Fortified manor house, an example of medieval Portuguese stately dwellings. The 14th-century tower was attached to palatial buildings during the 16th century. The Manueline window is particularly noteworthy.

A 15th-century manor house whose facade features a tower pierced by a straight-lintel door, a balcony window, and another sash window above it, with a coat of arms below. The tower is crowned by chamfered merlons.

Despite its integration into the Cistercian Order, the life of this monastery was turbulent and short. During his visit in 1553, the Abbot of Clairvaux found it in a state of complete neglect and poverty, which is why it was secularized in 1560, becoming a parish church. What we see today in Ermelo is a beautiful Romanesque church adapted to the life of a small parish, first in the 16th century and again in the 18th century. Of the nave that stood to the south, only the beautiful triumphal arch remains, now open to the sky outside. The monastery's dependencies …

As the name suggests, Arcos de Valdevez is located in the Vez river valley. Beyond the riverside area, bordered by Campo do Trasladário, one can wander through its typical narrow streets of the Minho region and appreciate the monumental architecture and beauty of the town.

The charming village of Sistelo is located in the Peneda-Gerês National Park, near the source of the Vez River. Known for its terraced landscapes, it has earned the nickname "Portuguese Tibet". It is well-preserved, with its granite houses, granaries, and washhouses having been restored.

Situado nas margens do rio Vez, a poucos quilómetros do magnífico Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês, o Luna Arcos Hotel é a opção perfeita para uma estadia relaxante em pleno contacto com a natureza. Se preferir, existem muitas atividades para animar os dias, como golf, arborismo, canyoning ou passeios 4X4.

Aqui poderá conhecer o património do Soajo, desde a Ecologia à História deste território, passando pelos saberes e narrativas rurais que compõem a memória Soajeira.

Esta antiga taberna, localizada em Sistelo, serve ótimos pratos da cozinha tradicional da região, com destaque para a Posta Cachena com Arroz de Feijão Tarrestre.

A place with views of a typical small town of the Alto Minho region: green sceneries, manors and crystal clear river waters.

Despite the poor state of conservation and corresponding asset value, little castle of Santa Cruz or the arches has great historical significance and regional scientific interest enough for understanding the Organization and evolution of medieval settlement in the Minho region.