By the door to the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park we are dazzled by us with Ermelo, ancestral village which nestles between the terraces of mountain slope of Serra de Soajo, caring about the magnificent river Lima, which, with its spectacular scenery and wild, rich and varied fauna, constitutes one of the greatest natural attractions in the country. The setting is perfect for the practice of activities that focus on their most valuable features, such as walking trails, horseback riding, climbing or descents of canoe.

The SL Santa Luzia Hotel occupies the building that, since 1942, it housed the first Pousada de Portugal. This charming Hotel offers 25 elegant rooms very well equipped and with views of the garden, pool and the town of Elvas classified, since 2002, as a world heritage site. The hotel has a restaurant suggests delicious dishes traditional Alentejo and a bar serving snacks and cocktails. The space has pool, Garden, tennis court, game rooms and parking lot.

Classified as a national monument, it is one of the ex-libris of the city and one of the most original examples of the Baroque style in Portugal, having been built at the behest of D. João de Mendonça, Bishop of Guarda, around 1720. It features five lakes on the main slope, where the water features stand out, while the intermediate one has the Lago das Coroas and the Stairs of the Apostles and Kings, where all the Portuguese monarchs are represented. On the upper deck is the Staircase of Moses.

At the highest point of the city, at 1056 meters of altitude, is the Castelo da Guarda, better known as Torre de Menagem. The town was inhabited by order of Dom Sancho I, who granted it a charter and privileges in 1199, and transferred the seat of the diocese to here. This first charter was confirmed by the same king in 1217, 1229 and, later, in 1254, by Dom Afonso III. In 1510, Dom Manuel granted it a new charter and granted his son, Dom Fernando, the title of Duke of Guarda.

The construction of this convent started in the 15th century and was founded by Dona Francisca de Azambuja, a descendant of one of the most ilustrious families in Barreiro. Its architecture is simple and austere. It went through several works, namely at the beginning of the 18th century. When the religious orders were extinguished it became a farm for the summer vacations. In 1995, the building, that belonged to the town hall, as recovered and restored. It currently has an auditorium, a section of the municipal library, a bar and a centre of temporary exhibitions.

The Fundação Maria Isabel Guerra Junqueiro and Luís Pinto de Mesquita Carvalho, placed in front of the Museum-House with the same name, is a private foundation without lucrative ends, which includes a large bibliographic heap of Guerra Junqueiro, her daughter and son-in-law. The palace, dated from the XVII century, where this foundation is placed, is open to visit the permanent exhibition or any other events happening there, always regarding the life and work of the Portuguese writer.

Museum located in the Cultural Center - Mercado de Sant'Ana divided into three areas: pre-cinema, photography and cinema. In the pre-cinema area there are shadow theaters, diverse iconography, optical machines and toys, magic lanterns and a significant collection of glasses for magic lanterns. The photography collection consists of cameras, viewfinders and photographic images with a special focus on stereoscopic photography. The cinema area is essentially dedicated to the different types of film projectors, film cameras, among others.

The Aldear unit consists of a set of three fully equipped apartments, with modern décor and theme. It is situated in the grounds of a stately home, about 1 hectare of area available Thursday, ideal for a break where you can enjoy the gardens, relax at pomar das laranjeiras, lying in any one of the rocking chairs by the pool. Surrounded by the impressive Serra de Alvaiázere, Aldear proposes various leisure activities and, for the sweet tooth, there are guided tours of a biscuit factory.

The arts Lab integrates the complex of ancient tanneries is located in the historic centre of Guimarães. The enclosure consists of several warehouses, offices, a large outdoor space and ancient dyeing tanks. The work of this Association is to promote the work of 17 young artists, disseminating their works in six areas: Alberto Sampaio Museum, Sociedade Martins Sarmento, Paço dos Duques de Bragança, Palace of Justice – Court, Santa Casa da Misericórdia and the Municipal File Alfredo Pimenta.

Located in the Centre of Castelo Vide, the Yellow House is a small solar, whose construction dates back to the 17th century and is classified as a Building of public interest. Its main facade of yellow ochre stands out in the square d. Pedro V evading patterns of Castelo de Vide. Near the House you can also visit the Chiesa Madre (mother church) of Santa Maria da Devesa, one of the largest religious temples of the Alto Alentejo.