Nestled between valleys and hills, Alfândega da Fé preserves centuries-old traditions, roasted chestnuts in Autumn and schist villages that freeze time.

Azibo Reservoir is the star of Macedo — Blue Flag river beaches, hiking trails and unique biodiversity in the geopark.

Mogadouro Castle watches over the Transmontano plateau. Land of hunting, artisanal smoked meats and winter festivals that keep the region's identity alive.

The largest concentration of almond trees on the Iberian Peninsula blooms here. The Misericórdia Church holds 16th-century panels worth the journey.