The Roman villa of Parreitas is a perfect testimony of the Roman occupation of Bárrio which took place between the centuries I and IV, already humanized from the Chalcolithic site, with an architecture adapted to the Mediterranean climate of the region and prepared around a central courtyard. Based on what was found there, the permanent exhibition "the Romans in Alcobaça" Monographic Museum of Bárrio aims to disclose the origins of its people, showing a set of materials that reflect the daily life of the population at the time, in terms of agriculture and animal husbandry, domestic activities, fishing, pottery, weaving …

This innovative and cosmopolitan cultural area is a mix of fashion, design space, art gallery, gourmet and Wine\/Tea bar. Here you can find the "iD Tailoring", a traditional tailoring service iD VALUES, exclusive and personalized; an area of differentiated and exclusive design; an art gallery which aims to promote and sell works of art from established artists and reveal new artistic talents; a gourmet space with national and international products; and a modern and cosy Wine Bar offering a service of Portuguese and foreign wines by the glass, accompanied with tapas and creative appropriate, complemented with a service of light …

The mail House Mor, a beautiful 17TH-century noble home, lies in the historic centre of the medieval village of Ponte da Barca. In the various common spaces, the tranquility invites to rest and leisure moments. The House has ten comfortable rooms, full of notes laden with history. The old circuit, it is necessary to highlight the nine terraces Philippines wrought-iron-considered unique in the entire Iberian Peninsula-and the old community oven from the village of Ponte da Barca. The House has A beautiful view over the Lima Valley and on the skyline achieves the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

A castle situated on the right bank of the Tagus River, composed of medieval fortifications and bastions. This castle underwent profound reconstructions and changes throughout the centuries, notably in the 17th and 19th centuries. In the 17th century, King Afonso V, fearing an invasion from Spain, ordered the rebuilding of old fortifications. This fortress was considered the key to the defense of the Beiras region and played an important role during the French invasions. It retains the keep and some sections of the wall with round turrets. The vaulted spaces with tiles are particularly noteworthy. The Church of Santa Maria …

All that remains of the old fortress is the Torre da Cadeia, made of stone, quadrangular in shape, with granite corners, without battlements and small sections of wall. All that remains of the castle are two turrets and former military installations. This area is surrounded by the Bastion of the Castle, with the curtain and moat being visible, the Bastion of Porta de Elvas, the Bastion of Santo António, the Bastion of Espírito Santo, the remains of the Clérigos Bastion and the remains of the middle Bastion of Nossa Senhora da Luz. The fortress was built during the reign of …

The Castle Church is one of two churches in the medieval area of the town. This church, which was the main church before the construction of the New Church, is actually very close to the castle. It is surrounded by many leafy trees, giving it a serene and peaceful atmosphere that is highly recognizable. Although medieval in origin, its current design likely dates back to the 17th century. Its bell tower, which, like many churches in the region, is separate from the main body of the temple, which it borders, deserves special mention. It consists of a nave and a …

This is one of the rock art sites in the Valley of the Coa, forming a rare set of this type of art, essentially composed of stone engravings dated from the Upper Paleolithic. At the core of Canada do Inferno were scheduled 36 already recorded rocks, mostly submerged since 1983 as a result of the construction of the dam do Pocinho. It was in this part of the Valley, the 400 metres downstream, which was under construction the Foz Coa dam. As most important aspects noted the existence of various fishes recorded in two of the rocks of this nucleus, …

Opened in 2007 on the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of the apparitions of Fatima, the Church of the Holy Trinity is integrated in the complex from Fátima sanctuary, at the opposite end of the Basilica of our Lady of the Rosary, and was built entirely with donations of pilgrims over the years. It is a postmodern work of authorship of the Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis, with circular plant abroad and foursquare inside and 12 side doors, each corresponding to one of the Apostles, and the main door, the door of Christ. The decoration is inspired in Byzantine art and …

The Praça-Forte de Almeida, built during the 17th century, is the main ex-libris of the walled town. From an aerial view, it is possible to accurately identify a huge 12-pointed star surrounding its well-preserved walls, a National Monument since 1910. In Praça-Forte, several historical battles took place, given its proximity to the Spanish border, and here takes place recreations that usually attract a lot of public. The largest recreates the famous explosion of 1810, during the French invasions. Take a good look at the Double Doors of Santo António and São Francisco.

Parque de Campismo de Cerdeira, situated in Peneda-Gerês National Park and in the middle of the Roman Geira, at few kilometers from Galicia, presents beautiful landscapes, revealing an ideal place to enjoy your holidays or weekends. Fully integrated in nature, and always with friendly and familiar, here you will find space to install your tent, caravan or camper. If you prefer you can also rent comfortable bungalows. Is a great starting point to venture out on the mountain, exploring hiking routes while observing nature. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the most radical sports.