This castle, which dominates the town, has a rectangular plan and its foundation is attributed to the Islamic period. Definitely conquered from the Moors in 1217, King Afonso II ordered the construction of a castle there, which he donated to the Order of Santiago. Over time, and due to its loss of military function, it began to deteriorate. Within the wall are remains of the citadel, a cistern, and other buildings.

Located in the renovated Stadium of Bessa. XXI and served by new accesses, this healthclub offers an area of 4,500 m2 distributed over 2 floors, gym with cardiovascular and weight training equipment, personal trainers, heated pools under a skylight, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish bath, restaurant\/bar, hairdressing and aesthetic clinic. The smaller ones can occupy your time at the Kids Place.

Overlooking the Hill of Santa Luzia, this space is integrated in the Hotel Flor de Sal. Ideal for moments of relaxation, take some time to relax in the SPA, take a dip in the pool or relax in the jacuzzi, dynamic. The building features two swimming pools, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna with aromatherapy and Thalassotherapy bath. Can still get hot stone massages and facial treatments and body.

Situated on the famous thermal area of the Curia, the Belver Grande Hotel, this wellness space is involved in a romantic atmosphere of the 19th century. Privileging the comfort and adapting to modern times, this unit still retains the beautiful atmosphere of a real hotel termal. Offers indoor and outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, Turkish bath and also provides specific programs tailored to the needs and characteristics of each person.

The Museu Romântico da Quinta da Macieirinha (romantic museum) re-creates the atmosphere of a wealthy XIX century Porto’s house. The king Carlos Alberto of Sardinia was exiled and spent the last tears of its life in this house. In his memory, some parts of the house such as the bedroom, the living room and the chapel were set up from the aquarelles and lithography of the king’s time.

It's a journey through time, operating in the former Mirandelense Mill facilities and featuring a hydraulic olive press that's over 100 years old and in perfect working order. The space celebrates the theme of olive oil, with several areas for visitors: from the Olive Press Room to the Olive Courtyard, the Field and Fruit Room, the Sounds of the Olive Grove, the Olive Production and Processing Room, and more.

Built in the XIX century, in a neoclassical style, the palace was the permanent residence of the King D. Luís, his wife and his children, which lived here on the second half of eight hundred. The throne-room, the supper-room and the “Despacho” room are preserved as in the time of the Royal family. The museum exhibits collections of decorative arts from the XIX century, silvers, paintings, tapestry and furniture.

DeVIR CAPa, Center for Performative Arts of the Algarve, is a transdisciplinary structure based in the center of Faro, whose nuclear activity is the Creation Residency Program. At the same time, this Center develops a series of complementary activities to the Creation Residency Program, aimed at the creation/formation of audiences: Shows Programming Seasons, training cycles, network programming at regional and national level and other projects directed to the community.

With roots in the middle ages, the tanning industry occupied, in other times, a specific zone, located at the gates of the city, called "Ribeira hides". Given the historical significance and heritage of this area and constituting an essential element of this region, was classified as a Building of public interest, in 1977. In this way, the route of Industrial heritage of Vale do Ave highlights the tanning of Ramada factory as a significant example in full operation.

It is believed that, in Medieval times, it was at this location that swore by the lepers. Gafaria was the medieval term for designating leprosaria, gafo meant leper. Usually, these sites were situated outside the areas, to avoid the contagion. On the north side and Northwest of the small hill there is a cliff, this point may have also served to launch the bodies about the ribeiro, who runs the a quota of less than 40 meters.