O restaurante Zé da Calçada, localizado em Amarante, é impossível de dissociar de dois aspectos: primeiro pelo seu bacalhau da casa, alvo de romarias e suspiros, e, segundo, pela impressionante varanda sobre o rio Tâmega, de onde se avista a Igreja de São Gonçalo. A sua decoração e construção muito rústicas criam um ambiente acolhedor e descontraído, perfeito para apreciar os pratos da cozinha regional e tradicional portuguesa. Filetes de pescada, arroz de pato, rojões à minhota e cabrito assado regado com verde de Amarante, bem como os amarantinos, as queijadinhas de amêndoa, as lérias de Amarante e os São …

Acolhedor e digníssimo representante da gastronomia regional alentejana, caiu nas bocas do mundo pela oferta de excelência de pratos de caça. Há até quem cruze a fronteira todos os fins de semana só para saborear o a famosa empada de perdiz, um dos clássicos da ementa apenas, disponível por encomenda. Durante a semana, os pratos do dia variam entre outras especialidades igualmente deliciosas, como a perdiz estufada, o ensopado de borrego ou os filetes de peixe-galo com arroz de tomate malandrinho. Obrigatória é a sopa de tomate com ovo ou enchidos fritos, outro dos pratos que dá fama à casa …

This tour recognizes the area exterior to the medieval walls, where initially were established military and religious orders, by the Mondego River. Begin at the Ferreira Borges Street and follow, from the outside, the old city perimeter, the Alta. At the crossroad of the Comércio Square with the Visconde da Luz Street, is the medieval Santiago Church, one of the first edifications in this area, standing out the romanic ornament of the doorways. Continuing ahead you’ll reach the 8 de Maio Square, where the town-hall is. On the right is the Santa Cruz Monastery, an important religious reference in the …

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 …

The hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos is the first five-star unit of the Group Vila Galé in Portugal and opened on April 25, 2013. This is a hotel of charm, with thematic décor inspired by the poetry. The dos Arcos Palace, built in the late 15TH century, was rehabilitated and adapted to the hospitality business. In the area of hotel Vila Galé Collection Palace dos Arcos are located the bar Person Lounge and restaurant Inevitable, reception, library, 3 rooms and 2 suites. The Gallery of the chapel will make the connection of the Palace with the new wing …

The Castelinho Leisure Park is the main leisure area in Vila Nova de Cerveira, it was remodeled in 2007 and has several activity suggestions. It includes the AquaMuseu, where you can visit the friendly otter couple, as well as its Aquarium and the Fisheries Museum. It also includes a Water Park that replicates the River Minho, with water jets and fountains that delight children on hot summer days. See the small artificial lake, from which you get a privileged view over the River Minho, with the Spanish bank on the other side. If you want to exercise, there are football, …

The 20 minutes from Lisbon, sul do Tejo, in Mastic combine perfectly a championship course with the exuberance of nature that surrounds it. Frank Pennink designed this trail in a pine forest dotted with wild flowers, nature reserve of many species of birds. For its dense forestation, the British press called it the "Wentworth of Lisbon", in an allusion to the resemblance to the famous London route. The field offers great variety of game situations and the use of almost all clubs-without the existence of any "bunker" of "fairway". The 11 hole, a par 4, designed by Robert Trent Jones, …

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 …

This museum belongs to the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto and was inaugurated on 18 May 1992. Although its short existence, it has managed a programme of important cultural events in the city of Porto, being today one of the most visited museums. It has a vast collection of vehicles, ranging from the American car, animal traction, to various models of electric cars, for people transportation and also for goods transports. The museum also has a vast collection of documents, photographs and various materials related to the operation and maintenance of these vehicles. In addition to these activities, the …