All the preserved villages at Armamar are part of a recovery project of the Rural Centre of São Martinho das Chãs. The village of São Martinho das Chãs is quite well recovered, both regarding the houses and the streets, with a perfect preservation of its rustic traits. In the village, one may visit the 13th century church, the Mother Church. From the campanile one has the most beautiful views.

A circular pedestrian trail where one may visit the Fraga do Cucu, that brings to mind the image of a bird standing on a rock, the Cortelhos bridge, the alto das Barreiras, where the population took refug during the French invasions. It also passes by a unique nature built place, where the rocks sculpt curious ffects on the water. It is recommended that one takes this trail in the springtime of in the fall.

With this course you will learn more about the Sierra de s. Miguel and what this guard. Starts at the Foot of the Sierra (where should visit the Chiesa Madre (mother church) and the type of houses), takes place in several natural viewpoints and the gastronomy is proof required. Drink some water in Vinagra sources and look at the chimneys of the houses. An estimated 3:0 are sufficient to make a route of 9.2 kilometers.

This street that was, for a long time, the goldsmith street, was built in the XVI century, by order of the King Dom Manuel I. Nowadays this street is worthy of a visit not because of the goldsmith's shops windows but because of the buildings that keep the characteristics of other times, namely the iron balconies. It is on this street that you’ll find the Misericóridia Church, dated from the XVI century and rebuilt from 1748 on, according to Nicolau Nasoni’s proposal.

Some say it's more charming in winter because of the added beauty the snow provides, but there are plenty of reasons to visit during the warmer months as well. Starting with the protected area of ​​the Serra da Estrela Natural Park, with its rich fauna and flora, and ending at Torre, the highest point in mainland Portugal. There's much to explore on foot or by car. Another unmissable highlight is Serra da Estrela cheese.

Pousada simple and familiar, especially targeted to the younger ones, in the mining village of Cabeço do Pião. The House was built in 1934, running as a mess hall, where dozens of employees of mines. Offers four bedrooms, kitchen, lounge and toy library. From here, you can visit the old mines would wash the Panasqueira, some villages of shale and the Paleolithic cave figures do Zêzere.

It is the second-highest peak on the island of Madeira, with an altitude of 1818 meters. It offers a magnificent view and, when the weather is good, you can see the neighboring island of Porto Santo. It has an inn, a restaurant and a souvenir shop and is one of the most visited peaks on the island due to good access and the trails that connect it to Pico das Torres and Pico Ruivo, which are very well-prepared and signposted.

To know this city, start by Praça Luís de Camões, also known as old square. From this heart of the city, located right next to the Cathedral, set off to discover the funny alleys filled with interesting monuments. Highlight to the Cathedral, the Castle and the old Episcopal Palace. Also be sure to visit the famous tiles from Vilar Formoso, about fifty panels by João Alves de Sá.

Small chapel from the 17th century, located at the top of Monte Crasto, a kind of natural fortress, with 194 meters of altitude and a beautiful panoramic view over Gondomar, Gaia and Porto. In front of the chapel, we can see side crosses dating from 1757 and a central one from 1759. Throughout the park, there are caves, picnic areas and romantic flowerbeds that invite you to visit.

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.