Located in front of the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the Padrão do Salado has been classified as a National Monument since 1910.

[1] It was erected in 1340[1] at the initiative of Afonso IV of Portugal to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Río Salado that took place the same year.

The Portuguese sovereign had participated in this battle in support of his son-in-law, Afonso XI of Castile, helping him defend against a Muslim invasion.

The limestone Normand cross, located in the middle of the monument, originally plated with gold,[2] was gifted by local merchant Pedro Esteves in 1342.

On a lower level on the shaft of the cross: 4 sculptures representing Vincent of Saragossa, Philip the Apostle, Saint Torcato and the Guardian Angel.