In the heart of Alentejo, Herdade da Amendoeira, offers the comfort and tranquility to all those who seeking rest, peace and quiet. Inserted in a rural environment, recreates the atmosphere of the ancient hills Alentejo, where fauna, flora and regional products come together to welcome the visitor. At Herdade da Amendoeira can meet a typical farm shop, which transports us to ancient times, where the before and now, mingle and teach us stories, which took time. The recovery of an ancient abegoaria that gave way to a space of agrotourism, composed of rooms with private bathrooms and living room. There …

Corresponding to a typology of monument that only six copies in Portugal, the decor features used on this memorial are its construction in the mid-13TH century. Originally located along the road that came from the medieval port and crossed the parish of Paço de Sousa, was moved from its original position due to the transformation of the road network. It is thought that this type of construction is related to the placement of graves, the evocation of memory of someone or with the passage of funeral processions. Legend has it that this memorial, in conjunction with those of Sobrado (Castelo …

According to legend, it was the birthplace of Viriato, the famous Portuguese leader. It is also the birthplace of Aristides Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul in Bordeaux, who saved thousands of Jews during World War II. Remains of importante houses can be seen here. Also, noteworthy are the main church, the chapel of Our Lady of Amparo, Christ the King, the Great Hall of the Theater, the halls of the Philharmonic Society, and the House of Aristides Sousa Mendes. Wrought iron and woodcarvings constitute the region's craftsmanship.

Situated in praça da Ribeira, in the historic area of the city, this space occupies part of a block of buildings that date back to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The set of buildings is classified as a Unesco World Heritage site and lies on the River Douro. It offers 45 rooms and 3 suites decorated with refinement, a restaurant and a bar. From here you can discover the historic center, take a cruise on the Douro River or visit the port wine cellars, on the other side.

An agricultural farm with about 9 acres surrounding the Rural tourism Houses del Regato, a fifth cm too much history, recently adapted to tourism. Here you can enjoy an extensive green space, including an olive grove of century-old trees of odd and unique beauty in your configuration. Also through this olive grove if visualises the history of Heredad del Regato, space which houses multiple valences between which these comfortable homes.

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.

This is the most important testimony to the Roman presence in the Portalegre District. The remains found here belong to the Roman city of Ammaia. Of note is the Monumental Ensemble of the Porta do Arco, which features the bases of two towers that flanked a city entrance, the threshold of the gate, and a paved public square. Also, noteworthy are the structure of the Forum and Temple, and the Quinta do Deão Building, where a pavement, a water pipe, and inscribed stones were found. Also, noteworthy are the Forum Bathhouse and the Theater.

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.

Space Museum opened in 2002, with three storeys and four exhibition halls, where displays the earliest artistic traditions and Portuguese bread. The space is divided in Bread cycle Room, Room of political, Social and religious Bread, Bread art Room and Pedagogical Room. There is also a restaurant where the King is, as expected, the bread. Be sure to visit the old grocery store, where they acquire various kinds of bread here produced. Tertulias and temporary exhibitions are frequent activities of the Museum.

A house with a rectangular plan and two floors, construction attributed to the House of Bragança. The "Paços do Concelho", the Courthouse and the Municipal Administration were located here until the beginning of the 20th century. Later it had other functions, namely Jailhouse of the parish on the first floor that still has windows with iron bars. On the south façade, one can view two lateral flights of stairs that unite before the second floor with an entrance topped by the House of Bragança's coat of arms.