It was one of the first villages with register, dated from 1195. Located at the foot of the southerly ladder of Gardunha Sierra, it stands out for its architectonical patrimony: the Town house, pillory, mother-church (where is the reliquary of S. Vicente), Misericórdia church (with the sacra art museum), chapels of Santo António, S. Sebastião and S. Francisco and Nossa Senhora da Orada, Calvary, emblazoned houses, fountain, Town hall and Misericórdia Hospital. The strawy chairs, the patchwork-quilts, the linen towels and wood works are some examples of the local handicraft.

The current Palace, with an exotic Oriental plan, was built from an 18th century building that imitated a medieval castle. A possession of the Mello e Castro family, it was rented to Gerard DeVisme at the end of the 18th century, who bulit a neogothic manor. In 1856 it was acquired by Francis Cook, who built a new Oriental palace, with revivalist motifs, a true testimony to the romantic architecture. He also ordered the plantation of the Moserrate Park, that combines exotic and local plants, currently an important botanical museum. Nowadays, one may only visit the gardens.

Valxisto House-country house, is inserted in the village preserved Quintandona. Is a true haven, with a sophisticated simplicity whose goal is to offer the tones, the aromas and the whole country wealth. The 30 minutes from Oporto, is the perfect place to explore the culture, gastronomy and the beauty of a region rich in history, heritage and typicity. Each room bears the name of fruit and flowers from the farm and their colors were inspired by nature (Raspberry color, mirtillo, lavender, Tangerine, pear and Apple). The furniture recovered and custom objects carry stories of the local people.

In times House of Quinta da Breia home, Casa da Oliveirinha was fully recovered to satisfy the necessary current comforts without, however, tamper with the moth and the typical elements of local architecture, preserving the open fireplace, granite slab of Ember, the wood-burning oven or "janelos". The interior decoration has preserved many of the original objects, such as the iron beds, bathroom faucets, oil lamps and the kitchen cabinet. Abroad, the garden extends in front of the House where you can relax to the sound of bucolic nature.

Church of 16th century Foundation modified in the 18th century, the main façade, with a round arch portal, holds on its stretching a semi-detached Bell Tower, topped with a triangular pediment. The interior of the Church is divided by a triumphal arch that marks the separation between the chancel and the body of the Church. Has three altars, altar, Baroque style, which occupies the whole of the head of the Church, dedicated to the most important local devotions, such as Santo André, patron of the Church and the parish of Ardãos. Centre of the religious life of the parish is …

The Ancient people of oven is a rural vernacular construction Curros in granite, two waters, coverage in tile. Inside the building, to the left of the front door you will find the tendal, massive granite structure and, at the fundeira, is the oven in granite, with gaskets and coverage in clay, where the local population continues to bake traditional bread. This equipment was, in ancient times, an important role in village sociality, the so-called "coffee of the people", was where they gathered during the evenings, was also the hostel of the poor, beggars and pilgrims, passing through the village, which …

The oven of the people of Fiães Tâmega is a vernacular rural construction in granite, two waters, coverage in tile. Inside the building, to the right of the front door you will find the tendal, massive granite structure and on the fundeira you will find the oven, where the local population continues to bake traditional bread. This equipment was, in ancient times, an important role in village sociality, the so-called "coffee of the people", was where they gathered during the evenings, was also the hostel of the poor, beggars and pilgrims, passing through the village, which then stayed overnight.

Maritime beach, located a few kilometers from the city of Horta, which surprises by the expansive sands of dark sand, in a Bay stretching from the port from the beach up to the tip of the Espalamanca, to the South. The island of Pico, with its mountain, presents itself in front, thus completing a framework of singular beauty. During the summer months, filled with locals and tourists. Even in the remaining months, and since the weather is inviting, is a desirable location for walks on the beachfront. It is, without doubt, a safe bet for those who want to relax …

The B&G restaurant situated on the top floor of the Vilalara Thalassa Resort in Alporchinhos, with panoramic views of the sea, has been fully renovated and offers innovative Portuguese recipes using quality local products. For those who are in Thalassotherapy treatments, we suggest our gourmet low-calorie menus. Buffet service for breakfast and a la Carte for lunch and dinner. Here send a talented chef, named James Nice, whose work has been recognized in 2011 with winning the award for Best Chef of the year

Simple restaurant with family atmosphere, serving dishes of local gastronomy since 1967. The migas old-fashioned potato and the mess of cation are some of the suggestions made. The site is open since 1967, we maintain the appearance and family services rustico flavors with such tradition with sarapatel soup, bread and tomato soup. Also features chicken tostada in olive oil, deer with arrows and cachafrito which is a traditional dishes in areas that served as refuge to the Jews. For dessert we suggest the fruit salad oil and honey and the castanhitos of marvão.