It was one of the first villages with register, dated from 1195. Located at the foot of the southerly ladder of Gardunha Sierra, it stands out for its architectonical patrimony: the Town house, pillory, mother-church (where is the reliquary of S. Vicente), Misericórdia church (with the sacra art museum), chapels of Santo António, S. Sebastião and S. Francisco and Nossa Senhora da Orada, Calvary, emblazoned houses, fountain, Town hall and Misericórdia Hospital. The strawy chairs, the patchwork-quilts, the linen towels and wood works are some examples of the local handicraft.

The Convento do Espinheiro, A Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa is housed in a former monastery dating from the 15th century, classified as a national monument. The 92 rooms, where exquisite details are mingled, are located in the former convent and in the new wing, harmoniously integrated in the gardens. Among the available equipment includes three pools, a SPA with five treatment rooms and a panoramic restaurant\/lounge next to the waterfall pool. It is surrounded by magnificent gardens and is situated just two kilometres from Évora, a city classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Old olive oil mill dating from the early 20TH century, transformed into rural tourism unit. Inserts an agricultural property owned by the same family since the 19TH century. Beyond the silence, only interrupted by the sounds of nature, is presented with the Ribeira de Linhares da Beira. Offers four bedrooms, living room, kitchen and a Museum of olive oil mill. In addition to the hidden charms on Thursday, scroll down the surrounding area and discover green spaces of rare beauty, watermark and other secrets.

When it was created, in 1945, it was called “Museu de Etnografia e História do Douro Litoral”. Since that time it is placed at the Plácio de São João Novo, dated from the XVIII century. This monument has been suffering a huge degradation, being, in 1989, under the guardianship of the IPPC and, in 1991, of the IPM. Closed to the public since 1992, the IPM has being transferring its collections to various museums. Works in the façade and the coverings of the palace have being made and, after the inventory systematization, the intension is to solve the problem definitively.

This 17th century construction is sided by two towers with pyramidal domes draped in glazed tiles. It has one only nave with vaults decorated with wall paintings dated from the 18th century. It possesses six lateral chapels opening to the nave by perfectly vaulted arches, linked each other in the corbels level. Below the main chapel there is São João de Deus chapel where, according to the tradition it is located the house from street Rua Verde where in 1495 João Cidade (São João de Deus) was born.

The Monastery of São Pedro de Roriz was founded by Lady Unisco Godiniz, in the year 978. Its affiliation with the Benedictine Order dates back to 1902. In the 17th century, notable works were carried out, directed by Frei João Turriano, which results in the current appearance of the monastery. Its interior is rich in gilded carving and reveals traces of one of the most notable carvers of the "Braga school", Frei José de Santo António Ferreira Vilaça. Its style shows influences from French and German Baroque and Rococo.

Parish church dating from the 18TH century Mannerist, to present a longitudinal plan consisting of a single nave, a chancel and a rectangular Bell Tower. In the interior, especially the altarpieces of gilt to the ship with a chorus-high and to the triumphal arch back perfect with frontaleira of gilt flanked by altars. In the chancel highlight to the altar in gilt and, with regard to ceilings, highlight to the paintings of a Medallion in the center of the nave with the image of the Patron Saint and the image of St. mark in the chancel. The Bell Tower consists …

About 2 km north of the beautiful village of Montalegre, near the chapel of Santo Adrião, are these interesting anthropomorphic graves dated between the 10th and 13th centuries. Consist of three graves in granite and a grave excavated in schistose rock anthropomorphic too, in the back of the chapel. It is thought that exist outside a village, to which these tombs may belong, and may be only part of a necropolis affects the village. The surrounding countryside, in almost natural state, is of great beauty and peace of mind, a place where time seems to have stopped.

Quinta da Fidalga is distinguished by its tidal lake, a unique monument in Portuguese hydraulic architecture. Its origins date back to the 15th century, always associated with agricultural and leisure functions. It is said that Paulo da Gama, brother of Vasco da Gama, settled in the Seixal region to oversee the construction of caravels destined for the discovery of the sea route to India. Also noteworthy is the beautiful garden outside the house. The space is also part of the Manuel Cargaleiro Arts Workshop, an architectural project by Álvaro Siza Vieira.

Offering superb views of the river and the sea, the Hotel Puerta del Sol Conference Center & Spa was renovated in 2010 and distributed by five floors, with a total of 92 double rooms, 3 family rooms, 1 Junior Suite with large balcony and 4 Master Suites with jacuzzi, a luxury that accompanies the new image of unity, where the design stands out. This modern hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools (one for adults with jacuzzi and a children with water effects), a tennis court, a garden area and an excellent sun exposure. There is also a restaurant with capacity …