The origin of this shrine dates back to the early 19TH century when it was erected in the place of Sandhu, a cruise dedicated to Bom Jesus do Monte Lord of Lost. For meeting along the way spent many Mule drivers that ensured the trade route between Ribeira de Oura and the zone of Barroso, faced with the difficulties of the path and afraid of being attacked by beasts or thieves, many resorted to divine protection. Grew the faith and with her teeth, to such an extent that in 1821 began the construction of the Church of Senhor do Monte …

Granite rectangular plant building, ground floor, roof, Gable, in overlapping slabs in regular rows with cemented joints, based on three arches back perfect and over the ridge of the roof has two rectangular vents. Inside, to the right of the entrance, the tendal and, on the will of the third arc, a masonry platform that supports the two ovens of different dimensions, where the local population continues to bake traditional bread. Is this oven that are baked scones that are distributed, after religious crafts in honor of souls, in the day of noogies Carolo de Santo António (14 June). This …

The village is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters, at the foot of the Serra da Estrela mountain range, and its origins date back to 850 BC, during the occupation by the Turduli. Later, it was crossed by the Roman road that connected Emerita to Braga. Traces of sections of the Roman road and forum are still visible. The castle, a national monument, was built in 1291 during the reign of King Dinis and features two towers. In the parish church, erected in the 12th century, there are three paintings attributed to Grão Vasco, considered the landmark of …

Garden unequalled in Portugal, the visit to this ex-libris is essential. The Paço Garden, annexed to the former bishop’s palace, was sent to build by the Guarda bishop, Dom João de Mendonça, in 1725. The beautiful baroque garden has various lakes, cascades, water spouts, staircases and statues. The Kings Staircase immortalizes all the Portuguese kings in granite, from Dom Afonso Henriques to the King Dom José I. Among the box appear symbolic statues from which stand out the four Men’s ultimate purposes, the cardial virtues, the theological virtues, the signs of the zodiac, the five parts of the world, the …

The Convent of San Payo was founded by the Franciscan friar, Gonçalo Marinho, in 1932. After several adversities (the extinction of religious orders and a devastating fire), the convent was abandoned and fell into a state of complete degradation, with its assets disappearing, some looted and others transferred to chapels and churches in the municipality. In the 80s of the 20th century, the building was acquired by the sculptor José Rodrigues who, together with the architect Viana de Lima, completely restored it, taking care to preserve part of its original design. Currently, the convent is the sculptor's residence and workshop, …

Elected as one of the seven wonders of Portugal, Óbidos is surrounded by a fantastic environment, full of history, legends and secrets. Inserted within the walls, which date back to the 12th century, this was the first pousada to be born of a building with the sort of national monument. In 2012, the Pousada de Óbidos won eight more new rooms, featuring a total of 17 rooms. These rooms are located in a new wing, next to the Castle, offering plenty of natural light, fireplace for those cold days and classical décor, with two of them also has a magnificent …

Project emblematic of the region, is situated in a place where dominates the tranquillity, at the mouth of Ribeira das Apples, North Beach and necklaces, Monserrate and the Serra de Sintra, to the South. The complex consists of two swimming pools supplied by salt water (Ocean); a pool with dimensions of an Olympic pool and reception area of hops; a designated pool for small pool or for children. The surrounding areas have lawns with mills with Sun Hat and sun loungers. It features two wings of apartments T0, T1 and T2, with rooms overlooking the mountains and the sea. The …

Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos is an island of tranquility in Santa Eulália, close to the busy Albufeira, and 300 metres from the famous Strip at Areias de São João. The privileged access to the beach, the views of the ocean, complete this unique offer in the heart of the Algarve. Get ready for an intense experience and at the same time relaxing. Whether adventurous, athletic, or if you just want to spend a few days relaxing, the Hotel Aqua Pedra dos Bicos offers you all this and much more. At the time of the heat, the swimming pool and …

The Castro de Ribas is a fortified village and proto-history with an area exceeding romanized 2 hectares, being one of the best preserved castros of the country. The complex defensive system consists of four rows of towering walls (with traces of other two), and the first of them reaches a width of 13 meters in the highest zone. In interior wall cloth are two ashlars with engraved ornamentation, decorative motifs consisting of circles and spirals. In the area protected by the fourth line of walls are rectangular and circular dwellings, as well as a mill dug in a rock. The …

The parochial church of Nossa Senhora das Neves will have been built between the end of the third and start of the last quarter of the 15th century (1472-1480), the meter Martim Vaz. Your plant is rectangular divided in three naves consist of high pillars, elemental calligraphic organization space, classical formulation model of Mannerist tradition recovered in the second half of the 16th century. The interior is beautiful and austere, note the Baroque from the first half of the 18th century in the high pillars of the ships and fine examples of the carvings of the altars of the chancel, …