Macieira de Alcoba is a typical village at about 18 km from the town of Águeda. Located on the high lands of the Caramulo mountain, between the Águeda river and the Alcofra brook, it includes the traditional Urgueira village (just a little more than 10 inhabitants), the highest villag in the parish. It is located on a rock, with just about 150 inhabitants that are mostly small farmers and shepherds. The 17th century mother church, the Urgueira communal oven and the chapel of Our Lady of Fátima satnd out, as well as the Macieira small dam, the Urgueira Park and …

The Casa de Abbades is situated in the North of Portugal, in the verde Minho region, at the entrance of Peneda-Gerês National Park. Opened its doors in 1979 and is characterized by the art of hospitality in a quiet family environment away from urban centers. Surrounded by sounds and smells unique, offers an unforgettable stay, ideal for rest with the family. Nearby you can enjoy the best traditional fairs that Minho has to offer as well as easy access to all points of interest in the North of Portugal and Galicia. Divided into three distinct spaces: the home of Manel …

The Casa de São João, in the municipality of Ponte de Lima, offers a peaceful stay, in which you can enjoy equipped kitchen, central heating, satellite TV, garage, private parking, a beautiful garden, a pool properly harnessed, a covered barbecue, table and bench seats, in addition to an en suite bathroom. The House of St. John also has a great kennel, so that all guests can go hand in hand with your faithful friend. The 3 Miles of Portugal's oldest town, the visitor has the possibility to take advantage of various activities in the region, such as canoeing, golf, horseback …

This garden is located at about three kilometres from the centre of Funchal. It has about 2000 vegetal species, including plants that exist only in the Madeira island and in other Atlantic islands such as the Azores, the Canaries and Cape Verde. There are about 100 local species, that rang from those that grow on the sunniest hillsides of the island to the typical vegetation. One may find plants as diverse as plants from the Hymalaians and tropical plants. One will find tropical and subtropical fruit trees, such as mangoes, avocados, coffee, sugar cane and more, as well as cooking …

Quinta do Castelo is a natural space with over 300 years of history, situated on the slopes of the castle of the fair. Is a very well maintained park with century-old trees, railings, a man-made Lake traversed by a bridge and an artificial Grotto of rare beauty that is reminiscent of the art of Gaudí. It is also known for there true dreamland, an initiative that, every year for Christmas heights, recreates a magical world with hundreds of actors, where children can visit Santa's House, the little Red Riding Hood's grandmother's house or even climb the Beanstalk of John. A …

O proprietário, Evegeny Boldyrev, de origem russa, apaixonado por Portugal quis que os clientes pudessem ter acesso a vinhos de excelência a copo e montou um restaurante à volta do conceito. Aqui os vinhos acompanham uma carta de excelência com várias opções de degustação. Com esplanada e terraço, o ambiente é luxuoso, mas descontraído, numa zona da cidade em que o vallet parking faz todo o sentido. Ao almoço, pode usufruir de uma refeição completa por menos de €20.

Natural reserve integrated into the Madeira Natural Park, with a total area of 1710 hectares and a total length of 6259 meters. It is exclusively marine, meaning it also covers the seabed up to 100 meters and the islets of Rocha das Vinhas and Viúva, or Rocha do Navio. This protected area was created in 1997 at the will of the local population, with the aim of protecting fishing and maritime resources against indiscriminate fishing, often using explosives. Of its natural, scientific and cultural wealth, its botanical heritage stands out, with several species of endemic flora on the cliffs, among …

Located to the west of Lisbon, it belongs to the sedimentary line of the Estremadura. It is 10 kilometres long, five kilometres wide, has a perimeter of 30 kilometres and reaches its peak at na altitude of 540 metres, in Cruz Alta. It belongs to the Sintra/Cascais Natural Park and comprises two different sorts of landscapes: one is the wide agricultural area to the north of Colares that includes the plain of Sâo João das Lampas, the other is the shoreline between the mouth of the Falcão river and the Citadel of Cascais, ending in the Cape of Roca. Its …

Beach much sought after by tourists, inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The most typical way to get there is by taking a tourist train that connects Pedras de El-Rei to the beach for 3 euros (round trip), allowing you to enjoy a pleasant walk that takes in a vast area of pine forest and dunes. There are those who go on foot, but it is a long journey. At the end of the journey, you will find white sand as far as the eye can see, calm waters that make it a truly pleasant place. The beach …

The Centro Ciência Viva do Alviela – Karstscope is an area of science and technology, dissemination through 3 interactive exhibition halls, makes known the origins of the Limestone Massif Extremaduran language and its geological evolution over 175 million years ago, as well as the influence of climate on hydrological functioning of the headwaters of the river Alviela and characteristics of cavernícolas bats, animals who have this area one of its habitats of choice. Located near the headwaters of the river Alviela, in the Natural Park of Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, the Karstscope makes use of high technology developed in …