The Quinta do Alves (Alves' Farm) is located 4 km away from the centre of the town of Paços de Ferreira, in a forest and agricultural area. A pleasant place, with a pecaeful and comfortable atmosphere. The Farm is more than three hundred years old, which is apparent in its traditional aspect. The rooms have air conditioning and heating, a mini-bar, telephone and cable TV. There is also a billiards rooms, a party room and a gaming room.

It had profound refurbishment works under the Polis programme, and it is located right in front of Jardim do Paço and is another popular leisure spot. As part of this rworks, the space, which was once a farm with gardens, has given place to a very pleasant park with a large green area and in which water takes on a prominent place. However, some elements have been preserved, such as the pergola, a mass of cedars, the Mata dos Loureiros or the Porta de Roma.

The castle was built during the reign of Dom Sancho I, on the ruins of an older fortification. During Dom Fernando's reign, it underwent restoration work and, in 1755, suffered extensive damage in an earthquake. Later, French invaders left the castle in a state of great degradation, which led to its complete abandonment. Today, it preserves some 14th-century towers, including the keep. The castle grounds have been transformed into a garden and are a pleasant place for leisure.

Convent built in the 17th century, being situated in a rocky elevation. This location has views of the village and to the Guadiana river. With the extinction of the religious orders in the 19TH century 30 space is voted to the abandonment by the authorities. In the late ' 70 of last century the convent is purchased by individuals that turn into his residence, the Church having been reserved for concerts, exhibitions and other cultural initiatives. Currently, the convent of St. Francis is a cultural center of great importance for the village of Mértola.

This is one of the most renowned spas in the country, integrated into the Hotel, in the middle of the serra do Caramulo, the 900 meters of altitude. With a unique surroundings, this is the perfect place to treat your body and mind. Offers indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi, aesthetic salons, sauna and fitness centre, with sophisticated equipment and professional help in order to show you the programs adjusted to your needs. Will still have to guarantee the use of natural products in all kinds of treatments.

These hot springs are set in a setting of great natural beauty, in addition to their historic surroundings. Dating back to Roman times, these hot springs are steeped in history. For example, in 1169, Dom Afonso Henriques sought relief from his ailments in the ancient springs of Lafões. Over the centuries, other important figures have resorted to the hot springs, including the last Queen, Dona Amélia. Rheumatic, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and blood diseases are treated here.

The calm waters of the great Lake invite you to a stay in a houseboat, having at your disposal five different types of boats, with a capacity for up to twelve people. Offers all the comforts for a stay in full, since full kitchen with stove, drinking water supply, shower, bathrooms, dining room, barbecue, radio and television. Sailor's letter is not required, since it offers location-specific equipment and safety: Plotter, GPS and •vertical scanning Probe.

Located by the sea, this venture has 61 four-star tourist apartments spread over five floors, fully renovated in 2010. All apartments have balcony facing the Sun, the project offers various Club Prainha leisure options, such as two saltwater outdoor swimming pools (one for adults and one for children), Prainha Thlago Centre with free access to the indoor pool and jacuzzi, restaurant, tennis court and basketball court and free parking.

On a platform next to the River, on an ancient Roman necropolis were still visible a few decades the ruins of a chapel that the tradition called São Sebastião. The construction of the high school and a Sports Pavilion have motivated an archaeological intervention, which in turn led to change the deployment of new equipment. Today, on site, plus a part of the Roman necropolis can be visited, is open to visitors the chapel of St. Sebastian, completely rebuilt, where is exposed the main espolio exhumed.

In the vicinity of Castelo Branco, in a high place of great natural beauty, stands a hill of quartzite formation, with strong endogenous vegetation and from where you can contemplate beautiful panoramic views over the Tagus Valley and the city. At the base and on the hill there are traces of the Roman presence in the region, as well as marks of a prehistoric past. Proença Júnior was the first archaeologist to be interested in this place, having found in 1903 three inscribed stelae from the Bronze Age.