ALENTEJO - STARLIGHT TOURISM DESTINATION

For nearly 290 nights a year, the skies around Lake Alqueva, in the Alentejo region, are an astronomer's dream: clear, dark and with little light pollution to interfere with stargazing. That's why the area was declared the world's first "Starlight Tourism Destination" by UNESCO. Visitors to the region can take astronomy workshops or borrow telescopes and binoculares to view on ther own. Don't miss the astronomically significant megaliths surrounding the lake.

LISBON - MUSEUM OF ELECTRICITY

O Museu da Electricidade, overlooking the Tagus River, in Lisbon, is housed in an old power plant that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of its contents. Discover the history of electricity, sciences and industrial archaeology through especially kid-friendly interactive exhibits. Rotating photography and contemporary art installations are added to the museum's surprising offerings. 

BEST RETREATS TO PRACTICE YOGA - OLEIROS

The Evolution Yoga Retreat Center, located at Amieira - Oleiros -, is one of the top five retreats to practice yoga in Europe. With a maximum capacity of only ten people, this retreat guarantees tranquility and rest in the rural setting of Amieira. Chosen the preferred type of accommodation in the main house or a caravan, the visitor can enjoy courses that combine Ashtanga and Yin Yoga.

MADEIRA - CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO

The Madeira island, is the most exclusive in tourism. Example of that is the Casa Velha do Palheiro, located in Funchal - Madeira -, offers 37 rooms. The old farmhouse is, nowadays, a luxury hotel. How couldn't it be, is important to make allusion to Madeira wine and quality of gourmet gastronomy at Casa Velha do Palheiro, as well as other infrastructure associated with it. 

PORTO - THE HAPPIEST CITY OF EUROPE

Porto is the city that has the highest joy of living from 31 European cities. According to a study, that was developed by SMART, held at European level. The "Invicta" obtained 86 points, followed by Hamburg (85), Cologne, Munich and Barcelona (all 80). The SMART study involved 3,269 people in 31 European cities and tried to answer the questions "What does it mean to live in the city?" and "To what extent do citizens love or not your city?".