The foundation date of this church is uncertain, but it is known that it was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century by Dom Manuel I and completed around 1510. It has three naves defined by pointed arches and is flanked by a bell tower. It is decorated with Manueline motifs and, inside, the pulpit and the vault of the chancel stand out. It was classified as a National Monument in 1910.

The class for this Monument is religious, with Baroque features: the angels, the volutes on the façade and the drapery on the marble altarpiece, besides the blue and white glazed tiles. Its construction was done by the hands of Thomaz de Barros (person who puts the glazed tiles) and António Sequeiro (the painter). The oil paintings should also be pointed out.

Granite block located in the upper part of the village. It started out being called Penedo do Cheira, as it was located above the town of Cheira, but was later given the name Penedo de Castro, in 1908, in honor of the writer Augusto Mendes Simões Castro. This location offers an impressive panoramic view over Penacova.

The old kitchen restaurant is dedicated especially to the Portuguese regional cuisine and endowed with a generous ancient fireplace, perfect for the colder days. Among the specialties stands out the goat and suckling pig, baked in a wood-fired oven, followed by beans smoked and cured meat. For dessert, opt for the traditional Abbot Priscos pudding.

Café-restaurant with live music, situated near the castle of Silves. Nice space that combines the comfort to modernity, to the sound of salsa, jazz and bossa nova. During the day you can sit out on the terrace to eat some snacks and, at night, try traditional food well be expected from budget hotel.

It is one of the best restaurants in central Portugal. It already beats any other for its location, overlooking the Monastery of Batalha, and for its wine cellar. Then there is the food, full of flavor and made by a team of enormous potential, where rice, seafood, lobster or lobster, old-fashioned cod and the excellence of the matured meat stand out.

Located by the sea, Prazeres da Carne (Pleasures of the Meat) is surrounded by an astounding natural scenery. It has a diversified menu with propositions that range from the new Brazilian cuisine to the best international dishes. The meat dishes naturally stand out, even though the fish and shellfish dishes have also great quality.

Rustic house and exquisite, granite-walled, with a nice dining room, a terrace with views of the mountains and a small bar. In this space, there are also workshops of geology and temporary exhibitions. Geology is also hand-in-hand with the menu, where stands out the soup of granite and stone soup. At the tables, exposed a Boulder with the explanation of the type of rock.

Commissioned in 1542 by Friar Martinho de Santa Maria, the Convent presents an austere architecture, being practically devoid of ornamentation. Inside, the only noteworthy features are sculptures of saints and Christs, made of terracotta and wood, placed in niches, the tiles that adorn the chapels, and also the inlaid work composed of small stones mixed with shells and shards of earthenware, used in the decoration of fountains, walls, and chapels. The ceramic and wooden sculptural pieces, stonework and flagstones, painted ceilings, and gilded woodcarving stand out. Over the centuries it underwent several renovations, and in 1863 it was acquired by …

Às portas de Castelo Branco, esta quinta faz um convite permanente para uma visita em família. Os animais são presença permanente e integram os trabalhos diários desta propriedade agrícola. Uma faceta que, certamente, vai fascinar os mais novos que, podem também, com os pais, fazer divertidos piqueniques. No exterior, existe ainda uma piscina e um tanque. A casa senhorial foi devidamente reabilitada para poder servir de unidade de alojamento. Dispõe de cinco quartos, muito confortáveis e bem equipados.