With around 75,000 hectares, it is one of the largest protected natural areas in Portugal and a must-see for anyone arriving in this region where nature has been very generous. The Serra de Montesinho is characterized by its rounded hills and the valleys the Sabor, Maçãs and Baceiro Rivers. The fauna is varied and rich, with emphasis on the presence of wolves, deer, roe deer, nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are signposted walking paths that are a great way to get in touch with the vast biodiversity.

This mountain range is bordered to the north by the transition area to the Beja clay and pre-clay region, to the east by the Guadiana River, to the west by the Serra de Monchique, and to the south by the Barrocal Algarvio. It is therefore located in the central part of the Algarve, belonging to the Old Massif, in southern Portugal. The maximum altitude is 577 meters, reached at Pico do Mu, and its vegetation has characteristics typical of the Algarve region. It has very low population density, with a resident population of approximately 70,000.

Anyone unfamiliar with the Aire and Candeeiros mountain ranges might think that their elevations of 577 and 613 meters respectively would be nothing extraordinary in terms of landscape. However, this massif, stretching between Ourém in the north and Rio Maior in the south, is a veritable kingdom of (limestone) stone. Besides the two mountain ranges that give it its name, it includes the Serra de Mendiga, the Santo António Plateau, and part of the São Mamede Plateau. Also, noteworthy is the Dinosaur Footprints Natural Monument.

The Casa do Tempo was created to serve as a space for heritage preservation and a vibrant hub for cultural and educational activities. Therefore, in addition to hosting several temporary exhibitions each month, the Casa do Tempo also houses a permanent exhibition that, through contemplation of news reports from the newspaper "O Castanheirense" since January 1, 1937, and the appreciation of a collection of objects related to the wool industry, allows us to journey through the history of Castanheira de Pêra.

The Cedofeita Street was built into structure as a main thoroughfare of the walled city and, in 1784, João de Almada e Melo ordered to cut through the Quinta da Torrinha. Most of the constructions are from the XVIII, XIX and XX centuries, although you can still find some buildings from the XVII century. Balconies, terraces, irons, glazed tiles, ashlars-work, ceramics and mansards are some the architectonical elements that contribute to particularize this thoroughfare, which has equally a big historic and cultural importance.

Organized by the Centro Nacional de Cultura, this walk takes you to know the Portuguese Baroque, characterized both for the sobriety of the architectonical space as for the exuberance of its decoration. The golden chromium plated woodcarving, the glazed tiles, the decorative paintings, the stucco, the furniture and, generally, the plastic and decorative arts, combine to create the ostentation of the Baroque. The references of this tour are notable exemplars of the Portuguese art (civil and religious architecture), through which you can be integrated in the spirit of a time that marked the XVII and XVIII centuries.

Although it is set in a luxury condo, this healthclub is accessible to anyone who wants to take care of body and mind. Enjoys excellent natural lighting and a relaxing and familiar environment, and has 3,500 m2 area spread over 3 floors, gym with cardiovascular and weight training equipment with views of the serra de Sintra, studios with more than 100 weekly group lessons and Zensations SPA, among other facilities. The smaller ones can also count on a series of activities prepared especially for them.

Located at the Cais Novo Warehouses, where the wines of the Companhia Geral de Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro used to be stored, this is a building that was constructed by the family Pinto da Cunha Saavedra in the 1700s. This space shows the privileged location of Oporto, as a commercial outpost, and relates mostly to the Port wine, the transportations, mainly along the Douro river, and the ways of life that were generated from those activities, namely with th coming of several foreign colonies. It has several programs for specific audiences.

This is the former home of writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro (1898-1974), author of books such as "A Selva", which describes the drama of emigrants and the exoticism of the Amazon jungle, and "Volta ao Mundo", a description of his almost two-year journey shortly before the Second World War. This building, dating from the mid-19th century, is now a museum that brings together the writer's books, manuscripts and personal objects, including the shoes and suitcase that accompanied him on this trip around the world.

The Casa do Ouvidor is the result of the reconstruction of an 18th century house adapted for Rural tourism in Casa de Campo. Composed of three independent units of accommodation type T2, is equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay, providing moments of full rest. Have garden, pool and jacuzzi integrated in a landscape of exception. Wherever you are in Pico Island, all you have to do is take the Regional Road St. Roch-Mercy and 21.8 km arrives at the House of Ouvidor.