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In Our Area
Grocerystore, Restaurant, Postoffice, Public Swimmingpool, Outdoor Sports, Nature, Spa (health and wellbeing)
Parks, Nature reserves
Nacional Parque 'de Penada Gerés
Nacional Parque 'Alvão'
Parque Natural 'de Montesinho
Parque Natural 'Douro Internacional'
Outdoor Sports
Outdoor sports is loved in this area. There are enough companies and organisations that provide you with these activities. Below you'll find some outdoor sports that are possible to do in our area.
Golf, mountain biking, sailing, waterski, boattrips, para-gliding, canoeing, adventure circuits, rafting, archery, paintball, hiking, gps and birding.
Cities & Curiosities
The North of Portugal has a rich history and a couple of cities are even on the Unesco world heritage list. Portugal has been all over the world and the world has been to Portugal, you will see. Although a lot might go back to the roman empire, the arabs and kelts have been here too. If you like history or architecture you will not be bored quickly. For lovers of wine this is an excellent area. Besides the famous portwines you'll find delicious young wines which will be a treat for your gustatory papillae.
Below you find some cities...
Barcelos
The place where the colourful cock, the symbol of portugal, originates. The story is about a man who, before he got hanged, made a dead cock crow as he prospected and thus obtained his freedom back.
Braga
The university city of the north and ofcourse the Bom Jesus, pelgrimage church of Braga with a huge Barock staircase.
Chaves
Combine a healthy and relaxing time in the Therms with a walk in the national parque 'Montesinho'. A great addition to your holidayplans.
Guimaráes
The castle and chapel of Santa Miguel is a good way to start your daytrip in Guimaráes. Continue your trip to the medieval palace of Count of Bragança and the church of Santos Passos and have a look at the Santiago square. A lovely city to visit.
Porto
The city of port wines, architecture and rich history. Porto is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. You'll find the Dom Luis bridge, the 'meseu do vinho do Porto', the river Douro, the casa da música (Rem Koolhaas) and a lot of steep roads. Good shoes are a must if you plan on going by foot. You can also take a tourbus or a dayticket for public transport to guide you through all curiosities.
Ponte de Lima
This city is included in the route to Santiago.
TIP!
We advise you to rent a car during your stay
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Barcelos
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Porto
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Vila do Conde
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