Food
Adega Típica da Pena
Restaurant with more than 3 decades is located at the entrance to Aldeia da Pena. It …
Where to go in rural Portugal
The places rural Portugal is actually worth the drive for - river beaches, schist villages, mountain passes, stone circles - mapped and grouped by region. Shortlist the ones you want to see, and we will show you which countryside stays put all of them within reach.
- 79 places to visit
- 15 regions
- 52 rural stays
79 places to visit
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Village
Aldeia da Drave
The scouts' center of Portugal. A remote and frozen place in time; an uninhabited village, where …
Monument
Aveiro Museum
Founded in 1458, this former female Dominican convent where Saint Joana Princesa lived reflects the experience …
Nature
Infante Dom Pedro Park
Peaceful, beautifully landscaped 19th century urban park with an art nouveau bandstand, ponds and picnic tables.
Nature
Mata Nacional do Buçaco
A mata, que é metade floresta e metade mato, transporta todos os visitantes até um espaço …
Activity
Passadicos do Paiva
Paiva Walkways are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in Arouca municipality, Aveiro, …
Village
Pena Village
Aldeia da Pena is a village located in the municipality of São Pedro do Sul, district …
Food
Restaurant "Onde o Morto matou o Vivo"
The name of this restaurant comes from a centuries-old legend that is very famous in its …
Food
Restaurant Bem Estar
Local Restaurant with traditional dishes. Most ingredients are from the region.
Good to know
Salinas de Aveiro
"The Salinas de Aveiro" are a vast area of salt exploration located in the Ria de …
Good to know
Ties of Friendship Bridge
On this bridge it is possible to place the so-called ties of friendship and it gained …
Monument
Arnoia Castle
Romanesque castle, located in Celorico de Bastos, is part of the castellation movement that marked European …
Monument
Capela da Nossa Senhora da Lapa
The Chapel of Senhora da Lapa in Vieira do Minho is a captivating sight, known for …
River & sea
Celorico de Basto River Beach
An ideal place for leisure it is a very pleasant space and a very popular place …
Monument
Church of Santa Maria de Veade
The Church of Santa Maria de Veade only preserves some parts from the Romanesque period of …
Good to know
Ecopista do Tâmega
Built in the canal space of the deactivated railway line, with a length of 22 km, …
Good to know
Municipal Library of Celorico de Basto
A very pleasant space, not only intended for reading and reading books and documentation, but also …
Food
Sabores da Quinta Restaurant
Portuguese cuisine restaurant with gluten-free options located in Celorico de Bastos, Braga.
Good to know
Trails in Celorico de Bastos
Several walking routes to explore in Celorico de Bastos.
Activity
Trilho Moinhos do Rei
The Moinhos do Rei Trail is located in Cabeceiras de Basto, a municipality boasting numerous monuments …
Monument
Bragança Castle
"Bragança Castle" was built in the 13th century in the Gothic style. It was classified as …
Activity
Montesinho Natural Park
" The Montesinho Natural Park" concentrates 80% of the mammals in Portugal and has a very …
Activity
Museum of the Abade of Baçal
"The Museum of the Abade of Baçal" was created on November 13, 1915 under the name …
Village
Rio de Onor Village
Rio de Onor is one of the most emblematic villages in Bragança and in the Montesinho …
Village
Monsanto historic village
Monsanto, is one of the historic villages of Portugal and one that is distinguished as being …
River & sea
River Beach Penedo Furado
This beach was one of the finalists in the 7 Wonders of Portugal competition. On the …
Village
Aldeia de Talasnal
This secluded area in the Serra da Lousã Mountains is centred on a quaint village that …
Monument
Coimbra University
The university was founded, in 1290 by King Dinis, 733 years ago, is among the oldest …
River & sea
Foz d'Égua - A Natural Haven in Serra do Açor
Nestled near Piódão village, after an 8 km drive, lies Foz d'Égua, forming a picturesque spot …
River & sea
Passadiços do Trilho dos Gaios
The Gaios Trail, located in the region of Coimbra, is a pedestrian route renovated in 2023 …
Activity
Portugal dos Pequenitos
"Portugal dos Pequenitos", considered the first theme park in the country, is a playful and educational …
Village
Serra da Lousã
Serra da Lousã is a mountain range in mainland Portugal, with an altitude of 1205 meters …
Village
Casa da Orada
Venha desfrutar da calma do Alentejo. Entre as planícies e a praia, com o Castelo de …
Monument
Cromeleque dos Almendres
Constitui-se num círculo de pedras pré-histórico (cromeleque) com 95 monólitos de pedra. É o mais importante …
River & sea
Praia Fluvial Azenhas d'El Rei - Alqueva
A Área de Recreio e Lazer das Azenhas D’El Rei e Centro Náutico é constituída por …
River & sea
Alagoa Beach
Praia da Alagoa, also known as Praia de Altura, has a very long sandy beach measuring …
Activity
Baixo Guadiana Trails
Several Trails in the Guadiana area that you can enjoy.
