The historic village of Castelo Rodrigo has a well-preserved Gothic castle, a rare example of Leonese-style architecture in Portugal. The wall dates back to at least the 12th century and was probably the site of an earlier Almohad settlement. It underwent major reconstruction during the reign of Dom Dinis. It includes the following classified heritage:

• Walls and palace of Cristóvão de Moura classified as a National Monument, since 1922 (Decree-Law).
• The pillory, classified as National Monument since 1922 (Decree-Law).
• The church “Nossa Senhora do Rocamador”, specifically its roofs, has been classified as an Asset of Public Interest since 1961.

It is part of the network of Historical Villages of Portugal (AHP), created and recognized through the Regulatory Order (No. 2/1995 of 11 January 1995) and Decree No. 23/1996 of 22 July 1996, which establishes the geographical area designated for the Global Regeneration Plan.

Tourism and agriculture are the main activities, including subsistence and medium-scale agriculture; distribution based on short consumption chains and also on export; and supply of value-added products in the processing chain. Culture has been gaining ground. Promoted by both the Network of Historical Villages of Portugal and the Municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, initiatives have contributed to the establishment of artistic structures in the Historical Village.

Given its proximity to Spain, the village has border influences, also based on its history, whose culture is reflected in the tourist animation through culinary and commercial relations.