A small village located on the right bank of the Pônsul River, it is believed to have been the imposing city of Egitânia during the Visigothic period. Before the Visigoths, it is believed to have been inhabited by the Lusitanians and Romans. The Islamic invasion destroyed much of the remains of previous civilizations, although some monuments from the Roman era still survive (part of the walls, a semi-cylindrical tower, a large gate, remains of roads, and a bridge over the Pônsul River). From the Manueline period, one can appreciate the doors and windows, and even the Cathedral (which blends a …

A small village located on the slopes of Cabeço de Monsanto, at an altitude of 758 meters, known as "the most Portuguese village in Portugal." Wild nature and human construction combine in a harmonious combination, resembling, from a distance, a stone fortress. The houses are "invaded" by enormous granite boulders that serve as floors, walls, and ceilings. A settlement of military origins, it was here that, according to legend, Viriato withstood a seven-year siege. Monsanto Castle was recaptured from the Arabs.

Located on a foothill, above a wide plain, Idanha-a-Nova still has an archaic aspect. The buildings show vestiges of the 16th and 18th centuries and there are still some elements left of the old medieval walls. The abundace of clay underground made it a pottery centre. Vestiges of the castle, whose construction was ordered by Gualdim Paes, and several churches and manors, namely the House of the Marquis of Graciosa and that of the Count of Idanha-a-Nova stand out. The sanctuary of Our Lady of Almortão and the Ponsul dam are located nearby.

This borderline village is located on a granite area surrounded by vines, orchards and woods, on the right bank of the Erges river. The steep, narrow streets hide ancient vestiges, such as the old fortress (probably a roman watchtower recovered by the first dinasty) or the roman bridge (with five arches and 92 metres). It was once the siege of the parish, as may be seen by its manuelin pillory. Nonetheless, the parish was extinct in 1836 and later became a part of Idanha-a-Nova. Other interesting spots: the mother church, the chapels (Saint Marinha, Saint Pedro and Saint Sebastião), the …

On the right bank of the Ponsul river, on the south side of the Penha Garcia Mountain foothill, this village, with the same name as the mountain, is known for the many fossils found there (trilobites). Penha Garcia must have once been a lusitan castro (a celtic village). Of th four churchs that once existed here only the church of the Espírito Santo (16th century) is still used as such. Two other churches were ruined but were recovered (Saint Lourenço and Saint Sebastião). The 16th century mother church has a gothic image of Our Lady of Leite (milk). A special …