Edition 5 - Octant Hotels - Lousã

29.03.2021 • 04.04.2021

Octant Hotels - Lousã

Palácio da Lousã was the the former 18th century Palace of Viscountess do Espinhal.

Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha

Bordallo Pinheiro Factory, established in 1884, blends traditional and modern ceramic art, creating iconic pieces of worldwide renown.

Eating in Aveiro

Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish.

Women cheese-makers

The project Queijeiras (Women cheese-makers) is developed by the Mountain Villages network in partnership with the designer Sandra Pinho and Burel Factory. It is simultaneously a tribute to the crucial role played by the women who work so hard in cheese-making, creating the cheese of Serra da Estrela region, an outstanding product with national and international recognition, but also a means of financing their training courses.

Nature & Outdoors

Aldeia Velha panoramic swing

Beautifully placed at the top of the mountain this fork-shaped panoramic swing offers an unrivalled view over the city of Guarda and Serra da Estrela.

Paço dos Cunhas & Casa de Santar Vinhos

Santar, in the heart of Dão, has an ancient history where wine is the main character in multiple events that made this town unique, noble and singular.

Nature & Outdoors

Santar Garden Village

Santar is a wonderful aristocratic village situated 25 minutes away from Viseu at the heart of Dão Wine Demarcated Region.