Located 25 kilometers from the town center is this monument of probable Arab origin. Rebuilt after the 1531 earthquake, it features an interesting sculpture above the main gate, where three castles and an eagle are visible. After assuming great defensive importance, it lost its usefulness over the years, and only between 1941 and 1954 did it undergo renovations that gave it its current appearance, with two towers. It served as a prison during the Middle Ages.

Nuno Gonçalves was Alcaide-mor of the Castle de Faria, in the reign of Ferdinand I of Portugal. At this point the troops of Castile invaded our country. Taken prisoner by the Castilians, was taken to the walls of Castelo de Faria, in an attempt to convince his son, Gonçalo Nunes, then Chief of the garrison, to surrender. However, Nuno Gonçalves took the opportunity to urge his son to the resistance, and was promptly shot down. This episode became a legend and narrated by Alexandre Herculano.

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.

The plan is tempting: enjoying the city, through the river! An unusual sight, on a two hours journey on board of a special boat from Transtejo, with the presence of a translator guide. The ship sails fluvial station at the Terreiro do Paço and makes a tour with stops at the monumental and historical area of Belém and at the Parque das Nações.

O Oásis equilibra o melhor dos dois mundos, em ambientes acolhedores. O conceito também se propõe a ser não só um negócio, mas sim um local para encontros casuais entre amigos, noites de musica, happy hours alongados.

Hotel located only 500 away from the sea, with well equipped studios and rooms: cable TV, kitchenette with microwave, bathroom and toilette with hair drier. It offers a 24 hours reception service, room service, restaurant, bar, warm swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and private car park.

Is situated in Praia da Bela Vista and benefits from pleasant view. Has bar and performs some themed parties, during the period of summer weekends. Offers 60 seats inside and 240 on the Esplanade. The opening hours are 10:0 to 02:00, but the kitchen closes at 12:0 am.

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.