Located to the northeast of Montalegre, it belongs to the Old Massif. It measures 10 km and it is the second highest mountain in Portugal, with its peak at an altitude of 1527 metres, at the Fonte da Pipa (Barrel Fountain). From the top, one views the Lima, Tâmega, Cávado and Rabagão valleys, as well as several villages and the small town of Montalegre. Besides the landscapes, there are also horses and one can do mountain sports, such as hang gliding, paragliding, climbing and walks.
A river that is tributary of the Cávado river's left bank, born between the Barroso and the Larouco hills. It is 37 km long and it is used for producing electricity at the Alto Rabagão and Venda Nova dams. The access to the sping is by foot, after Codeçoso.
A river that has its spring on the Larouco hill, at an altirude of about 1520 metres. The river crosses Braga, Barcelos and has its mouth by Esposende. It is 135 kilometres long.
A river that is born on the Barroso mountain, near Sarraquinhos, in the parish of Montalegre. It flows to the left bank of the Tâmega river, near Cabeceiras de Basto. The Covas river flows to it.
Area of great natural beauty, with large rock formations where it passes the river Assureira. Wooded location with several wooden footbridges, allowing visitors to pass from one side to the other.