An annex to the monastery, with a varied collection consisting mostly of works of art that belonged to the Cistercian community of the monastery. Here you can appreciate collections of painting, sculpture, tapestry, goldsmithing, furniture, earthenware and others distributed throughout various rooms.

This space showcases fossils of Middle Ordovician invertebrates, which are 465 million years old and considered rarities worldwide. It brings together a multifaceted collection of fossils recovered over two decades of industrial work in the slate quarries.

A unique phenomenon in Portugal and very rare worldwide, it consists of stones growing and detaching from their "mother stone," hence their popular name "birthing stones." To better understand these enigmatic rocks and the dynamics of the Arouca Geopark, it is worth visiting the Casa das Pedras Parideiras – Interpretation Centre.

The Arouca Geopark encompasses the administrative area of ​​the Municipality of Arouca, which has distinguished itself through its exceptional geological heritage of international relevance, recognized by the UNESCO European and Global Geoparks Network since 2009. The valuable and unique inventoried geological heritage covers a total of 41 geosites, with particular emphasis on the famous "Birthing Stones" of Aldeia da Castanheira (Serra da Freita) and the Giant Trilobites of Canelas.

A supervised beach on the Paiva River, with parking for 30 vehicles, quite popular on warmer days due to its clear waters and leafy shade. It has a bar, toilets, showers, barbecues, a recycling point, and a volleyball court. It is also the starting point for some sporting activities on the Paiva River, namely rafting. Camping is possible.

A walking tour along the banks of the Paiva River, starting in Espiunca or Areinho. The route covers a distance of 8 kilometers. At certain times of the year, it is also possible to participate in extreme sports activities.

A park with abundant vegetation, flowerbeds, and lakes. It has a picnic area, a playground, and a soccer field.

It began with a dual community – male and female – having become a female monastery and adopted the Rule of Saint Benedict at the end of the 11th century. The affiliation with the Cistercian Order, which occurred in the 13th century, is associated with the figure of Infanta D. Mafalda, daughter of D. Sancho I, who, in 1220, decided to incorporate the nuns into the new Order. Endowed with a vast patrimony, it became one of the most important Portuguese female monasteries. Retreating to the convent, D. Mafalda gained a reputation for holiness, to which the discovery of the …

A well-known waterfall that plunges approximately 60 meters from the top of the Freita mountain range. It is located between Vale de Cambra and Arouca. It can be appreciated from a viewpoint near Castanheira, on the opposite side of the slope.

This is the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, located in Arouca, next to the Paiva Walkways. The name "516 Arouca" refers to its length in meters and the municipality where it is located. Access to the bridge can be made through the entrance to the Paiva Walkways in Aguieiras, and you can park your car in the Areinho car park.