River & sea
Cacela Velha Beach
With approximately 1.7 km, this beach is considered one of the best beaches in Portugal, having …
Food
Casa de Pasto Fernanda E Campinas Restaurant
Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with gluten-free options.
Good to know
Casa do Sal
Formerly a building of traditional architecture, an old winery located in the center of the village …
Monument
Castle Museum Center
Núcleo Museológico do Castelo de São Jorge, antiga residência dos reis portugueses cuja primeira referência documental …
Monument
Castro Marim Castle
Archaeological research carried out in the 1980s indicates that the primitive human occupation of Monte do …
Good to know
Castro Marim Local Market
Opened in the 1950s, the Municipal Market operated for several decades as the main supplier of …
Activity
Cerro do Bufo route
The Cerro do Bufo route is linear, pedestrian and/or cycling, with a distance of 10.5k m's …
Food
Dom Rodrigo Restaurant
Portuguese cuisine restaurant suitable for vegetarians and with gluten-free options.
Monument
Fort of São Sebastião
Modern military architecture was built with the purpose of reinforcing the defense provided by the old …
Monument
Odeleite's house
The exhibition space, which contains some of the 3000 articles (documents and objects) that were part …
Monument
Pernadas Mill
The Pernadas Mill of is an old hydraulic mill overlooking the Odeleite river in its right …
River & sea
Praia Verde
The calm sea and pleasant air and water temperatures complete this picture, offering the ideal setting …
Good to know
Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António
This protected area is located in the southeast of the Algarve, next to the mouth of …
Monument
Revelim de Sto. António
At the top of the Zambujal rock hill, stands the "Revelim de Santo António", a military …
River & sea
Sítio Ria Formosa
The site is notable for its long strip of barrier islands, with permanently submerged sandbanks and …
Good to know
ZPE of Sapais os Castro Marim
ZPE (Special Protection Zones) aims to conserve wild birds and their habitats, as well as wild …
Village
Aldeia de Sortelha
Sortelha is a beautifully preserved medieval village situated in the Interior region of Portugal. Perched atop …
River & sea
Covão dos Conchos
Covão dos Conchos is an artificial lake in the Serra da Estrela mountains in Portugal that …
Village
Loriga
Visiting Loriga, in the municipality of Seia, is visiting one of the most exciting villages in …
River & sea
Poço do Inferno Waterfall
"Poço do Inferno", as its name implies, is a well, or a small lake in the …
Monument
Sé da Guarda
The construction of the current "Sé da Guarda" dates back to the end of the 14th …
Activity
Wildlife Portugal
"WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a portuguese nature tourism and wildlife photography business, operating in Portugal. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL …
River & sea
Bay of São Martinho do Porto
Also known as the Concha (shell), the bay of São Martinho do Porto arises with the …
Monument
Monastery of Batalha
Elected as one of the 7 wonders of Portugal and classified by Unesco as a World …
River & sea
Nazare beach
Nazaré became world famous for the giant waves that form in the Nazaré Canyon. But this …
Nature
Serra de São Mamede Natural Park
"The Serra de São Mamede Natural Park" is located in the District of Portalegre . It …
Activity
Corda Bamba
An adventure company that wants to bring together friends, old friends, friends from work, school, and …
River & sea
Cabrão river waterfall
A walk of about 10-15 minutes, depending on physical condition, leads to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking …
Good to know
Chocolate Factory
The combination of a Hotel, a Restaurant and a Museum, totally dedicated to chocolate, so you …
Monument
Diocesan Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
"The Diocesan Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus", also referred to as "Sanctuary of Monte …
Nature
Douro (Sao Leonardo de galafura)
É um dos miradouros mais bonitos de toda a região duriense, o miradouro de S. Leonardo, …
Mountain
Matamá Bridge
The Matamá Bridge is located in the parish of Veade, and was inaugurated on June 5, …
Activity
PR5 - PAIVA TRAIL
It is a short route with high scenic, cultural and environmental interest. It is 6.5 km …
River & sea
Ponte de Cabaços
Easy access to Paiva River, this location has a small sand beach and an unfortunately degraded …
River & sea
Poço Azul
The Poço Azul (Blue Well) is a rocky space with crystal clear waters, small wtaerfalls and …
Food
Restaurante Salva Almas
Pratos por encomenda:- cabrito ou vitela assados no forno a lenha;- pica no chão (galo de …
Food
Restaurante Somos aldeia
Restaurante de comida regional, Mercearia tradicional com produtos biológicos, enchidos e doces.
Mountain
S. Macário Sunset
Sunset located at a viewpoint that provides a panoramic view over Serra da Freita, Arouca and …
Monument
Sanctuary of São Macário
Located at the top of Monte de S. Macário, 10 km from Aldeia de Sul, north …
Monument
Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
O Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios localiza-se na freguesia da Sé, cidade e município de …
Mountain
Serra do Caramulo (Caramulinho)
Com uma vista de excelência sobre o vale circundante, o Caramulinho é um local de grande …
Mountain
Serra do São Macário
The locals appreciate and are proud of the area surrounding S. Macário, a very strong sign …
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