A place of great historical interest, located in one of the main squares of the city of Beja. The Manueline arcades give it a unique beauty. These 16th-century galleries are characterized by the constant activity that takes place there.

Of the castle complex, the Keep stands out – almost 40 meters high – dating from the time of King Dinis, made of marble, with a twin window and a machicolated balcony surrounding it. A masterpiece of military architecture, the Tower of Beja has great historical and monumental value. Of the defensive constructions of Roman origin, only the arch of the Porta da Vila (Town Gate) and the arch of the Porta de Évora (Évora Gate) remain. The Porta da Moura (Moorish Gate) is the only vestige of the medieval fortification.

In the city's historic center, noteworthy landmarks include Praça da República, Largo de Santa Maria, Arcos dos Prazeres, Rua Aresta Branco, Rua dos Infantes, Rua do Touro, Rua da Guia, Rua dos Pintores, Rua Manuel de Arriaga, Rua da Ancha, and Rua Abel Viana. Numerous monuments of great architectural and heritage value can be admired here.

The Municipal Theatre - Pax Julia has the largest performance hall in the south of the country. In addition to presenting music, theater and dance performances, it hosts a wide variety of activities: film screenings, conferences, congresses, exhibitions, gatherings, café-concerts, etc. It has a large auditorium, a studio room, a foyer, a spacious cafeteria, technical areas, dressing rooms and various offices.

The museum is housed in the Convent of Our Lady of the Conception, founded in 1459 by the Infantes D. Fernando and D. Brites. Highlights include the 17th-century Portuguese tiles, the 16th-century Sevillian tiles, and the Baroque vault of the Chapter Room. Also, noteworthy are the paintings produced in Portugal, Spain, and Holland between the 15th and 18th centuries, the Roman section, and the collection of large classical capitals from the Forum of the Ancient Pax Julia (Roman Beja).

Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Country House Spa is a vast & Homestead, near Albernoa, with houses typically Alentejo and people of sympathy without equal. At the entrance, a nice kitchen restaurant and traditional gastronomy give us welcome. The hotel is at the top, in the Mount of Peceguina, surrounded by lavender and vineyards, overlooking the fields. Has seven double rooms and three suites abroad, with fireplace, where the rustic lives in harmony with designer pieces. Breakfast is large and tasty, like everything else in this space. The pool in the garden and the SPA, with a small jacuzzi, are part …

Health club essentially oriented to cardio fitness and body-building. It has two rooms, one, smaller and with heating, for cardio fitness and another, bigger, for body-building.

Municipal library named after the Nobel of literature, José Saramago. The library has several sectors: adult, juvenile, multimedia (13 computers with internet); audiovisual, periodical; pedagogical resources centre (backup to schools by lending materials.

Small amphitheatre used for varied cultural events.

In the idyllic Herdade da Malhadinha New space, very near Beja, is one of the few restaurants with cuisine from the region. The Malhadinha Gourmet is right at the entrance of the property, with a modern ambience and with design furniture. The Charter, the responsibility of the consultant chef Joachim Koerper, bet on the reinvention of the regional dishes using mostly products created and produced on the estate, as Alentejo beef, vegetables, PDO olive oil or wine.