Iberian pyrite belt belt integrated, that, about 250 km in length and a width which reaches the 40 km, starts at the vale do Sado and extends into the Valley of the Guadalquivir, the Lousal mine was explored between 1900 and 1988, when it closed its extractive activity. Was a farmer in the region, António Manuel, who, in August 1882, requested the Ministry of public works and Mines the degree of discovery of Tomb of Lousal. But it was only from the third decade of the 20th century that the Lousal began to be exploited more intensely. To learn a …

Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …

House dating from the late 19th century, having been one of the first hostels in Peniche. Usually receive temporary travelers, mostly youths, given to affordability, with the advantage of being only 10 minutes walk from the beach. Room so guests can prepare their own meals and comfortable facilities and friendly to anyone looking for a good night's sleep. The space includes a kitchen for guests to take care of your meals and also able to wash their clothes. Offers free Internet 12:0 am and rent surfboards and bicycles so you can enjoy the outdoor space. In addition to the proximity …

This church is characterized by the main facade torn by a large portal, Windows, glasses and a quadrilobados niche concheado. Still show traces of the former convent of Benedictine nuns. This 19th century building. XVII, with baroque features in its interior, it has a façade with an embossed coat-of-arms and a niche with sculpture in Ançã stone, our Lady of grace. Inside, the ship's coverage with decorative painting in the neoclassical style, the chancel with 32 hagiographic themed caissons, with leading Apostles, martyrs, virgins, founders of religious orders, the Virgin and the respective parents. Deserves a closer look at the …

The Hill of Castelo de Tomar has enough attractions to attract any visitor, including the Convent of Christ, a world heritage site, and a jewel of Manueline art. The Castle and its walls are worth a close visit, as is the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, from the 16th century and one of the last works by the architect João Castilho. Enveloping the hill area, the National Forest of Sete Montes is the heart of the city and a favorite leisure spot for the people of Tomar. Vast forests that hide secrets and places of great beauty, especially the …

The path begins in a tarmac road that climbs towards the Pico Alto (587 m), the highest peak of Santa Maria. Then follows up a thicket of cater toward the Floor of John Thomas. Here you can see some plants of the Laurissilva forest, such as pau-branco, Heather, uva-da-serra, tamujo, Laurel, among others. More ahead the Barreiro da Faneca, known as "Red Desert of the Azores", because it is composed of reddish clay soils. Already at the end, still time to visit the Furna DAS.

This lovely village has a valuable architectural heritage, with a special note to the church of Our Lady of Conceição, from the 16th century, with a Renaissance portico and, inside, polichrome tiles of the early 17th century and 16th century paintings. A special note to the Church of Misericórdia, with a 16th century portal and 17th century tiles, and to the military poligone that is 3600 metres long and 2000 metres wide as well. Nearby, on a small island of the Tejo river, stands the Castle of Almourol. The Military Museum, The Museum Escola Prática and the Fishermen's Museum are …

The interpretive center of the Geological Tour of Foz do Douro, inaugurated on November 27, 2008, constitutes a space where there are complementary activities at field visits conducted in outdoor route, as the screening of a documentary on the Metamorphic Complex of Foz do Douro and experimental activities, primarily directed to the public schools. This structure was created with the aim to disseminate and promote the science and development of leveraging scientific culture and encouraging, in particular, the taste and interest in the geological sciences, raising public awareness of environmental issues and to the preservation, appreciation and conservation of the …

Herdade do Monte Branco extends over an area of cork oak located in the foothills of the Sierra de Ossa. Offers four houses, two T1, T2 and T4, one equipped with all amenities, but in the traditional setting. You can also live in huge common room, where you can dine, be the fireplace or playing games. Here you will find a rustic atmosphere, with plenty of room for hiking, cycling, enjoy the pool, swim in the dam or picnic along this, visit the animals, go to the garden or simply rest.

It is a military monument of great beauty, classified as a National Monument since 1910. It dominates the landscape from a height of 930 meters, in the middle of Serra de Serigo. Built in the 14th century, its current construction is probably the result of 16th century alterations to the original medieval castle. It is a citadel with a triangular plan and a door flanked by two turrets, with small balconies above, supported by corbels and crowned with prismatic battlements. Inside the small castle, there is not much to see, but the magnificent landscape that surrounds it is more than …