In the northern village of Gerês, on top of a small hill, about 1130 meters above sea level, can be found in granite outcrops several tears, which indicate the foundations of a building almost rectangular plant. The pair of these there are still circular fittings on the side of the same rocks, similar to those used on jambs doors for docking of ashlars superiors. On site and under the outcrop there is a simple shelter, where they found small fragments of medieval pottery. At the top there is a sink, of quadrangular shape with 3.80 meters long, 1.5 meters wide …

The plan of the castle is an irregular Pentagon. Features a thick wall and is reinforced in every angle with a tower. Four of the five towers were restored. The main façade is torn by a round arch, which provides access, through a domed, the entrance door, with bow down inside. On the second floor there is a double-drill arcade loggia, based on oitavados and pillars in inverted cone shaped Corbels, with an arched window broken on Corbels, on each side. Has four vaulted rooms that open onto a central courtyard with cistern in half, preceded by pilasters and classicizantes …

Construction of military protection is located in a hilly location with a stunning panoramic view. The remains of several types of construction in the Tower proved their longevity. It houses the Museum of the castle of Lanhoso.

Despite the poor state of conservation and corresponding asset value, little castle of Santa Cruz or the arches has great historical significance and regional scientific interest enough for understanding the Organization and evolution of medieval settlement in the Minho region.

This castle has a rectangular plan and was probably founded during the morrish occupation. Conquered by the Portuguese crown in 1217, the king Dom Afonso II orderd the construction of a castle on the site and donated it to the religious Order of Santiago. With the passing of the years and after losing its military functions, it went through a decaying process. Inside there are vestiges of a cistern and several constructions.

This fortress was built by Sancho I, having been restored during the reign of King Dinis. The castle remains, at present, the keep with twinned Windows and crowned by battlements polygonal. Over the centuries this site received several fortifications.

At the foot of the Serra do Larouco, among o Corgo o Corgo and do Fojo of the Goatherd, 1090 ft maximum altitude is a rugged Hill that was once a fortified settlement of pre-Roman times. For the whole lot are visible remnants of alignments of structures, with higher incidence on the upper deck, where you will find the highest concentration of ceramic materials. There are also remains of walls. Of North and Northwest defence was natural. Iron age fortified settlement, taking into account the ceramic booty found.

This castle was built by King Dinis between the 13th and 14th centuries. Some of the walls that surrounded the old town remain from the original construction. The area where the wall existed is currently occupied by housing.

Castle built during the reign of Dom Sancho I, under the ruins of an older fortification. In the reign of Dom Fernando underwent restoration and, in 1755, suffered a lot of damage with the earthquake. Later, the French invaders left the castle in a State of great disrepair, which evolved into the State of total abandonment. Nowadays, preserves some towers of 14th century, including the donjon. The room of the castle is transformed into a garden and is a pleasant place of leisure.

Castle located on top of a hill, in an area surrounded by the village. The walls were raised by the Arabs and, later, D. Dinis expanded the fortification and D. Manuel ordered its reconstruction. This castle was part of the defensive system of Linhas Torres. Ruined by the 1755 earthquake, it still retains some sections of the wall and the large semi-circular turret that defended the entrance to the former Palace. Inside the wall, in an oval shape, there is a chapel, the citadel that includes the keep and three cisterns.