Located on high ground, close to the river and the Odivelas dam, the village of Alvito is one of the most beautiful and oldest in Alentejo. Remains from the Neolithic period have been found and several Roman artefacts were found. Suevi, Visigoths and Muslims also passed through these parts. The architectural heritage is extremely rich. The castle (dating from 1481), the Santa Luzia chapel and the main church are considered national monuments. Also noteworthy are the museum of sacred art, the library, the hermitage of Santa Luzia, the pillory and the Águas dos Peixes manor house. It has an equestrian …

The town is very old and there are remains dating back to Roman times, such as the Roman bridge located less than 300 meters from the town. It had its first charter granted by the provincial of the order of Santa Trindade on August 18, 1280. There is no doubt that the settlement of the territory of this parish goes back to times not only prior to the 12th century, but which certainly dates back to pre-Roman times. Vila Nova da Baronia was initially called "Vila Nova de a par de Alvito" and then "Vila Nova de Alvito", changing, in …

From this place it is possible to observe a beautiful landscape of the fields characteristic of this municipality.

From this place it is possible to observe a beautiful landscape of the fields characteristic of this municipality.

Located on the Guadiana River, this dam performs the function of counter embalming the Alqueva Dam.

Small water course, which crosses the lands of Marmelar and flows into the waters of the Guadiana.

Very simple and well maintained garden space, located in the center of Vila de Frades. To match the white of the surrounding houses, the trees have whitewashed trunks. It has garden benches with good shade to rest.

It is one of the famous lagoons of the Sete Cidades (Seven Towns). Surrounded by an edenic scenery, it is quite inviting for a stroll or a picnic by its peaceful banks. The legend says the colour difference between the water of the lagoons is due to the tears once shed by a blue eyed princess and a green eyed sheperd as their love was not possible.

Located in Odeleite, Castro Marim, this dam was built in Ribeira de Odeleite, which is born in Serra do Caldeirão. As a curiosity, aerial photography shows the shape of a blue dragon.

A typical village with traditional houses, some of which built with pillars of the roman mills. The pillory and the roman mines are worth a visit. Covas was awarded its charter by Dom Manuel I, in 1514.