This palace in castle shape has manifested Italian influences in the main body, which is a 16th century construction from where an elegant Renaissance loggia stands out on the frontage and on the shed galleys on the back door. It also stands out the fifteen hundreds stonework, the horseshoe windows semi – detached (Mudéjar), the frescoes from Moorish inspiration, the fountain and fresh garden house, the cylindrical small towers, besides several other traces from Gothic structures. This ensemble underwent several additions and changes throughout the centuries, distributing by different pavilions from different times. On the inside it is worth to …

O restaurante Saldanha Mar, integrado na unidade hoteleira DoubleTree by Hilton - Lisbon Fontana Park, na zona do Saldanha, não foge à regra da casa e também ele vive sobre um conceito estético diferenciador. Espaço minimalista, decorado em tons claros, onde o branco predomina, oferece longas janelas para a rua, criando uma iluminação brilhante, ofuscante e apaixonante. Fazendo jus ao nome “mar”, o peixe fresco tem presença de destaque na ementa. As cartas, que rodam ao sabor das épocas, são assinadas pela chefe Paula Carção.

The tour begins in the Capelão Street. Go, then, through the Mouraria Street until the Senhora da Saúde Church, where you can enjoy the woodcarving altar and the beautiful glazed tiles. Enter the picturesque Mouraria Quarter climbing the small stairs of Saúde and continue by the Largo da Rosa, where you’ll find the Convent with the same name and the São Lourenço Church. Following through the largo da Achada and going up the Calçada do Marquês de Tancos you'll find the Municipal Market Chão do Loureiro, which integrates some plastic artists’ ateliers and a beautiful esplanade. Following through the Costa …

Located next to the Douro river, it is the most authentic area of the city. Here, you can wander among popular vendors who join in the conversation, choose an esplanade to rest or a typical restaurant to taste the Porto cuisine and regain strength. This site contains numerous monuments, from the statue of São João, work of João Cutileiro, which came to occupy the niche of Fonte da Ribeira that was empty for more than 200 years, to the Muro dos Bacalhoeiros (continuation of Muralha Fernandina) which constitutes a great place to enjoy the views from the banks of the …

M’Ar De AR Muralhas – Timeless Charm Hotel is the new name of the famous Hotel da Cartuxa, opened in 1997, and which was now completely renovated. The hotel keeps its 4 star classification and is located in the historic center of the city of Évora, right in the heart of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage. In this hotel, quality is the synonym of welcome and friendship, where guests feel the comfort of the best hotels in the world, without looking like any of them. This surprising hotel offers an inviting swimming pool overlooking the city wall, …

The set of the house and garden is one of the most expressive of Portuguese art from the romantic and naturalist period. The gardens, recovered in 1992, English style from the XIX century, have an exotic and romantic atmosphere with a lake and a bandstand. It also has sculptures by Portuguese artists of that time such as Bordalo Pinheiro or Columbano. Dated from 1849, the farm is also called "Quinta do Beau-Séjour". Inside is worthy of notice the decoration at the dinning room made by the brothers of Bordalo Pinheiro, working under the painter Francisco Vilaça. Enjoy the luxurious stucco …

Alto da Colina has an elevated position with fabulous views, within easy reach of Albufeira, set in 34.000m2 property, offering a wide range of facilities such as the incredible sports facilities, restaurant, bars, supermarket, event room for 300 pax, a huge landscape pool and a fantastic Aquapark for Children, unique for this region. New modern style construction of 5 floors, 132 Bright apartments with high standard furnishing, and large well exposed balconies located 5 kms from the old town, close to the lively shopping streets of Areas de São João and Montechoro with its countless bars and restaurants. Within walking …

The Rio Maior Salt Pans Ecomuseum is located about 3 km from the city center and nestled in a valley at the foot of the Serra dos Candeeiros, in the heart of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park. Classified as a Property of Public Interest since December 1997, these salt pans are the only inland salt pans in Portugal. The first reference to their existence dates back to 1177, but rock salt is thought to have been used since prehistoric times. Surrounded by vineyards and farmland, they are considered a natural wonder, as the sea is 30 km …

The construction of the Church of Atei probably dates back to the 14th century, featuring late Romanesque architecture. In the 16th century, a chapel was added to it, by order of the Counts of Cantanhede. Later, in the 19th century, other chapels and the main chapel were added to it, giving it its current appearance. Inside, the 19th century altars stand out, with gilded and painted carvings, in a neoclassical style. The collateral chapels, with a round arch opening topped with a fleur-de-lis, boast altars, in painted and gilded carving, dedicated, on the Epistle side, to Our Lady of Sorrows, …

Among the houses that spread out along the banks of the Sado river, in Alcácer do Sal, Quintal da Liga offers a wonderful and unique view of the river. This green space, full of plants, trees, cool shade and other secrets, is the "Quintal" (Backyard) of the Núcleo da Liga dos Combatentes de Alcácer do Sal headquarters. The food, specially designed for the place by chef Swastik Guilherme, is made with love and brings freshness on hot, sunny days. To drink, you can start with a gin or a mojito with fruit and continue with a good regional wine or …