The Douro Museum was created in 1997 to promote this demarcated region and its economic and wine-producing heritage. Housed in a former manor house, it brings together other museums throughout the country to better promote the region. In addition to the various exhibitions it hosts, it also promotes other cultural activities, and is the only museum in the country with a resident string quartet.

The Betica Rural Hotel owes its name to its location on the left bank of the Guadiana river, a region that was part of the ancient province of the Roman Empire, Hispania Baetica. This old manor house of architectural features guard Sinks and decorative elements, alluding to the region, which combined with the modernity they dive the visitor in the Alentejo spirit in absolute comfort.

A belvedere from where one can view Canelas.

Small shop that sells craftwork from the Alentejo and the Algarve.

A cultural space with a programme that ranges from music to sports.

Outdoor pool that works only from June to August.

Outdoor swimming pool, open from June to September.

A garden devoted to António Fogaça, a poet from Barcelos.

Views from the Santa Luzia dam to the hills and the river.

From this site you can see the entire County.