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Igreja da Lapa
- heritage
Campo da Restauração
7160-217, Vila Viçosa
Church founded in 1756, with opening to the cult in 1764, and is one of the icons of Baroque architecture in the Alentejo. Consists of the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa, the pilgrims ' hostel and housing of the chaplain and the hermit. Currently, in addition to the worship and the procession which takes place in September, also works as a guest house and stable warehouse.
Porca de Murça
- heritage
Largo 31 de Janeiro
5090-111, Murça
Shrouded in popular legends and its origin or purpose not known for certain, Porca de Murça (Murça´s Female Pig) is an unequivocal symbol of the town, even giving its name to well-known region's wines. It is a zoomorphic stone sculpture from protohistoric times and is thought to be a votive statue to sacred animals.
Quinta da Boa Viagem
- heritage
Rua da Boa Viagem
4900-661, Viana do Castelo
Renaissance and Baroque farmhouse, surrounded by a wall and covered by a trellis of vines, which gives access to the House. In your garden, highlighted by a four-metre high fountain and an outdoor terrace overlooking the sea. From 1990, works as a unit of Turismo de Habitação, function similar to the original: support for pilgrims and recreational farm.
Passos da Via Sacra de Elvas
- heritage
Avenida de Garcia da Horta
7350-048, Elvas
The class for this Monument is religious, with Baroque features: the angels, the volutes on the façade and the drapery on the marble altarpiece, besides the blue and white glazed tiles. Its construction was done by the hands of Thomaz de Barros (person who puts the glazed tiles) and António Sequeiro (the painter). The oil paintings should also be pointed out.
Solar de Cortegaça
- heritage
Cortegaça
4905-631, Barroselas
Solar type "Tower House", with plant in Z consisting of bodies built at different times, unified by a 16th-century tower. Features a small chapel, where highlights a tile baseboard reused, some of the late 17th century and other Johannine production. He currently works as the unit of Turismo de Habitação.
Penedo de Castro
- country
Penedo de Castro
3360, Penacova
Granite block located in the upper part of the village. It started out being called Penedo do Cheira, as it was located above the town of Cheira, but was later given the name Penedo de Castro, in 1908, in honor of the writer Augusto Mendes Simões Castro. This location offers an impressive panoramic view over Penacova.
Ria de Aveiro
- beach
- country
Aveiro
3800, Aveiro
The Ria de Aveiro is one of the most important and beautiful hydrographic features of the Portuguese coast. It extends for about 45 kilometers, parallel to the sea, where the Vouga, Antuã and Boco rivers flow. With a very diverse aquatic fauna, it is also a privileged place for water sports. It is the main natural attraction of the city of Aveiro.
Fisgas do Ermelo
- beach
- country
Fisgas do Ermelo
4880-133, Ermelo
In a landscape of enormous cliffs, you will find the "Garganta do Rio Olo", a 100 meter high waterfall, integrated into the Alvão Natural Park. Access is via the village of Ermelo. From Alto do Fojo, you can see a beautiful panorama of Fisgas de Ermelo, where the Olo River falls.
São Valentim
- food & drink
Rua Heróis de França, 335
4450-158, Matosinhos
O restaurante S. Valentim, em Matosinhos, é um espaço requintado mas descontraído, com decoração a combinar as paredes rústicas com alguns toques modernos. Localizado perto da Lota de Matosinhos, a sua especialidade são os peixes frescos, grelhados numa banca no exterior.
1858 BB Gourmet Criativo
- food & drink
Rua de Cedofeita, 379
4050-181, Porto
Located on Rua de Cedofeita, the restaurant 1858 BB Gourmet offers a creative menu in a contemporary and welcoming space. Inserted in an old building totally recovered, combines the comfort of the fine cuisine with different proposals, among which a tasting menu, proposing a meal of six dishes chosen by the chef Elisabete Pinto.