The first factory of this sponge cake, or light bread, was set up in a house, located in Tanque, in the parish of Margaride. It was the famous confectioner Leonor Rosa da Silva who, during more than fifty years of work, managed to make her Pão-de-ló de Margaride known in Portugal and Brazil, the name by which it is widely known today.

Cradle of Melo e Castro family, this farm remains, even today, owned by the same family for over four hundred years. It was known as Quinta do Mosteiro, because it was assumed that, in its interior, there would be a ruin that was thought to be an abandoned monastery. Your inner estate is vast and includes statues, tiles, fountains and ruins that served as a place of leisure of the owners.

Beach located in an old fishing village, now touristic. Large space divided by several jetties. Today it attracts surfers, bodyboarders and recreational boats. It has some simple restaurants with good typical dishes, including the eel stew, egg sweets and above all the famous dessert Pão-de-ló de Ovar. There is no shortage of nightlife and street commerce.

Economic food, good atmosphere (even by the proximity between the tables) and mainly dishes of barbecue is what you can find in this home of the driver. Formerly, this was the right spot (and preferred) of drivers of trucks in Senhora da Hora. Hence the name. Today, however, the clientele is more than corporate workers around during the day, and students at night, all on demand.

Cable car that connects Achadas da Cruz to the beach, with views of Porto Moniz. It is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo, but it allows a panoramic view of the green slopes and the ocean.

Opened in 1988, this hotel of familiar surroundings and cosy offers beautiful views over the serra do Gerês. It has 26 rooms with panoramic views, lounges, room and meals and bar.

On this hill is the Senhora do Monte belvedere. Placed in the highest area of Lisbon, the view is privileged with the entire city on you feet. No mater the time of the day or night, the view is worth wide.

The apartments on the Douro are situated on the shore of the port, in a traditional building, but fully renovated and decorated appealingly. The eight apartments are equipped with kitchen and have privileged views over the river and city views.

A 15 metres tall waterfall with admirable views in the winter or in the beginning of the spring. From the mount Córdova massif, the region's belvedere, a special note to the Padrão Hill, with very lovely views.

A restaurant that is surrounded by glass windows, with views of the Sintra mountain, where it is also posible to view the sea in the clearer days. The menu features regional and foreign dishes. Good wine list.