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Solar de Chacim
- hotels
Rua Irmã Marta
5340-092, Chacim
Housed in a quiet region with the serra de Bornes clipping in the background, is a great place for rest and leisure. Manages this ancient country house of wealthy family a young couple, diligent and helpful, which helps the guest to enjoy the best in the area. The rooms, the library and the living and dining rooms occupy almost the entire first floor. On the ground floor are a wine cellar, bar and games room. Meals on request.
Jardim Municipal do Funchal
- country
- leisure
Avenida Arriaga
9000, Funchal
Garden set on a place where the Convento de São Francisco used to be, from which remains only the marble blazonry with the arms of Franciscans and the kingdom of Portugal, exposed in one of the grassed areas of the garden. Here are some works of art namely two statues and three busts. There is also a small lake with swans, ducks, fishes and an auditorium where several cultural activities take place.
Miradouro do Castelo de Estremoz
- country
- leisure
Largo Dom Dinis
7100, Estremoz
From the top of the Castle of Estremoz, one may view several villages along the Alentejo plains. In the clearest days one may even view the Estrela Mountain to the north. Closer by, marvão, Portalegre, Alter do Chão, Cabeço de Vide, Fronteira and Monforte are ar whithe-ish dots on the northern landscapes. From the other side, one has views of the houses in Évora.
Parque Ambiental de Vilamoura
- country
- leisure
Quarteira
8125, Quarteira
The Vilamoura Environmental Park occupies an area of 200 ha of land owned by Vilamoura and was created with the aim of ensuring the preservation of ecosystems of great natural and landscape value. It integrates different areas of land occupation, which originates different types of habitats, with emphasis on wetlands dominated by reedbeds, areas of agricultural land, golf courses, and an area with dense riparian vegetation along the Ribeira de Quarteira.
Arco e Torre de Almedina
- heritage
Rua do Arco Almedina, 7
3000-180, Coimbra
The Almedina Arch was part of the medieval walls, dating back to the 11th century, as indicated by the Arabic-origin toponym meaning "the city". Today it is the entrance to old Coimbra, where one can see a sculpture from the workshop of João de Ruão. The wall has Roman origins, having been expanded several times. It presents characteristics of Roman, Muslim, Romanesque, Gothic and Manueline architecture.
Casa da Torre de Vegide
- heritage
Rua Dona Teresa Taveira
4550-267, Vegide
This building is what is left of the very ancient Pintos de Begide Manor, a descendant of Dom Tructezendo Guedes, Lord of the Paiva Lands, where, according to local tradition, he lived with his daughter and his grand-daughter Dona Maria Teresa Taveira, who would be the mother of Saint Anthony. The building is very badly preserved. It can be acceded on foot along an earth path.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
- heritage
Rua Doutor Roberto Alves, 52
4520-220, Santa Maria da Feira
This chapel is attached to the walls of Feira Castle, having been built in 1656 by order of the Countess of Feira, D. Joana Forjaz Pereira de Meneses e Silva. It is a learned building, with a hexagonal section, revealing the influence of important centrally planned chapels in the region. Inside, the floor forms a radial design from the center, and there are gilded altarpieces on five walls. Attached to the chapel is the chaplain's house.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
- heritage
Herdade do Esporão - Apartado 31
7200-999, Reguengos de Monsaraz
Chapel built in the 16th century, under the protection of the Archbishop Alexander of Braganza and with the contribution of the architect Francisco de Mora, responsible for the plant. Its main features are the altar in gilt in the chancel, nave of rectangular plant and its simplicity, given the severity of manners and the conduct of the "Discalced Carmelites". In January 2005 the intervention works were initiated for recovery and boosting the building multipurpose cultural, tourist and social level.
Antigo Convento e Igreja de São Francisco / Museu de Angra do Heroísmo
- heritage
Ladeira de São Francisco
9700-181, Angra do Heroísmo
Baroque convent where works, currently, the Museu de Angra do Heroísmo. It is an 18th century building which was built on two earlier closures Franciscan. Featuring sober lines, with facades where Tower the pilasters and the window openings. Attached to the convent, a church dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Guia, with the interior divided into three naves. Highlighting the gilded altarpieces and for some Baroque paintings.
Fábrica de Chá da Gorreana
- leisure
ER1-1
9625-304, Maia
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. The Fábrica de Chá Gorreana began planting tea in 1874, but it was only in 1883 that the first tea came off the production line. The retrospective of tea production can be visited daily at the Gorreana farm. Then, among ancient tea production machines, enjoy an aromatic tea. It has a private park.