The place where it was deployed this temple, originally in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 13th century, is of great importance both as strategic geographic, in following the politics of King Alfonso III of Asturias in secure population in the Douro Valley and create security conditions in the area during the Reconquista. Late Romanesque architecture displays, resulting radical renovations between the 13th and 14th centuries, and modest construction, because the Eja influence would be reducing despite the importance of the territory of "Anegia" from 870. The altar was renovated during the Baroque era, displaying national-style gilded, sectioned by …

This is one of the rock art sites in the Valley of the Coa, forming a rare set of this type of art, essentially composed of stone engravings dated from the Upper Paleolithic. This core consists of a large natural wall in shale, on the left bank of the River, where we found a set of engravings of reasons perforation, interpreted as being two cattle and a geometric motif also perforation. There are still prints incisas geometrical and remains of a possible motive schematic anthropomorph, located on the right bank of the Ribeira. One can also observe a vertical panel …

Also known as the Palace of Sintra, this impressive palatial example is the only surviving example of the great Royal Palaces of the Middle Ages. With a complex and irregular layout, this palace is the result of several construction campaigns, the main ones being from the reigns of King John I, King Manuel I, and the first third of the 16th century. The Palace of Sintra is the most ambitious Mudéjar art project in Portugal. Frequently used by medieval monarchs, it has many rooms, among the most important being the Archers' Room, the Guest Room, the Arab Room, the Chinese …

The present temple was built in 1776, starting to serve as the Parish church of Massarelos when Santa Maria da Boa Viagem church ruined. The current church is divided in three parts by pilasters: on the central part there is a gate with a broken pediment with one niche from where it is possible to see the Saint Patron image, S. Pedro Gonçalves Telmo, and two columns topped by Corinthian capitals. Upper this, there are two lateral windows and a circular window. On the sides the bell ringer towers are topped with adornments in each face and finished by an …

It is believed that this location, known as Fraga of the Cat and located north of the village of Walls, about 1100 meters above sea level, is an ancient settlement. It is a small elevation in the middle of the plateau of Mourela, where several ceramic fragments were found consistent with ancient occupation of the site. Structural alignments are visible, apparent and in some branch points in the boulders. Northwest side are still two large walls, about two meters wide, spaced about twenty meters. There are several platforms where they have spotted some ceramic fragments. Is a place quite sheltered …

This is one of the most beautiful Portuguese Romanesque monuments, with an external appearance resembling a fortified church. The current construction began in 1162, during the reign of King Afonso Henriques. It served as the Episcopal See until 1772 and subsequently belonged to the Misericórdia (a charitable institution) until 1778. From 1785 to 1816 it was occupied by the Third Order of Saint Francis, and after that date it became the seat of the parish of São Cristóvão. The main façade features a magnificent portal, formed by arches supported by columns with decorated capitals. The 13th-century cloister was the first …

A nature reserve since the beginning of the century, it includes the Santo André and Sancha lagoons, as well as a system of small freshwater lagoons formed in dune depressions. It extends along a 16-km coastal strip, including a terrestrial sector of varying width, ranging from 2 to 3 km, and a marine sector measuring 1.5 km. In total, the occupied area is 5,247 hectares, of which 3,110 hectares correspond to the terrestrial portion and 2,137 hectares correspond to the marine portion. This area is home to a variety of birds, including aquatic birds and passerines. It is also worth …

It belongs to the Old Massif and is located in the east-central region of Trás-os-Montes, between the Sabor and Tua rivers. It is over 12 km long and 5 km wide, reaching its highest point at 1,200 meters, above the Vilariça valley. The region is characterized by mountain ranges, small high-altitude plateaus, deep, hollow valleys, some watercourses, and open valleys. The flora ranges from chestnut trees to cork oaks, olive trees, almond trees, cherry trees, orange trees, and vineyards. It is noteworthy that, until a few years ago, rye was cultivated at an altitude of about 1,000 meters.

Young restaurant with casual atmosphere and relaxed service, from breakfast to dinner. Serves the main dishes of the Costa Vicentina as you know au naturel, mussel and limpets with rice porridge cooked crabs, oysters, mussels, grilled or baked sea bream, Conger, horse mackerel small rice alimados, Buzios with feijoada, Octopus with rice, sardines with corn porridge, fried moray eel, fish stew, stuffed squid, grilled sardines, chicken giblets, "youth team" (corn porridge), massada de peixe, octopus salad, tripe, pork sausages and traditional pork dishes, regional sweets (donut, dreams and Almond Cake).

The Casinha Velha restaurant, in Leiria, has already gained fame in the region. The space is simple, but with details that make the difference and make this restaurant an attractive place, excelling in regional food and personalized treatment. Black pudding with rice from Marrazes and Serra cheese puff pastry with port wine and honey head the long list of snacks that prepare the stomach for what will come next. The house specialties vary according to the day, with emphasis on oven-roasted kid, cod bread soup and oven-roasted rooster. Conventual sweets finish with a golden key and the choice is wide. …