Tuesday, 07 September 2010 00:00
The area to the south of the River Tejo has many little nooks and crannies of incomparable beauty and romanticism, ideal for those in love.
Cross over the Ponte 25 de Abril and head for Sesimbra. Continue along the road to Cabo Espichel. Proudly and faithfully standing guard at this isolated headland is the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Cabo (Our Lady of the Cape).
Discover an entirely new panorama by making your way up to Sesimbra Castle, from where you can enjoy a view over the whole of the bay.
Move a little closer to the sea by driving down to the seaside village of Portinho da Arrábida. In the very heart of Arrábida Natural Park, take some time to enjoy a long walk along the beach. From here, you can even walk all the way to the beaches of Galapos and Figueirinha. Next, head on to Vila Nogueira de Azeitão where you can taste some of the local wines in one of the region’s famous cellars.
Don’t return to Lisbon, however, without first passing through Setúbal. From the Pousada de São Filipe, there is an excellent view over the Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, and, at Palmela, you have the chance to enjoy the sight of a truly glorious sunset from the castle tower.
Monday, 06 September 2010 00:00
The City of Batalha will invest 3.5 million euros to reactivate the spa complex of Salgado in the town of Branco, a project which aims to combine health, welfare and recreation. The spa complex of Salgado is made up of a two storey building that will offer changing rooms, gyms, doctors offices, several treatment rooms, whirlpools and a spa. The Salgado spa was in operation until the 1950s, and its waters used primarily for treatment of respiratory diseases and rheumatism. The investment includes a loan of one million euros from the European Regional Development Fund.
Sunday, 05 September 2010 00:00
The Centre of Portugal is a destination of excellence for the practice of the “wave” sports: surfing, body boarding, kite surfing, and kayak surf. The region is famous for the quality of its beach breaks that can be found on the Beaches of S. Jacinto, Barra, Murtinheira, Mira and Tocha. The wave of Cabedelo is internationally referred as one of the most consistent ones in Europe. Also worth mention is the wave of Buarcos.
Saturday, 04 September 2010 00:00
Marisol‘s Flor de Sal is made from salt crystals that float on top of the salt water in open-air tanks. Traditionally, salt is the product that is left when the seawater evaporates. The company makes its salt in Tavira in the Algarve in a traditional Salt pan in the Ria Formosa and Castro Marim Marshland Nature Reserve and is hand-harvested and sun-dried with the machines. Simply - the salt is derived from evaporation by the sun and the wind. Highly prized in culinary circles, it's a soft waxy salt that has all the minerals from the sea - especially magnesium and calcium - and it is 100% natural. Techniques used in Tavira date back thousands of years to the Phoenicians. A Fleur de Sel 100g bag costs € 2.
Friday, 03 September 2010 00:00
The Grande Hotel do Porto has been renovated and reopened maintaining the classic lines of the original model. Each of its 94 rooms is fully equipped with direct dial telephone, individually controlled air-conditioning, safe-deposit box, mini-bar, electronic wake-up alarm call and satellite TV. Hotel amenities also include a bar and reference rooms, as well as Renascença Restaurant, which specializes in traditional Portuguese dishes and international cuisine.
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