The Official Dark Sky Observatory is located in Cumeada, Reguengos de Monsaraz, in a former elementary school. The space was converted and adapted to house the Official Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory. It features a permanent exhibition of astrophotography by astrophotographer Miguel Claro and a mini-museum where you can touch a real meteorite, see the original autograph of the last astronaut to walk on the moon, and other interesting facts.

This construction began in 1912. After some time of inactivity, it was concluded by the sculptures Henrique Moreira and Sousa Caldas. On top of the 45 meters height granite column, you can see a lion, symbolizing Portugal, dominating an eagle, Napoleon’s symbol. On the columns’ lower part there two sculptures of the Generals Sepúlveda and Silveira. At the bottom of the monument there’s a representation of the “Victory” leading the troops and the people and the “Barcas Disaster”.

Also known as Quinta dos Intendentes, the main façade dates from 1746, in which the Johannine gate stands out, despite the simplicity of the façade's features. At the top you can see a niche that houses the image of Nossa Senhora da Saúde. Inside, it has a living area, patio and gardens, in which you can admire various tree species, fountains, garden benches and a chapel.

A monument with a cylindric column, topped by a chapiter with romanic elements with suspension rings. The zoomorphic figure, known as the "porca da vila" (villages female pork), sculptured in granite, stands on a platform with four steps. There is a cylindric column that has, on the top, a cross with equal arms. The tops of those arms represent a bird, a dog, a man and vegetal motives. On the top of the cross, one can see a shield.

The campsite Municipal de Coimbra is a modern space, where in addition to being able to unwind can perform numerous sports and recreational activities, from swimming, gym, among other sports. Also offers the possibility of hiring of bungalows, between offers of accommodation that has to choose from. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the historic centre of Coimbra and see with their own eyes the charm of academic life.

This islet plan with about twenty hectares of extension was classified as Partial Natural Reserve in 1984. The whole island and the adjacent coast were classified as a Special Protection area due to the importance of its avifauna. Here can be found several species, with emphasis on the common tern cagarro, garajau – rosado and angelito. Access is prohibited but, for those who want to see, just go to the viewing point of the tip.

It is one of the must-see spots in the riverside parish of Valada. Fluvina welcomes small and medium-sized recreational boats and is a pleasant leisure area, from where it is possible to contemplate a beautiful panoramic view over the Tagus River and the floodplain fields. It is also quite popular with fans of water sports and, right next to it, there is a river beach, much appreciated in the warmer months. There is also a picnic area nearby.

Located near the village of Marmeleiro, this beach has several unique features that make it special. First, the reconstructed dam, from which water was collected for irrigation; second, the surrounding vegetation, which includes alders, poplars, and fig trees. It has a spacious sandbank, a special children's area, and an adult's area. A stroll around the site is recommended to see the many watermills that can be found here.

In the Centre of Vila do Conte, Crooked Fork restaurant starts by calling attention to the location, opposite the river Ave, and the dimension of the space. Inside one can see that this is attractively decorated restaurant. In the kitchen, the young Chief Jorge Daniel Alves and Paulo Basto give imagination and create unique dishes that can be enjoyed, for example, during the week (Executive Menu) or buffet (Sunday lunchtime).

The Interpretive dos Moinhos da Gávea Core results from recovering five watermills, surrounded by a pleasant leisure area also recovered. The aim of this Center is to reproduce the traditional route of the water, showing visitors how does bread Cycle, while preserving the historical and cultural traditions of the region. Here are handled themes related to the millology, since the cycle of cereals to the day to day Miller, passing by different grinding systems and ending Robin mills. Select your visit and step back in time. Will start with "Caster mill". It follows the mill "the evolution of grinding: the …