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McDonald's
- food & drink
Avenida de Fernão de Magalhães, 1647-1659
4350-170, Porto
Este restaurante pertence e uma cadeia mundialmente conhecida. O seu serviço rápido e o tipo de comida são muito populares entre jovens. Os hambúrgueres, as batatas fritas e os refrigerantes são os pedidos mais frequentes. A decoração é informal mas muito bem cuidada. Distingue-se pela higiene. Possui McDrive.
Paixa
- food & drink
Quadradinhos, lote 52
8135-034, Almancil
This space was born from the old house Paixanito, keeping the famous chef de cuisine and the extensive and delicious menu with more than forty snacks based on regional flavors with touches of modernity. Modern and minimalist decor of the restaurant Paixa, along with large Windows letting in plenty of light, make this a very cosy place. At lunch there are special and light cues. Features a wine cellar worthy of reference.
Loriga
- country
- heritage
Loriga
6271-906, Seia
Located at an altitude of 770 metres, on the southeast foothills of the Estrela Mountain, the small town of Loriga was, until 1855, the siege of the parish, with a town hall, a prison and a pillory. Its name comes from an armour. The valley is quite rich in historical vestiges (the romans, the sueves, the visigoths and the moors were there) and several archaeological vestiges remain: a man shaped grave, a roman bridge, a well preserved part of a roman road and a medieval balcony. Loriga is the main town in a lovely valley that was originated by a …
Convento de Cristo
- heritage
Igreja do Castelo Templário
2300-497, Tomar
It initially belonged to the Order of the Temple and passed, in the reign of King Dinis, to the Order of Christ. It is one of the main monuments of national architecture, where all the aesthetic stages, from the 12th to the 18th century, are profusely documented. The Cloister of King João III stands out, the main Cloister of the Convent of Christ, considered the most monumental and beautiful work of the Renaissance, carried out by the architect Diogo de Torralva. Also noteworthy are the Cloister of Washings and the Cloister of King Henrique, which date back to the first …
Aldeia Típica de Alportel
- heritage
Alportel
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Narrow cobblestone streets, highlighted by chimneys, ovens, sloping roofs, whitewashed walls, courtyards, and terraces. A stroll leads to tranquility, and the fresh air carries the aroma of rockrose, rosemary, and wildflowers. The historic center of the village of São Brás de Alportel features single-story, whitewashed houses of traditional architecture, as well as the palatial buildings of former cork industrialists and merchants, with tiled facades, carved stonework, and iron balconies.
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Bioria - Percurso de Salreu
- country
Antigo Porto do Salreu
3865, Salreu
Bioria, part of the Ria de Aveiro, is an area with a huge diversity of habitats that host a varied fauna and flora community. To protect this Natural Heritage, trails are being implemented along the seashores and the Salreu Tidal Creeks. The first is the Salreu Route, where you can admire the marshes and cultivated land, such as rice fields. The route is 8.5 km long and can be visited on foot or by bicycle, following the information signs.
Elevador de Santo André
- heritage
Escadas de Santo André, 50
6200-055, Covilhã
Equipped with a panoramic cabin and free to use, it is an excellent means of transport that facilitates pedestrian connection between Rua Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama and Rua António Augusto de Aguiar. Next to the elevator there is a long staircase that seems to accentuate the difference in level even more. The Pedestrian Mobility Plan for this city, rich in steep slopes, includes two other elevators, one of them very close to this one, and a funicular.
Fajã de São João
- heritage
Fajã de São João
9875-027, Topo
Accessible by car almost to its end, Fajã de São João, the largest fajã on the southern coast of the municipality of Calheta, is a must-see for anyone seeking tranquility in landscapes of rare beauty. It is also known as a summer resort for some of the island's wealthy families. Its steep location is sometimes synonymous with tragedy, and the fajã's population has suffered a number of setbacks, from pirate raids to natural disasters.
Marina de Lagos
- heritage
Marina de Lagos
8600-315, Lagos
A place of particular beauty and unusual entertainment in the hottest months of the year. The Marina de Lagos is divided into three areas: the marina, the residential area and the commercial area. Walk along the sidewalk, in Portuguese pavement, that borders the marina and let yourself be enveloped by the pleasant atmosphere of the place. Enjoy the green spaces and the sports and leisure facilities that exist here. At the end of the day, regain strength in one of the restaurants located in the area.
Trilho Pedestre Fajã dos Vimes - Lourais - Fajã de São João (PR3)
- country
Fajã dos Vimes
9850-213, Calheta
The trail begins at the portinho da Fajã dos Vimes and follows along the coast toward the Fajã dos Bodes and then towards the Lourais, passing through a thicket of incense and beech. The route continues toward the Fajã de São João, a very characteristic village, where small houses, narrow streets and traditional sidewalk create a unique ambience and very enjoyable. In this fajã there is also a small fishing port.