Located in the heart of the Montesinho Natural Park, a protected area since 1979, it aims to preserve, disseminate and interpret the typical landscape of the region, proposing outdoor experiences such as walking, donkey, horse, fauna observation and environmental education activities , in addition to the Park, it also asserts itself as a nature reserve, promoting the protection of fauna and flora of the region, an ecomuseum, conserving and promoting traditional architecture and crafts. It also has a Mycological Center, Interpretative Center of the Iberian Wolf, Centro Hipico and the Center for Interpretation of Portuguese typical Breeds.