Rural house located in the foothills of the Lagoa do Fogo, within 200 metres of altitude, surrounded by agricultural land. The name of the place comes from a plantation of Protea that there still exists. It offers a living room, a bedroom with bathroom, a mezzanine with sleeping area and a kitchen.

This monument, dated from 1757, was built by the Brotherhood of the Senhor Jesus dos Navegantes and Nossa Senhora da Caridade, from the Esperança Convent. The remarkable glazed tile covering with a consistent iconographical program and the interesting views of the XVIII century Lisbon are worthy of notice.

Work of the sculptor Agostinelli, paying homage to the traditional florists of Madeira. During many years it was at the Hotel Atlantis Madeira, but after its demolition it was offered to Santa Cruz autarchy that placed it on the gardens of the Casa da Cultura (Culture house) at Quinta do Revoredo.

The Portas do Sol are one of the entrances to the fortification of Valença, built in the 17th century, and built to cope with struggles for independence. Also called Santiago doors, the doors of the Sun have Postern in round arch, flanked by two arched doorways and Windows of the same profile.

Built by António Nobre in 1675, it portraits one of the episodes of Christ’s Passion, from its condemnation until his death at Calvary. This “Steps” or small chapels were a place of cult for Catholics doing the Via Sacra, nine “Steps”, as a symbol of Jesus suffering.

Restaurant belonging to the Jardim do Mar tourist complex, offering a superb and amazing sea views, bar service and a full menu of tasty fish dishes, seafood and meat accompanied by salad and fresh vegetables. There is also a outer space with direct view to the sea.

It's simple and broad, with aspect of the winery, the counter and tables races with banks. Among the specialties, the prominence goes to: grilled roast cod, monkfish rice and stylish rojoada do Minho. Take away service and space for dinners with large groups. At lunch serves meals.

Within Valença's Fortress Square, you can admire its beautiful historic center, from the Old Metal Bridge to the Milestone, passing by numerous religious monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint Stephen, the Church of Mercy, and the Parish Church of Saint Mary of the Angels. Valença began to gain importance during the Middle Ages, when it was a mandatory stop on pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. But it was in the military domain that Valença became famous. It was an important defensive stronghold, a bastion of nationality, often besieged by neighboring Spain. The Valença fortress was built in the …

It has been eleven years already that the Paredes parish becomes a true stage for the most diverse art forms. Art, literature, poetry, music, theatre, craftswork and folklore represinte the six parishes of the Sousa Valley, with a program that has been most successful and has brought to Paredes important names of the arts in Portugal, such as Raúl Solnado and Maria João and Mário Laginhas. Conditions are created so as to allow the artists to show their work and, simultaneously, create cultural habits in the populations. The event takes place in the whole town of Paredes but the most …

Village built in a small lot. Its name is due to the fact that, in time, have there been flax industry. Its importance was demonstrated by having enjoyed privileges of municipal headquarters and pillory. Had judge ordinary, two councillors and a Prosecutor presented by donors. The village belonged to the convent of Santa Clara in Beja and was sold in 1503 by d. Violante de Moura, Abbess of the convent said the sum of 200 thousand Reis, Álvaro, Lord of Tentúgal, purchase which was confirmed by King Manuel I in March 14, 1516 and, later, by d. João III in …