MUSEU BERARDO - ONE OF THE TOP 10 MUSEUMS IN EUROPE

If you enjoy modern and contemporary art, the Museu Colecção Berardo (Berardo Collection Museum) is a place we vividly suggest you to visit. Besides the permanent exhibit of the Berardo Collection, there are several temporary exhibits - both by several artists of diverse cultural backgrounds. At this wonderful museum, you will also find a vast program of activities for all ages. Just be aware that both visits and activities must be scheduled in advance at the Museum's website.

GREEN PORTUGAL - NATURAL PARK OF ALVÃO

Located between Mondim de Bastos e Vila Real, Natural Park of Alvão was created in 1983. Despite being one of the smallest Nature Reserves of Portugal, it has an astonishing natural landscape that includes mountains, ravines, valleys, woods and waterfalls.

This Nature Reserve has some beautiful animals - like wolves, wildcats, peregrine falcons and an endangered specie: royal eagles. For a great moment of relaxation - and amazing photographs - you can enjoy the view of one of ths most well-known waterfalls of the Reserve: Fisgas do Ermelo.

SALT - CASTRO MARIM

In Moinho das Meias of the Nature Reserve of Sapal de Castro Marim, the Salmarim company collects flor de sal (salt flower). After acquiring this crystals, that must be hand-harvested by scraping only the top layer of slat before it sinks to the bottom of large salt pans, they are placed in cork packages so they can retain their qualities.

These crystals are an artisanal food product that is commercialized worldwide. However, it is scarce and it requires labour-intensive production, which means it is one of the most expensive types of salt.

CASA DA MÚSICA, OPORTO - ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CONCERT HALLS

In the beautiful Portuguese city of Oporto, there is Casa da Música (House of Music), a concert hall that houses the cultural institution of the same name. It was inaugurated in 2005 and is now an icon of the city.

Casa da Música has three orchestras: Orquestra Nacional do Porto, Orquestra Barroca and Remix Ensemble. It also has two main auditoriums and many areas that can hold concerts and other activities that concern music, such as workshops and educational activities. There is also a restaurant at the top of the building with a capacity for 150 people.