IGREJA DA GRAÇA
Ancient church of Portuguese Baroque religious art with surprising effects ...Read more
TORRE DO RELOGIO
A castle that protected the village from pirate attacks, frequent on the ...Read more
PONT ARRÁBIDA
One of the six bridges that connect the two banks of the Douro, a 270-meter ...Read more
FELGUEIRAS FAROL
Lighthouse built in 1886, known as Farolim do Molhe de Felgueiras, in ...Read more
STRONG SÃO FRANCISCO XAVIER - CASTELO DO QUEIJO
Castle surrounded by a moat that housed the residence of the governor of ...Read more
FORT DE SÃO JOÃO BAPTISTA
A fort built to defend the coast and Foz do Douro, also used to store ...Read more
MENAGEM TORUS
The only vestige of the old castle of Braga, built in the fourteenth ...Read more
FORTE DO REVELIM
The fort of Revelim had as a function to watch the coast to protect the ...Read more
MURALHAS DE VILA VIÇOSA
The medieval castelo dating from the 13th century is located in a fortress ...Read more
CASTELO DE ELVAS
This castle offers a view of the city, its fortifications and the hills ...Read more
CASTELO DE ESTREMOZ
Read moreThe keep of Estremoz Castle houses the Santa Isabel Pousada, one of the most beautiful in Portugal. It was built in the 13th century by King Denis for his second wife Isabella of Aragon. After her death in 1336, the house was transformed into an ammunition depot. Unfortunately, the inevitable happened and, on 17 August 1698, an explosion destroyed most of the castle and its surroundings. It was restored by Joseph I in the 18th century. From the castle, you can admire an unobstructed view of the surrounding area.
FORT DE SÃO JOÃO BAPTISTA
Octagonal defense fort of the 17th century built on the ruins of a ...Read more
PONTE DA BARCA
Read moreA charming small town that presents itself as the miniature version of Ponte de Lima. Its name, da Barca, comes from the ferry used to transport the passengers (usually pilgrims who visit Santiago de Compostela) on the other side of the Rio. Beautiful th century bridge. On Wednesday, the city anime with the market. A good drop-down point to discover Peneda-Gerês Park.
CERRO DA VILA
Small museum in Vilamoura, with ceramics and mosaics, offering tours of a ...Read more
ESTOMBAR FOUNTAINS
Estombar fountains with picnic facilities, forming a natural pool with the ...Read more
CITANIA DE BRITEIROS
One of the most important Celtic sites in the whole Iberian Peninsula is ...Read more
CAPELA DE SÃO JERÓNIMO (CHAPEL OF THE RESTLO)
Small chapel surrounded by a vast garden offering a walk to see some ...Read more
IGREJA DA MEMÓRIA
Small church inseparable from the pillory, on the heights of Belém, with a ...Read more
IGREJA DA NOSSA SENHORA DO LORETO
Church of one nave with many Italians and with baroque frescoes by Antonio ...Read more
CAPELA DE SANTO AMARO (CHAPEL)
A round chapel with a large esplanade with a view suggesting an unusual ...Read more
IGREJA/MUSEU DE SÃO ROQUE
Church part of a complex housing a chapel with a collection of oriental art ...Read more
ROMAN THERMALS
Roman baths in the form of huge pools organizing very exceptionally guided ...Read more
NÚCLEO ARQUEOLÓGICO BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES
Archaeological site in Lisbon offering an opportunity to discover the ...Read more
CAPELA DE NOSSA SENHORA DA SAÚDE
Small chapel near the Rossio ideal to admire the beautiful old azulejos in ...Read more
CASTELO (CASTLE)
Fortress in Sesimbra with a square and crenellated keep and a small ...Read more
PALACIO BIESTER
Romantic-style palace in the heart of Sintra, with a beautiful garden, ...Read more
MONCÃO CASTLE
Read moreThe castle, now in ruins, was the scene of a historical episode: in 1368, when the Castilians laid siege to the town, a lady from the village gathered all the flour left in the starving town to make bread. She throws them to the Castilians to make them believe that the besieged still have plenty of provisions. The Castilians, duped, lift the siege and leave the city. The church of Santa Maria dos Anjos dominates the south of the Praça Deu-la-Deu and houses the tomb of the local heroine. Nice coffered ceilings and walls covered with azulejos.
