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Casa das Candeias | Nature | Mountain | Trails

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brCandeias House offers you a refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, set in the rural surroundings of Branda da Aveleira! brbrComfort and amenities are present in every nook and cranny so that you can enjoy your stay to the full. brbrIt has a social area with a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a salamander and a full bathroom with shower. Up the stairs you'll find two bedrooms, each with a double bed and a single bed in each room. brbrWhether it's the warmth of the wood burning stove or the comfort of the air conditioning, this space is designed to make you feel at home! brbrThe outdoor area opens a window onto the branda landscape and invites you to relax and let yourself be in the silence and buzz of nature! brbrAccess to Casa das Candeias is via a mountain path, the last 100 metres of which can only be reached by jeep or on foot! Privacy is guaranteed! brbrThe name of Casa das Candeias takes us back to ancient times when the only form of lighting was the ‘Candeia’. When it got dark, almost everything was done by candlelight (candeias): food was prepared, people ate at the table, dishes were washed, linen was spun and stories were told. Many stories throughout the night. brbrWealthier homes had several lamps (candeias), but poorer homes usually had just one lamp. brbrElectricity would only come into use many years later, arriving here too, in this remote village, lost in the mountains, but a meeting place for those who seek nature as a refuge! brbrWelcome to Candeias House! brbrVideo:
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Casa Boletus | Peneda-Gêres National Park | Pure Nature

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brCasa Boletus is a two-bedroom house with two double bedrooms, a sofa bed and the option of adding an extra single bed in one of the bedrooms. brbrIt also has an outdoor area with a barbecue, Smart TV and Wi-Fi. Bed linen and towels are provided. brbrThe kitchen is fully equipped. In the bathroom, you will find spare towels, a hairdryer and toiletries. The covered veranda overlooking the Laboreiro River valley is the perfect place to relax. brbrHere, you can choose to take a nap in the hammock or enjoy an aperitif while sitting in the outdoor armchairs. brbrCasa Boletus is the ideal place to relax and set off on adventures in nature! brbrDiscover this picturesque location... brbrCasa Boletus is located in Bago de Baixo, one of the most scenic winter pastures in Castro Laboreiro, currently uninhabited.The brandas and inverneiras are part of an ancient system of transhumance. The Inverneiras are the places chosen by the Castrejas communities to spend the winter and are located in the valley at altitudes between 700 and 900 metres. The brandas are the villages where the Castreja communities traditionally spend the summer and are located on the plateau, above 1000 metres in altitude. Bago de Baixo is a winter settlement located in the Laboreiro River valley, protected from the harsh cold. Casa Boletus faces south, which allows for several hours of sunlight with a breathtaking view over the Laboreiro River Valley. The Laboreiro River is 200 metres from Casa Boletus, allowing for a short walk and a dip in the crystal clear natural waters. One kilometre from the trail (10 minutes by car) there is a large lagoon known locally as ‘Poço do Contador’ and a few metres further up, the Pontes Waterfall offers an idyllic place for swimming and diving. In Bago de Baixo and its surroundings, there are walking trails approved by the Portuguese Camping and Mountaineering Federation, classified as short routes (PR), for example the Castrejo trail (17 km), or the Grande Rota (GR) which crosses the entire Peneda Gerês National Park (PNPG) from Castro Laboreiro, passing through Soajo, Vila do Gerês to Montalegre. The restoration of Casa Boletus took advantage of the original design and its architectural project combined tradition with comfort. brbrBy purchasing and restoring the house, the owners realised a dream and fulfilled a long-standing passion for Castro Laboreiro, which grew stronger over decades through collecting and identifying wild mushrooms and undertaking countless mycological excursions throughout the region. Castro Laboreiro has an exceptional diversity of mushrooms, including numerous species of Boletus, one of the most emblematic being Boletus edulis, which, due to its fleshy body, is known in the region as “cu gordo” (fat guy). These mycorrhizal fungi play a very important role in the forest ecosystem, as the roots of the fungi and those of the trees establish symbiotic relationships in which both benefit. The mycelium of the fungus spreads for kilometres, allowing the tree to capture more nutrients and, in return, the tree, mainly oaks, provides food for the fungus. brbr brbrThe name Casa Boletus is a tribute to Mother Nature! brbrVideo:
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Portas de Melgaço Apartment | Minho | The northernmost town in Portugal

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brPortas de Melgaço is a cosy two-bedroom apartment situated on the outskirts of the village of Melgaço, perfect for those seeking comfort, tranquillity and an excellent location from which to explore the Alto Minho region! brbrLocated on the first floor, the apartment features two bedrooms with double beds, offering a comfortable stay for families or groups of friends. It also has two fully equipped bathrooms — one with a bath and the other with a shower — ensuring greater convenience during your stay. brbrThe spacious living room includes a sofa bed, creating an ideal space to relax after a day of exploring the region. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a washing machine and tumble dryer, offering all the necessary amenities for short or extended stays. brbrThanks to its prime location, Portas de Melgaço is the ideal starting point for discovering the natural landscapes, cuisine, wines and cultural heritage of the Minho region, as well as exploring Melgaço, the northernmost town in Portugal. brbrJust a few kilometres away is the Lamas de Mouro Gate, one of the main entrances to the Peneda-Gerês National Park, where nature reveals all its grandeur through trails, waterfalls, wildlife and unforgettable landscapes. brbrIn the heart of Alvarinho country and surrounded by mountain scenery, rivers and unique trails, this is the perfect destination for those seeking authenticity, adventure and unforgettable experiences in the heart of nature! brbr brbr brbr brbr brbrVideo:
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Casa das Bouças de Cima | Privacy | Tranquillity | Private Pool

