Tourism in Portugal

Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981.

Still produced in a traditional way, the mouth-watering Rabaçal Cheese dates back to the foundation of Portugal. Described by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz as "round and divine", Rabaçal Cheese is a true gastronomic delight!  

The pleasant city of Alcobaça offers its visitors surprising options in terms of accommodation. Travellers can stay at the brand new 5-star hotel Montebelo Alcobaça Historic Hotel, located in a wing of the stunning UNESCO World Monastery of Alcobaça or at other renowned hotels that provide all the modern comfort and a dedicated service, committed to excellence.

When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.