A typical settlement featuring traditional architecture, some of which feature houses built with pillars from Roman mills. The pillory and Roman mines in the area are noteworthy. Covas received a charter from King Manuel I in 1514.

A village situated in a scenic area, it boasts rustic granite houses scattered along irregular, winding streets. The population is dedicated to subsistence farming, which is predominant in the area. Cattle, chestnuts, and other agricultural products are the main source of local income. Located on a granite outcrop in the Aguiar Valley, there is a rock castle dating back to the 9th century. Interestingly, it is worth noting the existence of a music band, some 200 years old, composed of residents of the village and neighboring towns.