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Parque de Campismo da Quinta de Pentieiros
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Rua de Pentieiros, 570
4990-590, Ponte de Lima
The campsite of Pentieiros farm is the ideal place for all who appreciate nature and the countryside, allowing campers an approximation to the daily tasks of a farm. Will also have the possibility to practice many sports and enjoy leisure activities. Must not miss the opportunity to take a tour, taking advantage of the protected landscape of ponds of Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos. The farm also allows the hiring of five Bungalows: Resineiro (T0), Prado (T0), Lake (T0), Olive (T2) and Granary (T2). For large groups there is a hostel with a capacity of about 40 people, equipped …
Marina da Horta
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Cais de Santa Cruz
9900-017, Horta
A reference point on the "island itinerary", Marina da Horta is the most important in the Azores and the fourth most visited marina in the world. Protected to the south by Monte de Guia and to the north by Ponta da Espalamanca, it is in a privileged location against the winds and is an almost obligatory passage for vessels traveling from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, in the middle of the North Atlantic. A highlight is the colorful paintings that visitors leave on the marina's wall, which turn it into a huge open-air painting gallery. The friendly welcome to these …
Marina do Quinta do Lorde Resort
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Sítio da Piedade
9200-044, Caniçal
In operation since November 2002, the Quinta do Lorde Marina is integrated in the stunning Resort Quinta do Lorde. Has at its disposal modern facilities of support combined with a quiet family environment where you feel at home. Its privileged location on the Ponta de São Lourenço, lapped by crystal clear waters, winds and idyllic coves, makes it the ideal place to make cruising, water sports or simply enjoy the nature in its fullness. Quinta do Lorde Marina is waypoint, for refueling and rest, of yachts that sail from Europe to the Caribbean.
Monsaraz
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- heritage
Monsaraz
7200, Reguengos de Monsaraz
Located atop a hill, the village of Monsaraz began as a prehistoric hill fort. The antiquity of human presence in the region is attested by the numerous megalithic monuments nearby, such as the Outeiro menhir, the Belhoa menhir, and the Xerez cromlech. Highlights include the Orada Convent (18th century), the Chapel of Santa Catarina, Largo de São Bartolomeu, the Church of São João Baptista, and, above all, the Castle, with its four gates, two streets, and a large square. In the latter, named Largo D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, be sure to admire the Parish Church, the old hospital, and the …
Reserva Natural das Berlengas
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Arquipélago das Berlengas
2520-644, Peniche
Islands located northwest of Peniche and Cabo Carvoeiro, they are a granite formation approximately 280 million years old. The largest is Berlenga Grande Island, but the archipelago is made up of a number of other islets surrounding it (Estelas and Farilhões). Being a major nesting and refuge site for seabirds, the reserve is home to a wide variety of species. The only habitable island is Berlenga Grande, with a small fishing neighborhood, a port, the Duque de Bragança Lighthouse, the Fort of São João Baptista, a camping area, and a restaurant. It has been a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve since …
Encontr'artes - Encontro de Artistas do Vale do Sousa
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Avenida da República - Casa da Cultura de Paredes
4580, Paredes
It has been eleven years already that the Paredes parish becomes a true stage for the most diverse art forms. Art, literature, poetry, music, theatre, craftswork and folklore represinte the six parishes of the Sousa Valley, with a program that has been most successful and has brought to Paredes important names of the arts in Portugal, such as Raúl Solnado and Maria João and Mário Laginhas. Conditions are created so as to allow the artists to show their work and, simultaneously, create cultural habits in the populations. The event takes place in the whole town of Paredes but the most …
Termas Caldas de Aregos
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- leisure
Caldas de Aregos
4660-013, Caldas de Aregos
Located on the banks of the Douro River, the Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths have been sought after since the 12th century due to the unique value of their waters, becoming, in the mid-20th century, one of the best spas in the country. Sought after for their curative value, they led Queen Mafalda to build an inn on the site in 1102, which would be the precursor to the various bathhouses that followed. Now municipalized, the current Rainha Dona Mafalda spa has modern and diverse equipment that allows the application of the latest thermal techniques for prevention and thermal cure, …
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego / Casa Museu Paula Rego
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Avenida da República, 300
2750-475, Cascais
The project Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, designed by the architect Eduardo Souto Moura, consists of 750 m2 of permanent and temporary exhibition area, coffee shop, bookstore and an auditorium with seating for 195 seats. The Museum brings together 121 works, including 16 paintings of the author, provided for a period of ten years, and also some pieces of art from her husband Victor Willing (artist and art critic). In addition to drawings, engravings and lithographs is still possible to admire the beauty of the tapestry piece "battle of Alcácer-Quibir", acquired in 2008 by the municipality through an application at …
Casa-Museu de Leal da Câmara
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Calçada da Rinchoa, 67
2635-312, Sintra
The House-Museum of Leal da Câmara is installed in residences where Master Leal da Câmara lived from 1930 until his death in 1948. The building that once belonged to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, Marquis of Pombal, worked as a field Hospital of the Portuguese troops during the French invasions, in the 19th century. In 1965 was incorporated in the Municipal Chamber of Sintra, upon the death of the donor and the master's widow. Since 2003 the House functions as a space where we display the hooptie collections of the artist (painting, drawing, caricature, furniture, textiles, ceramics, photo and …
The Vine House
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EN222 - Quinta de S. Luiz
5120-012, Tabuaço
This former family home, located in the Douro valley, in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, has been restored, providing its guests with the opportunity to discover a farm dedicated to the creation of products as distinct as Port wines and DOC Douro wines. Belonging to the Sogevinus group, it is an oasis for wine tourism enthusiasts, as it is part of Quinta de S. Luiz, comprising 125 hectares, 90 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The rooms offer magnificent views over the Douro River, some with a terrace, others with a balcony, and the decor tells the …