Viewpoint located at the highest point of the Serra de Rates, at about 200 meters of altitude, where you can find traces of an Iron Age fort, the Chapel of São Félix and some windmills adapted for holiday homes. This entire area offers fantastic views over the sea, the city and the mountains.

In addition to the space surrounding the beautiful Pinhel Castle, the lookout provides a privileged view of the entire city, its historic center, and the surrounding area. In 2005, the space received a virtual lookout capable of telling the story live in the locations and settings where the events took place, combining high-tech with history.

At the Faro Hill, one has the loveliest views of a wide part of the parish of Valença and of the neighbouring parishes, as well as of the Minho river. By the belvedere there are several chapels, one of which devoted to São Pedro de Rates, the medieval saint that protected the inhabitants from the plague. This elevation is quite visible to the east of Valença.

The entertaining Park Alto da Serafina is a pleasant place for people of all ages, but mostly for the children. It has large lawns and lots of trees and bushes, the ideal spot for a walk. It also has a restaurant, a picnic area, playgrounds, infant’s driving license, bandstand and a lookout that offers a beautiful view of the city.

Inserted in the modern águahotels, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the living water Spa features a sauna, Turkish bath, jaccuzzi, five massage rooms, fitness gym, indoor pool and resting zone, free access for guests. Don't miss the outdoor massages, on top of the Hill, with fantastic views of the river Tâmega.

A resort that faces the sea, with houses, villas and apartments, all very agreeable and well equipped, with a sea view. There are 45 houses and 25 villas with private swimming pools. It has two more swimming pools: one for adults and one for children, a private Golf Clinic and a private boat for sailing or fishing.

Built as a result of a promess made by the Bishops of Portugal to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the hope of keeping the country away from the horrors of the second world war, the monument of the Christ-King (Cristo-Rei) is located on the Almada plane, 113 metres above sea level and has fabulous views of the Tejo river's

Beach located next to a fishing village where, in the medieval period, whaling was practiced. It is a very popular area, especially for the English, with good quality water and wide sand. Nearby, there is the Atalaia viewpoint where you can enjoy excellent views over the sea. Wide variety of good quality restaurants.

Integrated restaurant a tourism unit, where the owners of the Quinta da Pacheca wines have transformed the old warehouses and mills in a beautiful and modern hotel, with a dining area with a privileged view to the river. Dishes such as cod with corn bread, leg of lamb, Octopus with rice and fillets the posta mirandesa are some of the specialties.

Refined restaurant at the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel, with classic décor and a dazzling view of the Parque Eduardo VII, offering the perfect atmosphere for a special meal. At lunch, the famous buffet, at night the atmosphere invites you for a dinner à la carte with traditional flavours with Mediterranean influences. Great wine list.