The county seat, the town of Crato, was built on the ruins of an important city, perhaps Carthaginian, and had a charter in 1232. There are several archaeological monuments in this area. The keep and walls remain of the old castle (Property of Public Interest). Traditional activities include woodworking, stonework and cork work. The region's cuisine is rich and varied.

This village, located two kilometres north of Crato, stands out for its typically regional houses. A special note to the church of Flor da Rosa, from the 16th and 17th centuries, the monastery fountain and of the Álama, from the 15th century, some baroque manors and the monastery of the Flor da Rosa, currently a pousada. A traditional pottery centre, Flor da Rosa has a pottery school.