 Related to these changes has also been the attempted preservation of local grist mills; yet, issues associated with local property rights have made attempts for full conservation complicated.Much like other villages in the Trás-os-Montas, Agueira is richly associated with festival, both religious and secular.Celebrations mark Christmas, the Epiphany, Carnival, Easter and traditional "Dia do folar" (first Monday of Easter), All Saints Day and summer festival.