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Bifes de Atum com Tomate
- leisure
Vila Real de Santo António
8900, Vila Real de Santo António
O atum é um peixe rico em proteínas, nomeadamente em Ómega 3, essencial ao bom funcionamento do coração e do cérebro. É um prato tão vulgar no Algarve que em terras do Sota-vento, onde é particularmente apreciado, chamam-lhe o "porco-do-mar", por não haver praticamente nenhuma parte do atum que não sirva de alimento.
Avô
- country
- heritage
Avô
3400, Avô
The name of this village originated in Couto de Avão, because there was no bridge over the Alva River and the Moura Stream, so the old town could only be entered by fording (ad vadum). The warrior-poet Brás Garcia Mascarenhas, author of the epic poem "Viriato" (18th century), lived here. This land was inhabited by the Romans, perhaps the founders of the ruined castle. Among the monuments, the main church, presumably commissioned by King Afonso Henriques, is noteworthy, as is a 16th-century manor house, a pillory, and a chapel.
Bobadela
- country
- heritage
Bobadela
3405, Bobadela
The siege of the "municipium" in the roman days, in the 1st to 4th centuries bC, and later on th siege of a small mdieval parish. Its architectural heritage includes the Roman Arch, a National Monument, the pillory, the mother church, the roman amphitheatre, the roman bridge of Ribeira de Cavalos, the chapls of Our Lady of Luz (Light), Our Lady of Socorro (Help) and of Saint Sebastião, the menhir of the Pimheiro dos Abraços and several manors. A special note to the museum at the Godinhos houses, with a manuelin window, as well.
São Gião
- country
- heritage
São Gião
3400-655, São Gião
A very old village located on the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, it has a section of Roman road. The main church, known as the Catedral das Beiras, stands out. It is a large temple with gilded carvings, a ceiling with 102 paintings, and liturgical vestments. Nearby, the "Curral dos Romanos," also known as the Dólmen da Sobreda (Property of Public Interest), a curious olive press from the medieval period, in the town of Rio de Mel, and the Penedo da Moura, a natural cave, are worth a visit.
Casa-Museu Ferreira de Castro
- heritage
Rua Escritor José Maria Ferreira de Castro
3720-189, Ossela
This is the former home of writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974), author of books such as "A Selva", which describes the drama of emigrants and the exoticism of the Amazon jungle, and "Volta ao Mundo", a description of his almost two-year journey shortly before the Second World War. This building, dating from the mid-19th century, is now a museum that brings together the writer's books, manuscripts and personal objects, including the shoes and suitcase that accompanied him on this trip around the world.
Hotel de Moura
- hotels
Praça Gago Coutinho, 1
7860-010, Moura
House dating from 1870, situated in the Centre of Moura, with significant historic value, architectural and artistic. Was the former convent of the hospitaller order of St. John of God, founded in the 17th century, and adapted for Grande Hotel de Moura in the year 1900. All of the accommodations feature air conditioning, television and bathroom. The Hotel comprises 36 rooms, including single, double and triple rooms, and 3 apartments, 2 1 T2 and T1, with living room, kitchen or kitchenette and respectively two and one quarter.
Hotel Alegre
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Rua Engenheiro Ernesto Navarro, 2
3050-224, Luso
The Hotel Alegre is a historic boutique hotel, familiar and intimate atmosphere, located in Termas de Luso at the foot of Mata do Buçaco, a romantic haven of health and well being only 20 Km from Coimbra, Lisbon 2:0 and 45 minutes from the port. Why not a cocktail and sunbathing poolside? For the more "lively" there is also a whole range of activities and trails to visit, on foot or by mountain bike, always framed by the generous and exotic atmosphere of Mata do Bussaco.
Hotel Dighton
- hotels
Largo da República
3720-241, Oliveira de Azeméis
Dighton Hotel is situated in the center of Oliveira de Azeméis, a city of great cultural and gastronomical interest and rather industrialized. It offers an exquisite atmosphere with classic accents, a wide range of services available for the guests and halls for banquets and social events. At the “Dom Gomado” restaurant you’ll be able to appreciate the real traditional Portuguese cuisine, while in the "Girattorio" restaurant you'll find a more sophisticated ambience and cuisine. It also enjoys good road access to Europarque and Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro airport.
Hotel Expo Astória
- hotels
Rua Braamcamp, 10
1250-050, Lisboa
Located at number 10 of the Lisbon Rua Braamcamp (Marquês de Pombal), the Evidence Astoria Creative Hotel creates particular environments and own guests. The building of the forty which houses the hotel with 117 rooms spread over 8 floors, also includes a restaurant. The unit differentiates itself by offering Creative, Rooms that can be used as single, double or triple rooms and are distinguished from the rest of the hotel rooms offer have two areas: one of rest and a to be or work.
Drop-INN-Portugal
- hotels
Rua de Souto, 150
4980-258, Ponte da Barca
Este é um alojamento ecológico, voltado para a exploração do ecoturismo, privilegiando o contacto com a natureza, ideal para se afastar do stress do dia a dia dos grandes centros urbanos. A sua missão é hospedar amantes da natureza com qualidade e conforto aliados a tudo o que a natureza proporciona: beleza, ar fresco, tranquilidade e com o mínimo de impacto ambiental possível.