A patchwork of small wine estates owned by many producers. Unique wines are produced between the clay soils of the Bairrada region and the granite and schist soils of the Dão region. The ancestral small-scale fishing traditions of Arte Xavega remain on the coast. As you go inland, you will see the Caramulo, Montemuro, Buçaco and Estrela mountains. While you wait for your meal, taste the cheese from the region and the wine that goes with it…

Baroque style manor house oozing with history. Beautiful gardens.

A former palace in the centre of Viseu. Between classic and modern, depending on the wing that you choose.

A successful campaign has been implemented to restore the granite houses in this traditional village. Innovation with a rural flavour.

This 19th century building was once a hospital. The architect Gonçalo Byrne, a leading expert in Portugal, gave it new life. Charm and comfort. A visit to the cloister is a must!

Architectural innovation and creative cuisine by chef Diogo Rocha. Views over the Dão wine region from the window. An enchanting place.

Traditional flavours between granite walls, in the heart of the city. Try the Lafões lamb.

There, the suckling pig is king, but other choices abound. Sophisticated space and service.

An enormous cask rises up from the middle of the landscape. A restaurant, wine cellar and shop. Absolutely not to be missed.

Founded in 1964, this is the suckling pig specialist of the Bairrada.

The food is delicious and beautifully wed with the house wines. Try the famous arroz de cabidela (rice with poultry cooked in its own blood).

This great banquet hall of the past retains its ancient style and follows recipes from the palace and the region. Romantic and inspiring.

Famous for its chargrilled kid.

As well as a traditional wine cellar of Aliança Vinhos de Portugal, there is an underground museum, where bubbly and eau de vie are aged, as well as an exhibition space boasting eight collections: archaeology, mineralogy, palaeontology, ceramics, faience tiles… Visits on appointment.

The cathedral is home to a collection of sacred art and an important collection of 19th and 20th century Portuguese paintings. Closed Mondays.

Take a break and breathe in the fresh air. Admire the exuberant natural, cultural and architectural heritage spread over 105 hectares. Stroll along the sacred pathway, admire the fountains, the forest houses, the lookouts, the Santa Cruz convent and the Military Museum. And especially the Buçaco Palace Hotel.

Guardians of traditional arte-xávega artisanal fishing, also called “trawl fishing,” since the 19th century. In the past, fishers took to the sea with their nets, which were then dragged to earth by the strength of men and bulls. Then, they were spread out on the sand and the fish extracted. Admire these fishers as they repair their nets.