Museum located in the old building of the power station, which aims to recreate the environment of the mines of Lousal, being an integral part of the Foundation Frédéric Velge. These mines were extracted copper pyrites, between 1900 and 1988. Today you can visit the facilities, excavations and galleries of the mine, as well as the engines of power plant that supplied not only mine, but also the local population.

Formerly a dependency of the Arouca Monastery, to receive conventual income, Casa da Tulha is part of the Municipal Museum, being its current museum nucleus. The inscription, of 1760, places its construction in the 18th century. With an interesting general appearance, it is the portal – topped by fires and a cross – that takes center stage in this architectural piece. Visits to Casa da Tulha must be booked at the Municipal Museum.

The building consists of two sections with sober and well-proportioned lines, already revealing a neoclassical taste. In 1802, the two lateral sections were linked by a large triumphal arch, commemorating the visit of D. João IV. Inside, the highlight is a room with mural paintings, of the Pillement type, and the Convention Room, with maritime and mythological scenes. It was transformed into a hotel, but maintains its original design.

The campsite of Markádia is a natural space located in Odivelas Dam, and offers facilities such as a supermarket, bar\/restaurant, showers and laundry facilities, among other services. Everything to offer you pleasant moments in direct contact with nature. Alternatively you can take a trip to Alvito and visit the Castle, the Rossio Caves or even the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção.

São Lourenço Bay, also known as the "Rising Sun" Bay, is a beautiful area surrounded by vineyards separated by meadows, with the blue sea as a backdrop. The lush green landscape and the blue ocean create a truly enchanting setting. The area covers approximately 113 hectares and has been designated a nature reserve since 1987. It is freely accessible to anyone who wishes to visit.

Located in a picturesque fishing village, this beach boasts a long, calm stretch of sand, tranquil waters, good infrastructure, and a variety of restaurants. The area features a market, numerous shops, the Arts Centre, and the Ria Formosa Natural Park, all offering excellent reasons for a stroll. If you visit Manta Rota in August, don't miss the craft fair that takes place annually at this time.

A farm of great beauty, where lush vegetation stands out, a mini-zoo with numerous birds, and a mini-botanical garden. A stroll can be synonymous with discovery, and here you can appreciate diverse botanical species, animals, sounds, and colors that Carlos Afonso, the owner of this natural space, once wanted to share with all who visit. A small oasis for all ages.

Garden unequalled in Portugal, the visit to this ex-libris is essential. The Paço Garden, annexed to the former bishop’s palace, was sent to build by the Guarda bishop, Dom João de Mendonça, in 1725. The beautiful baroque garden has various lakes, cascades, water spouts, staircases and statues. The Kings Staircase immortalizes all the Portuguese kings in granite, from Dom Afonso Henriques to the King Dom José I. Among the box appear symbolic statues from which stand out the four Men’s ultimate purposes, the cardial virtues, the theological virtues, the signs of the zodiac, the five parts of the world, the …

All the preserved villages at Armamar are part of a recovery project of the Rural Centre of São Martinho das Chãs. The village of São Martinho das Chãs is quite well recovered, both regarding the houses and the streets, with a perfect preservation of its rustic traits. In the village, one may visit the 13th century church, the Mother Church. From the campanile one has the most beautiful views.

A circular pedestrian trail where one may visit the Fraga do Cucu, that brings to mind the image of a bird standing on a rock, the Cortelhos bridge, the alto das Barreiras, where the population took refug during the French invasions. It also passes by a unique nature built place, where the rocks sculpt curious ffects on the water. It is recommended that one takes this trail in the springtime of in the fall.