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brFeaturing a large garden and private pool, Casa das Bouças offers accommodation in Bouças, Alvaredo, 6 km from Melgaço. brbrThe region is known for its Alvarinho wine and its wineries, which guests can visit. Peneda-Gerês National Park is 20 km away. brbrFree Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available. brbrThe accommodation has a seating and dining area. All units are equipped with cable TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower in each unit. Towels and bed linen are provided. brbrIt features a kitchen with a hob, oven and dishwasher and another room with a kitchenette with a hob and a microwave oven. brbrIn winter, firewood is available to light the wood-burning stove, which creates a warm and pleasant atmosphere. brbrCasa das Bouças also includes barbecue facilities and an outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy the shade of chestnut trees on hot summer days and take refreshing dips in the property's private swimming pool. Fun is guaranteed! brbrSeveral river beaches are about a 25-minute drive away and the sea beaches are about a 60-minute drive away. Common activities in this area of Alto Minho include wine tasting, horse riding, rafting, canoeing and hiking. brbrCompletely private, this is the ideal place for a holiday with friends or family, with evenings filled with laughter and fun in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
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Casa das Bouças de Baixo | Privacy | Tranquillity | Private Pool

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brFeaturing a large garden and private pool, Casa das Bouças offers accommodation in Bouças, Alvaredo, 6 km from Melgaço. brbrThe region is known for its Alvarinho wine and its wineries, which guests can visit. Peneda-Gerês National Park is 20 km away. brbrFree Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available. brbrThe accommodation has a seating and dining area. All units are equipped with cable TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower in each unit. Towels and bed linen are provided. brbrIt features a kitchen with a hob, oven and dishwasher and another room with a kitchenette with a hob and a microwave oven. brbrIn winter, firewood is available to light the wood-burning stove, which creates a warm and pleasant atmosphere. brbrCasa das Bouças also includes barbecue facilities and an outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy the shade of chestnut trees on hot summer days and take refreshing dips in the property's private swimming pool. Fun is guaranteed! brbrSeveral river beaches are about a 25-minute drive away and the sea beaches are about a 60-minute drive away. Common activities in this area of Alto Minho include wine tasting, horse riding, rafting, canoeing and hiking. brbrCompletely private, this is the ideal place for a holiday with friends or family, with evenings filled with laughter and fun in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
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'Casa das Bouças' | Privacy | Tranquillity | Private Pool

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brFeaturing a large garden and private pool, Casa das Bouças offers accommodation in Bouças, Alvaredo, 6 km from Melgaço. brbrThe region is known for its Alvarinho wine and its wineries, which guests can visit. Peneda-Gerês National Park is 20 km away. brbrFree Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and free private parking is available. brbrThe accommodation has a seating and dining area. All units are equipped with cable TV. There is a private bathroom with a shower in each unit. Towels and bed linen are provided. brbrIt features a kitchen with a hob, oven and dishwasher and another room with a kitchenette with a hob and a microwave oven. brbrIn winter, firewood is available to light the wood-burning stove, which creates a warm and pleasant atmosphere. brbrCasa das Bouças also includes barbecue facilities and an outdoor seating area, where you can enjoy the shade of chestnut trees on hot summer days and take refreshing dips in the property's private swimming pool. Fun is guaranteed! brbrSeveral river beaches are about a 25-minute drive away and the sea beaches are about a 60-minute drive away. Common activities in this area of Alto Minho include wine tasting, horse riding, rafting, canoeing and hiking. brbrCompletely private, this is the ideal place for a holiday with friends or family, with evenings filled with laughter and fun in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
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Varanda do Outeiro | Country House | Melgaço | Termas

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brThe Varanda do Outeiro is a place of distant gazes, which extend and land on the mountains of Portugal and Spain! brbrAt the foot of them is the town of Melgaço and its castle, which at the time of the reign of King João I was the scene of the war for the independence of Portugal against Castile, as the legend of Inês Negra tells us,This house has been restored to provide you with every comfort and offers you, on the first floor, a large living room with a fireplace, a bedroom suite with a bathroom with shower, and two bedrooms with double beds and a bathroom with a bathtub. The entire floor is surrounded by a balcony overlooking the village of Melgaço and neighbouring Spain. brbrOn the ground floor, a fully equipped kitchen will allow this to be the centre of your meals and long conversations, and direct access to the outdoor area with barbecue and garden brings a feeling of freedom and well-being. In this space, you will also find a bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom with a shower. It is equipped to accommodate up to 8 people and has free Wi-Fi. brbrAt the foot of the Varanda do Outeiro lies the lung of the Melgaço Thermal Baths, the Minho River singing its glories, the vineyards of men who labour to refresh their souls with the luminous Alvarinho wine. brbrSerene are the days at Varanda do Outeiro, make them yours! brbr brbrParking note: it is possible to park a light car and SUV inside the property. Due to the narrow access, 7/9 seater vans may not be able to drive up to the house and must be parked on the street. brbr brbrVideo:
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'Casa do Rio' | Picturesque | Accommodation in Branda da Aveleira

