It is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites from Roman and medieval times on the Peninsula. From the town of Basilii, the foundations, the walls, floors and structures that were below ground are preserved. Among the finds made in archaeological excavations, the following stand out: the mosaic of horses, the mosaic of muses and an inscription dedicated to Mars.

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.

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.

At the highest point of the city, at 1056 meters of altitude, is the Castelo da Guarda, better known as Torre de Menagem. The town was inhabited by order of Dom Sancho I, who granted it a charter and privileges in 1199, and transferred the seat of the diocese to here. This first charter was confirmed by the same king in 1217, 1229 and, later, in 1254, by Dom Afonso III. In 1510, Dom Manuel granted it a new charter and granted his son, Dom Fernando, the title of Duke of Guarda.

Built in the 18th century, this house is considered one of the finest examples of Baroque civil architecture. Constructed of granite, it features Rococo decoration concentrated in the windows and main door. This construction demonstrates elements of Douro Baroque architecture, influenced by Nicolau Nasoni. In the early 19th century, Napoleonic troops were stationed here, later setting fire to the building in 1810 before withdrawing. From 1895 onwards, it underwent partial reconstruction, initiated by the 3rd Viscount of Banho.

The first museum created in the Algarve, in 1874, is located in the former Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Deactivated in 1834, after the extinction of religious orders, the convent was used as a cork factory during the 20th century. Later, in 1960, the works of adaptation to a museum began. It presents permanent exhibitions of Archeology (Roman and Islamic periods), Religious Painting from the 16th to the 19th century and Painting from the 20th century, as well as temporary exhibitions of the most varied themes.