Ordered to build by d. Mafalda, daughter of King Sancho I in the 13th century, the Church of the Savior of Gândara (as was previously known) is, according to various experts, a modest copy of the Church of Cedofeita, Porto, in particular at the level of decoration, which attests to the roaming of the Romanesque artists in this region of the country. From the 17TH century, this Church also begins to be known as Santa head, due to a skull kept in silver reliquary and exposed in altar, said to belong to a single unknown, and which assigns followed qualities. …

The Vinum restaurant integrates the imposing and historic caves Grahams, 19TH century. The best of the traditional cuisine of the Douro, Trás-os-Montes, the Minho and the Atlantic Ocean: Samosas de Moura and Apple, grilled Sausage with peppers, grilled fish of lota de Matosinhos and many old cow of Trás-os-Montes are the proposals of the Vinum restaurant, whose kitchen is in charge of Celme Teixeira. These traditional dishes, added a touch of innovation inspired by the most important references of the international cuisine, in order to offer a unique dining experience, as the Tartar Steaks, roast beef, Foie Gras Mi-Cuit or …

After having dinner in one of the typical restaurants of the city, you feel the night is still beginning. The Peixe Square, considered to be the city ex libris, is a place where fun and intercourse are granted. On the other side, you can choose to go to one of the many bars or even one of the region discos, if you like to dance all night long.

This timen honoured celebration, that take place in the second weekend of May, aims to get fundings for the Voluntay Firemen of Oliveirinha. The population donates carolos (onions, carlos and olive oil, boiled), that are distributed after the mass at the church's entrance to the people who wait in line. Back in the old days, this tradition, evoted to Saint Miguel, the patron saint, aimed to help the poor.

A place where olive oil, wine, and cereal production, small businesses, and pastoralism are prominent. Among its architectural heritage, the most notable monuments are the Roman bridge (a National Monument), the Roman dam, the chapel of St. Sebastian, the chapel of Senhor da Ladeira, the old town hall building, and the jail. Crafts include cork, lace, and oak chairs.

This small village, located at the Mancelos parish, is known for the battle that took place during the French invasions of the early 19th century. It has interesting rural houses. In fact, it still has the house with a tower and battlements, medieval in origin, where the artist Amadeo de Souza Cardoso was born. The set is composed of the house, the cellar, the church with tiles and the painter's workshop.

The municipal library, placed at the Braamcamp Freire palace, is one of the largest in the country, with a bibliographic collection of more than 70000 works of art. One of the bibliographic founds with great importance is the Braamcamp Freire library, with acquisitions and offers, manuscripts, the archive of the house itself, old volumes and XIV/XV centuries manuscripts of great historic value, first editions and precious books.

The House of the Xiné results from a partnership between CASAXINÉ, Association for the promotion and development of cultural Quintandona, the Association comoDEantes, theatre group, and the Association for the development of mills and aims to boost the culture and tourism in the region. With seating for 60 seats and standing places 250, Xiné 's House is a multi-purpose space with the necessary conditions for the accommodation of different types of events.

Pontalaia is a tranquil place with phenomenal views to the sea. It has two two-roomed apartments and twenty one-roomed apartments. All are spacious and have a terrace. The following services and facilities are at the guest’s disposal: restaurant, daily housekeeping cleaning services, rent-a-car, gym, sauna, 2 m deep pool and underground garage with room for 10 cars.

Located in the village of Santo da Serra, in full mountain, this project proposes different holidays, in full communion with nature. The wooden houses, like the mountain huts are built on stilts and are reminiscent of the traditional granaries in the North of the country. Beneath each one created an outdoor space, with hammocks, tables and chairs. In this unique place, the silence is broken only by the sounds of the Creek.