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 …

Set of engravings with motifs quadrangular with cross centered, simple crosses, dimples and other horseshoe-shaped, located along the road that connects Vilar de Perdizes in the ponte de Santo André. The entire set was recorded on the face of a granitic outcrop horizontal and in two monoliths placed about the same. However, the provision of these has been modified in recent years, because they were placed in the form of a small oven designed for easy-Bake Oven of our Lady. Believed to have been territorial, ritualized fashion brands from space or even playful motifs. It is also possible that the …

More than a café, Majestic symbolizes an important part of the city's history. It was inaugurated on December 17, 1921, under the name of Elite. Despite the frenzy of the inauguration, this name did not last, changing from Elite to Majestic, a name more appropriate to the spirit of the regulars. Restored in the early 1990s, it consists of a large rectangular room where, on both sides, there are benches in engraved leather, in front of which are placed tables and chairs. The plaster ceilings are meticulously worked, mirrors are placed on the walls, the floor is marble and an …

Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …

This friendly restaurant, with simple environment but with a touch of luxury, offers fantastic views over the marina. For a long time only served a plate: empty Brasserie sauce entrecôte (18 ingredients, special sauce made from herbs, Dijon mustard and fine spices) accompanied by thin and crispy fries. In 2006, the menu has been increased with the seitan dish, a great alternative for vegetarians. At the entrances, in addition to the traditional salad, the menu also includes marinated salmon. An ambitious wine that combines image labels and proven quality with new references, accompany the meal. The varied offer of wine …

This is a typical Minho village, located in one of the highest points of the municipality, Merouço. A place that preserves its antiquity and offers pleasant rural tourism to its visitors. Rustic houses, restored mills and abundant nature, combined with characteristic and distinctive crafts, the tradition of filigree, the art of goldsmithing. From this village you can also embark on two marked hiking trails, one through fields in the lower part of Sobradelo da Goma, and another climbing to the top of the rocky formation of Mount Merouço, at 600 meters altitude, where you can enjoy a superb view of …

Founded in 1059 according to popular tradition, although the oldest documentary reference dates back to 1099, the Monastery of Pombeiro enjoyed privileges and justice of its own as early as 1112, as evidenced by the Charter of Couto granted on that date by D. Teresa. This monastic institution has been documented since 853, which makes it one of the oldest in the territory, although there is no material evidence of its first establishment. Located at the intersection of two of the main roads of medieval times, one that connected Porto to Trás-os-Montes and a second that connected Beira to Alto …

The Pedras Salgadas & spa nature park, is a 4-star tourist set, situated in the interior North of Portugal to 580 meters of altitude, in the middle of Parque de Pedras Salgadas, belonging to the municipality of Vila Pouca de Aguiar, between Vila Real and keys. Pedras Salgadas Park offers 20 hectares, with five miles of paths that lead to the discovery of its intricacies. Here all the energy emanating through nature remains intact. Pedras Salgadas was in fact on the way royalty holiday. Today this delightful spa town has become a destination "fashion". The power of water and the …

In the Minho Coast, 3 km from the Centre of Esposende, is located the Quinta da Barca flanked by the right bank of the Cávado River and surrounded by the green of pine forests and extensive leisure areas, an invitation to forget the daily stress and recover energies of troubled days. With a framework of excellence that focuses on panoramic River, the circuit guides a housing area and has 9 holes, being five 3 pair 4 pair and four, for a total of 62 over Par 2,012 meters. Despite his mild stroke, this golf course requires game strategy and includes …

The Ducal Palace was begun in 1501 by the 4th Duke of Braganza, Jaime, and until 1640 was residence of the noble family of the Kingdom's largest. With the Ascension to the throne of the 8th Duke, d. João, the building is only used sporadically until the 19th century. D. Carlos comes to Vila Viçosa frequently and, after the Republic, the last member of the family the King d. Manuel II, decides in her will do there install the Museu da Casa de Bragança. In the Palace are also installed the armoury, the collection of blue and White Porcelain from …