Located on high ground, close to the river and the Odivelas dam, the village of Alvito is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Alentejo. Remains from the Neolithic period have been found and several Roman artefacts were found. Suevi, Visigoths and Muslims also passed through these parts. The architectural heritage is extremely rich. The castle (dating from 1481), the Santa Luzia chapel and the main church are considered national monuments. Also noteworthy are the museum of sacred art, the library, the hermitage of Santa Luzia, the pillory and the Águas dos Peixes manor house. It has an equestrian …

A small village located on the right bank of the Pônsul River, it is believed to have been the imposing city of Egitânia during the Visigothic period. Before the Visigoths, it is believed to have been inhabited by the Lusitanians and Romans. The Islamic invasion destroyed much of the remains of previous civilizations, although some monuments from the Roman era still survive (part of the walls, a semi-cylindrical tower, a large gate, remains of roads, and a bridge over the Pônsul River). From the Manueline period, one can appreciate the doors and windows, and even the Cathedral (which blends a …

The church consists of a single nave and a rectangular chancel, lower and narrower, with pilastered facades at the corners, and the sides are flanked by a cornice and pierced by two windows and a transom door. Inside, the high choir over a depressed wooden arch, a pulpit on the Gospel side, two side chapels with carved altarpieces, a triumphal arch wall entirely covered in gilded and polychrome woodwork, incorporating two side altarpieces, and a main altarpiece also in gilded and polychrome woodwork. The wooden ceilings are painted with coffered vaults, depicting saints by the Catholic Hagiologist. In the chancel, …

A Cistercian monastery that probably dates back to the 40s of the 12th century, preserving important Romanesque vestiges, particularly in the church's longitudinal nave, and Gothic elements in the chancel. It is located on the right bank of the Campesinho River, where the Mourela plateau meets the Geres mountain range. Inside the church, a Baroque altarpiece can be seen. Between the cloister and the cemetery, the church stands out, with a rectangular plan and a chancel, the latter on a lower and narrower level. On the main façade is a double-windowed bell tower flanked by two pinnacles and topped by …

This temple served as the Cathedral when the Bishopric of Aveiro was created. Its construction began in 1600, by Gregório Lourenço. In 1608 the Casa do Despacho was completed, in 1623 the body of the church and main door and, in 1653, the chancel. In the 17th century, the altarpiece was placed and the interior was covered with Lisbon tiles. In the 18th century, the chancel was gilded and gilded carving was applied to the nave's valances. In 1767 the organ was built and almost a century later, in 1876, the façade was covered with tiles. In the 20th century, …

In the restaurant the House of the Grandfather, the tab, served à la carte, but the Menu of the Grandfather is undeniable. For 19.90 euros, you can enjoy a buffet of hot and cold appetizers, 30 a main dish (changes daily) and dessert or fruit, prepared by executive chef John Paul. The table is sick and the friendly service. Typical decoration does not disappoint. Among the delicacies of the Grandfather's House can find stuffed squids in the Algarve or fillets of monkfish sauteed with garlic, coriander and Virgin olive oil as well as confit duck breast with honey and almonds …

Pedestrian path starting near the mouth of the Trancão River, passing by the parishes of São João da Talha and Finland, ending at São Julião do Tojal. Always accompanies the River, even along the shores, going through various points of interest such as the Chiesa Madre (mother church) of Santa Maria de Sacavém, the convent of our Lady of martyrs, the Redoubt of Monte Sintra, the former factory of Sacavém dishware and a Roman bridge.

Integrado no Altis Belém Hotel, dispõe de thermo garden, piscina interior, tanque de tonificação, cascatas, jatos de massagem, duche vichy, hamman e sauna. Oferece um conjunto de rituais com a assinatura Karin Herzog - Oxygen Spa Therapy, que aliam a eficácia da mais avançada tecnologia de terapia com oxigénio às tradições milenares orientais de relaxamento.

A arrufada é talvez o doce mais famoso da cidade de Coimbra que, apesar de não ser um doce conventual, foi em tempos muito confecionado nos conventos, nomeadamente no Convento de Santa Ana. O nome deste doce terá a sua origem nas arrufadeiras, que vendiam o doce pelas ruas anunciando o seu pregão.

Os enchidos são uma das iguarias mais apreciadas na região minhota. Os mais apreciados são as chouriças de verdes e as belouras (farinhatos, piloucos, bicas ou bolachos), tripas feitas com três variedades de farinha (trigo, centeio e milho) e sangue de porco. Servem normalmente de acompanhamento os rojões à moda do Minho.