The town is very old and there are remains dating back to Roman times, such as the Roman bridge located less than 300 meters from the town. It had its first charter granted by the provincial of the order of Santa Trindade on August 18, 1280. There is no doubt that the settlement of the territory of this parish goes back to times not only prior to the 12th century, but which certainly dates back to pre-Roman times. Vila Nova da Baronia was initially called "Vila Nova de a par de Alvito" and then "Vila Nova de Alvito", changing, in …

From this place it is possible to observe a beautiful landscape of the fields characteristic of this municipality.

From this place it is possible to observe a beautiful landscape of the fields characteristic of this municipality.

Located on the Guadiana River, this dam performs the function of counter embalming the Alqueva Dam.

Small water course, which crosses the lands of Marmelar and flows into the waters of the Guadiana.

Very simple and well maintained garden space, located in the center of Vila de Frades. To match the white of the surrounding houses, the trees have whitewashed trunks. It has garden benches with good shade to rest.

This belvedere has views of the Zêzere river valley and the Cabril dam. Hence, it is an obligatory visit.

Ribeira de Pera rises in Serra da Lousã, more precisely in Porto Ervideiro, at 1180 meters above sea level. It crosses the municipality of Castanheira de Pera and Pedrógão Grande and flows into the Zêzere. Along the way, there are other points of interest, such as the caster mills and the old oil mill.

Be carried by the sensations provoked by the magnificent views of the Zêzere river valley.

Zêzere River Dam, is one of the largest Portuguese dams and also constitutes one of the largest freshwater reserves in the country. The landscape from here is imposing.