BACALHÔA QUINTA
Wine company with a palace with a cellar/museum, offering a visit with a ...Read more
PALÁCIO DA INDEPENDÊNCIA
Palace in Lisbon with a beautiful garden at the back, offering a visit to ...Read more
CASA DA ARQUITECTURA
A rich and subtle house offering temporary exhibitions and thematic tours ...Read more
ROMAN AMMAIA RUINS
Museum hosting a permanent exhibition with a collection of ancient objects ...Read more
GALERIA DO LORETO - MUSEU DA ÁGUA
Underground gallery integrated into the water museum lined with stone ...Read more
MÉGALITHES
This rich set of monuments reflects the sedentarization of Man in the vast ...Read more
CASTELO DE PORTALEGRE
The castle of Portalegre houses a small museum that presents the history of ...Read more
PAVILHÃO DE PORTUGAL (PAVILION OF PORTUGAL)
Impressive building as a simple sheet of paper placed on two bricks, ...Read more
ROMAN RUINS OF TROY
The Roman ruins of Tróia form an amazing complex on the inner bank of the ...Read more
FORT DE GRAÇA
Fort of Graça is the most important fort around the city of Elvas and a ...Read more
BALANÇOIRE PANORAMIQUE ENTRE SERRAS
Panoramic swing in Travancinha, work of a group of inhabitants to enjoy a ...Read more
MUSEUMS
Read moreMuseu municipal (Rua da Romeira 19. ✆ +351 285 253 978. 200 m east of the castle. Open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, and from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 4 pm on weekends. Free entrance). It presents elements from the prehistoric, Roman and Moorish eras.
Museu árabe (Largo da Mouraria. Open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Free admission). In the heart of the old Arab quarter, this museum presents beautiful pieces from the Moorish occupation, including a beautiful 14th century well, ceramic and crystal objects and a hand of Fatma.
Museu Alberto Gordillo (Rua da Vista Alegre. +351 285 253 579. www.cm-moura.pt - Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Housed in a 19th century building, this museum displays more than 200 pieces of jewelry and carved gems. It aims to show the processes of jewelry making of which Alberto Gordillo (sculptor and jeweler born in 1943 in Moura) is one of the main pioneers. The visit is not long, but the pieces on display can be admired in their every corner. The explanatory panels are in English and Portuguese. Do not hesitate to ask for more information to the people at the reception who will be happy to answer your questions.
Museu do azeite - Lagar de Varas do Fojo (Rua S. João de Deus +351 285 253 978. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Free entrance). An interesting museum that presents the old methods of olive oil production, before industrialization. Its manual olive oil press is in an excellent state of preservation. It was in operation until 1941. Photos on the walls show the process. It is a pity that the guided tours are only in Portuguese.
Museu do medronho (+351 266 637 044. www.museudomedronho.pt / [email protected]. Open from 10am to 7pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission €2). In Portugal, when it's time to get out the booze, it's often a small glass of medronho that you're offered: a strong and fragrant brandy from the strawberry tree. At least in the south of the country, because it is in the hot and dry lands that this shrub acclimatizes best. The medronho museum exhibits the cultivation techniques of the arbutus, its life cycle, its economy and its ecological value. The establishment is an exhibition, a distillery, a store and a tasting stand. There is also liqueur and even gin from the strawberry tree! Here's to you..
MENAGEM TORUS
Restored tower with a beautiful view, a room with a film on the monuments ...Read more
ARRAIOLOS CASTLE
From this castle remain its circular wall (something remarkable!) and its ...Read more
SAO TIAGO DA BARRA FORT
The first fortification at the mouth of the Lima River, whose current ...Read more
BARGE FORTRESS
Fortress turned municipal museum, the Museu Nacional Resistência e ...Read more
CASTELO DE BELMONTE
Medieval castle overlooking the Zêzere with a Manueline window on the ...Read more
FAROL (THE LIGHTHOUSE)
This farol allows to see at the same time the white village of Vila Nova de ...Read more
BALANÇOIRE DU TALEGRE - ALBURITEL
Panoramic swing in the southeast of Ourém, created by three friends, which ...Read more
TORRE
Read moreAt the top of the mountain range, this tower marks the highest point in mainland Portugal. Standing 7 metres high at an altitude of 1,993 metres, it symbolically reaches 2,000 metres above sea level. From here, a breathtaking view reveals a landscape of valleys and rocks, where schist and granite mingle with the blue of rivers. One of the main reasons for coming here is to enjoy winter sports. La Torre is home to stores selling regional products such as the famous Queijo da Serra, honey, bread, sausages and local crafts.
PONTE 516 AROUCA
The longest suspension bridge in the world, perched 175 meters above sea ...Read more