A dam on the Douro river, surrounded by hillsides with trees and large rocks. The most common fish species are the chub, the barbel and the nasel. Fishing and surfing are allowed with certain restrictions. Free use of boats.
The settlement covered with fortifications. Offers Balneario excavated pre-Roman and Roman baths; Forum and possible Temple; necropolis; winepress; and graves.
This temple has a Roman foundation little conserved from the original outline. On the inside it ought to be mentioned the baroque carving from the altars and the graves from the 14th and 15th century.
In the green landscapes, between Douro Litoral and Trás-os-Montes, is situated the Sheep River Valley, where we can find a framework of preserved villages. Casa da Quintã, whose initial construction dates back to the late 18th century, is situated on a farm on the hillside West of the Highland of Aboboreira, offering a unique ambience of calm and well-being, surrounded by a countryside; perfect for who wants to step away from the busy pace of the cities. Casa da Quintã puts it, so, at the disposal of its guests four accommodation, convenient and comfortable.
Built by Alpendurada monastery, so that the friars could enjoy the Farm as a place of rest and repose, Quinta do Mosteiró is a nook, located on the right bank of the River Douro, where all the conditions have been created for guests to enjoy a tourist structure of great comfort.
