A mountain range, 977 meters high, ten kilometers long and 7.5 kilometers wide, belonging to the Ancient Massif between the Douro and Tagus rivers. It is located southwest of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, between the Côa River and the Spanish border, and is characterized by a forest of abundant pine and oak trees. At the top, highlights include the Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima, built in 1947, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the one in France, and the landmark of the place: the imposing Christ the King statue.

Fortified village, whose defense is composed of two lines of surrounding walls and a deep moat excavated in the rock on the South side. One of the features of this pre-Roman settlement is little spacing between the two lines of wall (about 10 meters). Within the second, on the north side, building alignments are visible. With the construction of the albufeira of Venda Nova, in the Decade of 1940, this place got the configuration of a peninsula. On the hillside East of castro, spent the 17th via romana to prove it we have the milestone of Claudius I, with 38 …

Quinta do Calafado remains alive, thanks to two imposing towers that flank this new unit of accommodation and, at the same, they do look bad we approach. Opened in 2012, the hotel invites you to rest and to silence. The 99 rooms, including seven suites, all have a view, to the vast garden of the property or to the castle of Penamacor. The two presidential suites, located in two towers, distinguish themselves from everything else. Stone walls, luxurious décor and feeling of being ... Kings for one day.

Fábrica do Chocolate, in Viana do Castelo, is a surprising four-star hotel that takes its thematic concept very seriously: from the decor to the dishes in its sweet restaurant, with a carefully thought-out menu. There are 18 rooms (5 suites), all different, but equally inspired by chocolate. It also has a shop and a beautiful interactive museum with free access for guests, where you can delve into the history and production of chocolate. Throughout the year, there are several tastings, workshops and chocolate pairings.

At the foot of the Serra do Larouco, among o Corgo o Corgo and do Fojo of the Goatherd, 1090 ft maximum altitude is a rugged Hill that was once a fortified settlement of pre-Roman times. For the whole lot are visible remnants of alignments of structures, with higher incidence on the upper deck, where you will find the highest concentration of ceramic materials. There are also remains of walls. Of North and Northwest defence was natural. Iron age fortified settlement, taking into account the ceramic booty found.

Fortified village, with a thick line of surrounding wall, built with Earth and pebbles, in partial ruin. The most obvious traces of this town are focused on the line of Hadrian's wall, with about 6.5 meters wide. Inside the village does not detect ceramic materials to the surface. Deploys on the northern slope of the serra do Barroso at the beginning of vale do Rabagão, on its left bank. Fortified settlement of small size. Inside the granite outcrops abound, some of which form natural shelters.

The main facade of the chapel of Santo António has a ported rectangular overmatched by a bell tower with a little Bell, topped with pinnacles and a cross in clover. Inside, stripped of ostentatious, excels in the colourful ceiling, lined in wood, painted and decorated in the central part, an oval medallion with the image of Nossa Senhora do Amparo, former patron of this temple. The high altar, in gilt, occupies the entire head of the Chapel and religious devocionário's imaginary location: Nossa Senhora do Amparo, Santo António and São Caetano.

In Avenida dos Aliados, overlooking the town, is located the Boulevard, consisting of two floors. The first works as charming café and bar with live music and record diverse musical, passing by the chill out, jazz and fado. Organises thematic days with focus on Premium products do Douro (wines and port wines) and other beverages (whisky and gin Club) with snacks and tapas. On the second floor, a multifunctional club area, allowing catering dinners, business meetings, meeting points, concerts, among others.

It is thought that the initial construction of the Church of São Lourenço dates back to the end of the 13th century, but nothing remains of that primitive construction. With a single nave, dating from the 17th century, the church is characterized by tiles that relate passages in the life of S. Lourenço (patron of the church), dating back to 1749. From the various chapels that make it up (S. Sebastião, S. João Baptista, Nossa Senhora do Rosário and Nossa Senhora dos Anjos) that of S. Sebastião is also classified as a Property of Public Interest.

The Clock Tower was likely built in the late 16th or early 17th century, as part of the reorganization of the Praça do Município urban area. This building was erected near a group of buildings representing political, administrative, judicial, and economic power. Reusing an old city wall tower, it began to mark the boundary of Praça do Município and became one of Mértola's emblematic elements. In 1896, the original clock was replaced by a more recent one that continues to keep time in Vila Velha to this day.