Classed since 1978 as a public interest parish, Piódão is located near the Hermínios Hills and is one of the oldest villages in the country, surrounded by wide green areas. The village was firstly inhavited by sheperds. Its houses are mostly made of schist. Because it is difficult to get to, the village is known for the escape of well known criminals. A special note to its four chapels: Saint João, Saint Bárbara, Our Lady of Saúde (Good Health) and Our Lady of Good Parto. The local gastronomy includes the kid's chanfana, the tigeladas, the pão de ló, the filhós …

It belongs to the Old Massif, located in the central country, and it is separated from the Estrela Mountain by the Alva river valley. It is 33 km long and 12 km wide. A part of the Protected Landscape of the Açor Hill, it is mostly composed of schist and has strong but roundish contours. At times there are valleys, water courses and interesting places, such as the waterfalls at Fraga da Pena. In this protected area, also a special note to the Margaraça Woods, of huge natural value, a part of the european network of biogenetic reservations. The vegetation …

Th Marão mountain, located on the border of the Oporto and Vila Real districts, is 20 km long and separates the basins of the Tâmega and Corgo rivers.

This is one of the best known and trendiest areas in the Algarve. Full of tourist buildings, some more luxurious than others, Praia de Vilamoura is also known for its Marina and the luxury yachts that are moored here. The beach is extensive, clean and flat, has several concessions, with a sea of calm and clear waters.

Church of baroque architectural composition, has an interior lined with tiles from the 18th century by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. This set, representing scenes from the life of the patron saint, is one of the most important in the country.

Beach inserted in the imposing tourist area with the same name, one of the most famous in the Algarve. The golf courses are equally famous internationally. The beach offers all the conditions in terms of infrastructure. The sand is rough, has a concession area, but is relatively spacious. The sea is sometimes wavy, but good for swimming.

Beach with very extensive sand, where the Ria Formosa begins. Located next to a luxury tourist village, it has very clean sand, good quality water and various support equipment. You can choose to practice various sea sports or rent awnings. There are good restaurants and nightlife in the area.

Marina with 1300 berths, at high prices and where it is very difficult to find a place for the vessel. Booking is essential as it is the most popular marina in the country. It has a vast support complex for recreational navigation, providing various repair services (shipyard, electrical repair, engine and sail repair) and has a gantry crane (30 t), mobile crane (3 t), electric crane (1 t ), ramp and tide grid. The surrounding area has several shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, being a place of great nightlife. Next to the marina there are beautiful beaches and golf courses.

Large sandy beach divided by spurs, very popular in summer, especially with domestic tourists. The beach is divided into several concessions, divided by jetties. There are several restaurants along the waterfront.

The Vilamoura casino is located in one of the biggest entertainment centers in the Algarve. It has 350 slot machines, 20 game tables with baccarat, black jack and French and American roulette. It has a multipurpose room, the Royal Room, which can be used as a conference room or restaurant. The Mira room, with capacity for 550 people, has shows every night.