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Parador - Casa da Ínsua
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- Viseu Cathedral, 16th century
- Walls and gates of the ancient city
- La Misericordia Church, 18th century
- Archbishop's Palace
- Roman fortification
- Cava de Viriato, defensive structure dating from the Roman Empire
- Horseback riding
- Golf
- Equestrian sports
- Game and entertainment room
- Adventure sports (upon request)
- Winery tours
- Archaeological tours
- Cultural tours
The varied traditional cuisine is one of the main attractions of the Dão region. Tastes such as caldo verde (potato kale soup), rice dishes, veal and young beef, and of course, cod are a delight for the senses.
Highlights among the products provided by the gardens and lands of this region include Bravo de Esmolfe apples, grown on the property; housemade sheep's milk cheeses with the Serra da Estrela designation of origin; and lastly, sweets from Castendo, all of which allow the Parador Casa da Ínsua to offer a unique culinary experience.
Sample both local Portuguese cuisine and international dishes, accompanied by our own wines, a wonderfully flavorful experience and the perfect opportunity to discover Portugal's gastronomy. And the surroundings make the meal even more unforgettable.
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Cheese Festival
- Event: International cheese festival
- Date: First Friday in February
- Place: Penalva do Castelo
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Holy Week
- Event: Holy Week and Palm Sunday mass in the courtyard at Casa da Ínsua
- Date: March
- Place: Penalva do Castelo and Casa da Ínsua
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Festival of St. Matthew
- Event: Viseu festival dating back more than 500 years
- Date: August–September
- Place: Viseu
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Penalva do Castelo Festival
- Event: Local annual festival
- Date: August 25
- Place: Penalva do Castelo
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Grape Harvest and Wine Festival
- Event: Grape harvest
- Date: September 1–15
- Place: Penalva do Castelo and surrounding area
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Bravo de Esmolfe Apple Festival
- Event: National apple festival
- Date: October 1–15
- Place: Esmolfe
