A village in the northeast of Trás-os-Montes, it was the county seat between 1315 and 1836. The region's landscape is characterized by an abundance of olive and almond trees and a scarcity of flora. In terms of cultural heritage, the pillory stands out, classified as a Property of Public Interest. From the Picote or Penedo dam you can see a beautiful landscape over the mountain and the Douro River.