail a unique charm. Based on exquisite details, the interiors of the hotel vestem is of marble, wood and steel. Among the many architectural details include the panoramic elevators overlooking the lobby. The spa and the gym are modern, ideal for relaxation and fun. The Juice Bar Restaurant, the New Yorker Bar for a drink or tea, and gourmet restaurant Porto Novo are mandatory …

The parade ground is shaped like an irregular polygon. The citadel is entered through three main gates: the Porta da Esquina, the Porta de Olivença, and the Porta de S. Vicente. The keep was rebuilt in 1488. Above the entrance door are the coat of arms of King John, surmounted by a tile panel depicting the Holy Family. The original fortifications were reportedly built on a hill fort, later Romanized. After the reconquest of Elvas from the Moors, King Sancho II ordered the fortification to be rebuilt. It underwent modifications during the reigns of King Dinis, King John II, and …

Located on a limestone elevation, this castle has a keep dating from the time of Dom Dinis, which stands out for its volume. It was after the reconquest from the Moors that King Dinis had the castle completely remodeled, which had housed the Moors for 400 years. Later, King João I ordered the fortress to be expanded, but the War of Succession and the 1755 earthquake contributed to its state of ruin. On the southeast side there is an elbow-shaped entrance portal and a vaulted tunnel. Next to the castle there are ruins of the Convent of the Dominican Nuns …