It formed, together with the Santa Catarina Fort, the defense of the Arade river estuary. Originally consisting of a watchtower, it was expanded in the 17th and 18th centuries. On the initiative of the poet Coelho Carvalho, at the beginning of the 20th century, the residence underwent major adaptation works, which gave it the romantic aspect it presents today.

As is well known, Rio Maior is known mostly for being a place of salinas de rock salt, this being his main activity in the region. In this sense, this bronze statue to commemorate not only the activity, as well as workers of Rio Maior they make, even today, of the extraction of salt to their source of income.

The Ervamoira Site Museum, inaugurated in 1997, is located on the Ervamoira Estate, in the heart of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park. A visit to the Ervamoira Museum will introduce you to the various areas linked to the history of the site and the Douro wine industry: Natural Heritage, Roman and Medieval Archaeological Heritage, Ethnographic Heritage, the history of Casa Ramos Pinto, the Estates and the Viticulture of the Upper Douro. Visits to the Farm and the Ervamoira Museum are organized by appointment and conducted by a guide.

One more stage is born in Porto and going to be filled with music and energy! Where before was the charismatic Nun’Alvares Cinema – a city landmark since the 50’s – will now be our (and yours!) Hot Five Jazz&Blues Club – Uptown. Celebrate with us, and have a really great time

The Tourist Office organizes a tour that takes in Castro Verde's main attractions. By appointment, you can visit the Royal Basilica, the Lucerne Museum, and local crafts, among other attractions.

A pedestrian trail that starts at Sistelo, along which one may visit two "brandas", that of the Covo river and that of Alhal. It is along typical rural pathways, with cultivated corn and hay for the cattle.

Center built in the former factory of the whale tanks, where we can visit an exhibition devoted primarily to the sea: marine life, environmental disasters and the problems facing marine life.

Library that is worth to be visited, not only for meeting in the building of the former Jesuit College, as well as by the booty, which includes 40 thousand precious volumes ranging from the 15th century to the 19th.

This garden is composed of boxwood hedges that accompany the existing lake. In the centre there is a simple stone spring. A special note to a fountain in between two flights of stairs. Visits under previous appointment.

A nice, peaceful garden, that belongs to the Dukes Palace, where the Dukes of Bragança once lived. Even though it is not open for visits, it is well taken care of, with a small lake and pleasant corners.