These fortifications date back to the 17th century and were built to withstand the struggles for independence. It was one of the most important strongholds in the country. Currently, four gates and twelve bastions remain, built at different periods. Old artillery pieces can be seen on the terraces. It was remodeled in 1640.

At 200 meters high stands the Romanesque Church of the Convent of Sanfins, with a single nave, part of the former Benedictine convent. The decoration of the capitals, doors, and crevices is noteworthy.

A boat docking area located on the Minho River, next to Senhora da Cabeça Park. This traditional leisure area is used by Valença residents seeking to enjoy the river's activities.

Within Valença's Fortress Square, you can admire its beautiful historic center, from the Old Metal Bridge to the Milestone, passing by numerous religious monuments, such as the Collegiate Church of Saint Stephen, the Church of Mercy, and the Parish Church of Saint Mary of the Angels. Valença began to gain importance during the Middle Ages, when it was a mandatory stop on pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. But it was in the military domain that Valença became famous. It was an important defensive stronghold, a bastion of nationality, often besieged by neighboring Spain. The Valença fortress was built in the …

Viewpoint with views of the historic center and the Castelo de Vide fortification.

Gravity dam located in Ribeira de Nisa (Tajo River Basin), with a river beach. It allows for sports and leisure activities, although these are subject to specific areas of use.

It is housed in an 18th-century manor house and features exhibits depicting local rural life and the parish's productive activities. It also displays archaeological, ethnographic, and local history artifacts.

Although its exact founding is uncertain, it is known that a Jewish quarter existed in Castelo de Vide in the 14th century. A visit to the Castelo de Vide Synagogue Museum will allow visitors to explore the interior of this place of worship, including the tabernacle, with its recesses for the lamps of the "Holy Oils." To the right of this piece, a tabletop for the sacred scriptures, with seven balls embedded at the base, representing the six days in which God created the world and the seventh day, the final day of rest from his work.

It features heated changing rooms, an outdoor balcony, and a pool measuring 25 meters long and 10 meters wide, with five lanes for swimmers. The stands can seat 250 people.

Baroque church with a single nave, transept, sacristy, and hospital. The nave is decorated with plasterwork painted in shades of pink, blue, black, and white, imitating marble. The elements feature plant motifs.