This manor of the 1600s went through several changes during the 19th century. A special note to the granite fronton with the arms of the royal house of Portugal.

16th century Manueline House, two-story, being the second one which serves as a residence and whose access is made through the stairwell.

Isolated church, reachable through the grand staircase that precedes it. In its composition is a nave, the chancel with bell tower and sacristy. It was rebuilt in the 19th century.

The Audiência Stone marks the jurisdiction privileges of the ancient Couto de Avintes through times, whose origins go back to the foundation of the country.

River that originates in Serra de São Mamede, in the municipality of Portalegre, passes through Arronches and Gaia and flows into the right bank of the Guadiana, in Elvas.

Garden with palm trees, a lake with swans and a small zoo with various birds. For the sports lovers there is a mini-golf course and a ring for the practice of different sports. There is also a children's playground for the youngest. It's the biggest garden in the city of Faro and a splendid option to spend some quality time in contact with nature.

Restaurant which is part of the space of Museu do Oriente. For lunch, the restaurant features a buffet of international cuisine, the price of 13 euros, not including drinks. At dinner, the option is a tasting menu, updated monthly, in which oriental flavours are mingled. Beverages are not included in the price of the menu that is 27 euros.

The gastronomy practiced in this House is based mainly in the products that come from the sea. In addition to the gambas al champiñones and clams, with entries include the stew, rice with monkfish, the mixed seafood, the Masada of fish and various dishes of swordfish. Option of the land is the pork alentejana. For dessert, try almond delight.

Permanent exhibition of Madeira embroidery, since the 1860s until about 1930. it owns decorative objects, furniture and clothes from the same period. Here you’ll get to know the story of embroidery making process.

A pedestrian walk that is about 8 km long and has eight stops is offered by the Ecomuseum. During the walk, one gets to know the regional natural and cultural heritage. It departs from the main square at Rates.