This village was founded in 1616 on the estate of S. Luís de Jacentes (now Assentes), belonging to D. Estêvão de Faro - Count of Faro and Commander of S. Salvador de Jones. It also belonged to D. Diniz de Faro, the second and last Count of Faro, and to D. Juliana de Faro, the Countess of Faro. It was a town, formerly called Farinho, a very fertile land, especially in cereals. In 1775, the town's grantee was D. José Luís de Vasconcelos e Sousa, 6th Count of Pombeiro and 1st Marquis of Belas. Its parish priest was from the …

A dam located on the Varosa River, in the heart of the Douro Basin. The most common fish species are barbel, boga, scallo, and trout. The site often serves as the finishing point for canoeing events on the Varosa and Balsemão rivers.

This park boasts abundant shrub and tree vegetation, including chestnut trees, willows, cedars, cryptomeria, and araucaria. A network of paths traverses some of the sanctuary's stairway levels. It also features small lakes, fountains, and grottoes.

A buttress dam located on the Ocreza River, near its confluence with the Tagus. Completed in 1951, it only became fully operational in the late 1980s, after several structural repairs. Its primary function is hydroelectric power, and sports activities are permitted, with some restrictions.

Located in front of City Hall, this is a very simple garden with greenery and benches. Inside, a floral greenhouse and a pond stand out. For younger children, there's a playground in the background.

A small village near the source of the Olhos de Água springs. The church, dating from the early 16th century, and the estate of the former Morgados do Alviela are worth a visit. The handicrafts, especially woodwork, rugs, and rag quilts, are notable.

This spot offers a beautiful view of the chapels and the castle, with the São João stream winding its way from the mountains, forming a river pool. The entire mountain range and the mountain villages of Casal Novo and Talasnal are also visible.

This schist village, located at an altitude of 500 meters in the Serra da Lousã, boasts unique beauty and is part of the Schist Villages Network. The village's only restaurant, a small but always popular restaurant, was named after one of its inhabitants, Ti Lena. There's a small shop selling Talasnicos and other homemade delicacies. After being abandoned a few years ago, these houses were occupied by hippies from northern Europe and also by families from Coimbra for vacation homes, but many remain empty. The green vegetation and the brownish schist characterize the landscape, so it's worth exploring the many …

A village with schist houses, one of the preserved villages in the Lousã mountain range. This village is undergoing restoration work to make this beautiful area more attractive to visitors.

A village with schist houses, integrated into a landscaped area dominated by natural viewpoints.