Castro strategically deployed on the right bank of the river Cávado, at the southern end of the plateau of Mourela, overlooking the Hill Bridge. Location of broad visibility to the West, on the serra do Gerês. This fortified village extends for about five acres, having a defensive system composed of three surrounding walls and a deep and broad moat on the East side. Inside, there are large artificial platforms supported by thick support walls, where if they have traces of plant construction circular. In the years 90 still worked the land that make up the castro, currently the walls of …

It is a granite structure of interlocking walls, the circular pit. Has the particularity to the absence of structural cápias form the rim at the top of the wall, about 64 feet long and 2.17 meters of average height, revealing the boca do fojo to its ending upward slope. It is believed it was used especially in winter, when farmers drove cattle goats and cattle to mount low, located southwest of the village and bounded naturally by the rivers of Fafião and Cávado. The cova do fojo was shrouded with wood prepared horizontally and a canopy, Crown easily but anybody …

The Praça da Liberdade has known several names along the centuries. Its construction was due to the progressive growing of the city. It was a meeting point for politicians, writers and artists and became a place searched for all classes. Among other marking events there will always be the death by hanging of the liberals, in 1829, (after this rehabilitated as “liberty martyrs”. In 1866 is open the monument to the liberal King, a tribute of the city to D. Pedro IV. The Portuguese Republic was first proclaimed here, January, 31st, 1891. In 1916, when the city council decided to …

Garden unequalled in Portugal, the visit to this ex-libris is essential. The Paço Garden, annexed to the former bishop’s palace, was sent to build by the Guarda bishop, Dom João de Mendonça, in 1725. The beautiful baroque garden has various lakes, cascades, water spouts, staircases and statues. The Kings Staircase immortalizes all the Portuguese kings in granite, from Dom Afonso Henriques to the King Dom José I. Among the box appear symbolic statues from which stand out the four Men’s ultimate purposes, the cardial virtues, the theological virtues, the signs of the zodiac, the five parts of the world, the …

The Convent of San Payo was founded by the Franciscan friar, Gonçalo Marinho, in 1932. After several adversities (the extinction of religious orders and a devastating fire), the convent was abandoned and fell into a state of complete degradation, with its assets disappearing, some looted and others transferred to chapels and churches in the municipality. In the 80s of the 20th century, the building was acquired by the sculptor José Rodrigues who, together with the architect Viana de Lima, completely restored it, taking care to preserve part of its original design. Currently, the convent is the sculptor's residence and workshop, …

Elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, Óbidos is surrounded by a fantastic environment, full of history, legends and secrets. Inserted within the walls, which date back to the 12th century, this was the first pousada to be born of a building with the sort of national monument. In 2012, the Pousada de Óbidos won eight more new rooms, featuring a total of 17 rooms. These rooms are located in a new wing, next to the Castle, offering plenty of natural light, fireplace for those cold days and classical décor, with two of them also has a magnificent …

Project emblematic of the region, is situated in a place where dominates the tranquillity, at the mouth of Ribeira das Apples, North Beach and necklaces, Monserrate and the Serra de Sintra, to the South. The complex consists of two swimming pools supplied by salt water (Ocean); a pool with dimensions of an Olympic pool and reception area of hops; a designated pool for small pool or for children. The surrounding areas have lawns with mills with Sun Hat and sun loungers. It features two wings of apartments T0, T1 and T2, with rooms overlooking the mountains and the sea. The …

The Castro de Ribas is a fortified village and proto-history with an area exceeding romanized 2 hectares, being one of the best preserved castros of the country. The complex defensive system consists of four rows of towering walls (with traces of other two), and the first of them reaches a width of 13 meters in the highest zone. In interior wall cloth are two ashlars with engraved ornamentation, decorative motifs consisting of circles and spirals. In the area protected by the fourth line of walls are rectangular and circular dwellings, as well as a mill dug in a rock. The …

At the crossroads of historic villages with the landscape of Castelo Rodrigo, a holiday destination in the more intimate conviviality with the nature and customs of Beira Interior. It's called House of wells and retrieving all raiana surroundings, combines tradition with the most modern design and convenience concerns. Ten rooms, with motifs of local flora reproduce as many fruits of the region. Mulberry, chestnut, cherry and hazelnut, among others, are the scenarios chosen for the intimate decor that let to tourists the option between different custom environments. In contiguous spaces, with touches of schist and granite, a heated outdoor swimming …

The Barroso Ecomuseum is a key element of the integrated and sustainable development strategy for the Barroso region. It integrates documentation, research, and interpretation of the region's cultural and natural values. The headquarters serves as the Regional Interpretation Center, boasting a wealth of creativity and the ability to motivate visitors to explore the thematic centers scattered throughout the municipality. It is located in the area surrounding Montalegre Castle, forming part of its wall. The public space aims to offer visitors the experience of the senses that this region offers: the sound of oxcarts, the images we can't always capture, the …