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.

This 17th century building is shaped like a four-pointed star, each protected by guardhouses. The vestiges of this defensive fort can be seen on Avenida Doutor Antunes Guimarães, Rampa do Castelo and Rua de Santa Catarina. It began to be built in 1638, but in 1655 it was still not completed. In 1832, during the civil war, it underwent some modifications and, in the 20th century, it was handed over to the Captaincy of the Port of Leixões, which carried out works to house its staff there.

The Santo Estevão de Vilela Monastery is composed of a church and of the monastery's house. It was built even before Portugal's foundation. By the church there is the old monatery's building, composed of three aisles with a square shape. There is a coat of arms on the main entrance that stands on a lintel in a segmetal arch that ends in a partial triangular shape. In the third aisle, a special note to the manuelin chimney. Inside the temple, the high altar is golden carved. The monastery is being restored and the space will be converted into a museum …

The campsite Orbitur Viana do Castelo, located in the vicinity of praia do Cabedelo, offers all conditions to offer weekends and pleasant vacation in contact with nature. Can choose to camp outdoors, in tents, or if you prefer more comfort will always have the possibility to rent bungalows. Enjoy and explore points of interest surrounding the Park, as the Viewpoint of Monte de Santa Luzia, the Fort of Santiago da Barra or even the historic centre of Viana do Castelo.