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brThe name of Casa do Rio comes from recognising the beauty that Branda da Aveleira offers between Earth, Water, Sun, Fauna and Flora... A healthy energy that is indispensable to Life, and also from the fact that the house is very close to the River Aveleira.Casa do Rio is an accommodation that opens onto a spacious living room with an imposing fireplace, three double bedrooms and a sofa bed. It also has a bathroom with a shower. brbrAs it is only a short distance from the Peneda-Gerês National Park, its location is even more appreciated, with the Garranos and Cachena cattle, which are very common in these parts, standing out in the landscape! brbrIt thus becomes an embrace between nature and the men who walk through each part of the mountain, where the crystal-clear water and the visitor's desire to return to Branda da Aveleira go hand in hand. brbrCasa do Rio is part of the traditions of the local people and community, offering a place of comfort and relaxation that nature lovers are looking for! Being set in such a picturesque and pleasant Branda will envelop you and who knows, maybe the metamorphosis of Man into ‘Brandeiro’ will take place! brbrNow for a bit of history... brbrEvery year, at least since the 12th century, at the beginning of May, the ‘Brandeiros’ (people who transhumanced to the Brandas) from the parish of Gave, in the municipality of Melgaço, would take their flocks up to the pastures of Branda da Aveleira, thus freeing up the land at lower altitudes for growing maize and beans. The herds were mainly made up of cattle, sheep and horses, with some goats. brbrBy definition, the Branda is the place where summer time is spent, the time of year when the weather conditions are ‘milder’ (or 'brandas') than during the winter, when the shepherds return to their homes in the village. brbrWhen the tradition was still followed, the ‘brandeiros’ stayed on the mountain throughout the summer, with only a few of them going down to the village on Saturday to attend Sunday mass and bring supplies for the branda. This was a communal and mutual endeavour, with the ‘brandeiros’ who went down bringing food for those who stayed. brbrThe Branda da Aveleira, situated at an altitude of around 1100 metres, where the river Vez is formed by the waters of the Aveleira, Vidoeiro and Calçado streams, is a mountain area marked by human presence and where traces of the Ice Age known as the ‘Wurm Glaciation’ are still visible. brbrBranda da Aveleira, due to its traditions and location, offers its visitors great opportunities to enjoy the magnificent scenery, on foot or by mountain bike, following the various trails, always accompanied by the calm of the mountains. brbrAnd at the end of the day, it invites you to savour a fine plate of local cuisine in the only restaurant in the area, which owes its name to the man from the mountains: ‘O Brandeiro’. brbrCome, sit by the fire and let Casa do Rio captivate you! brbr brbr brbrVideo:
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Casa da Telhada | Rustic | Rafting Capital | Northern Portugal

Melgaço, Porto e Norte, Portugal

Description:brCasa da Telhada is an outstanding example of rural architecture in the Melgaço region. brbrLocated in the heart of Minho, known for its natural beauty and historical traditions, this house rebuilt in granite stone represents a fusion between the authenticity of the past and contemporary comfort. It has undergone a restoration process that has preserved its original structure and where you can appreciate some of the artefacts of our ancestors. brbrThe granite stone details, a striking feature of the local architecture, give Casa da Telhada a rustic and charming aesthetic and contribute to the cosy and picturesque atmosphere of the place.On the ground floor, you are welcomed by a fully equipped kitchen with a wood-burning stove that adds a cosy atmosphere to your meals, a bathroom with a shower, and a room with a pool table. Upstairs, you will find two suites with double beds and bathrooms with showers, a separate room where two double beds can be placed, and a living room with a television. On the third and top floor, there is another suite with a double bed and a bathroom with a shower. brbr brbrSet in a stunning landscape, characteristic of the Minho region. Surrounded by vineyards, green fields and majestic mountains, it offers visitors a unique experience, where the tranquillity of the rural environment is combined with the opportunity to explore nature and local traditions. brbrThe Melgaço region is famous for its Alvarinho wines, and visitors to Casa da Telhada have the opportunity to savour and learn about these wines in an enriching oenological experience that they can ask for or go on a Radical adventure, were this not the most radical destination in Portugal. In addition, its proximity to the Peneda-Gerês National Park provides guests with a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling and wildlife watching. brbrWhether you're looking to relax in the midst of nature or explore the region's rich cultural and gastronomic heritage, Casa da Telhada is a charming refuge that offers an authentic immersion in the beauty and tradition of Minho, providing a memorable stay for its visitors. brbrWith capacity for up to 10 people, it is the ideal accommodation for those travelling in a group of family or friends, where you can enjoy the calm of the countryside and the warm welcome of the Alto Minho region!brVideo:
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