Amarante: An elegant kind of Holiday
The lovely town of Amarante is located in the agricultural region of Minho, Portugal. The town is abundant in grapes and popular green wine. The town has also the famous and historical bridge and the striking stunning river of Rio Tamega. Cafes and restaurants are seen in the riverside, a great place for dining and with a glimpse of scenic river. The place has also the sacred churches in the region, mostly visited by devotees all over the world. The town isn't just about wines, river valleys, and vineyard. They also hold the famous paintings of remarkable artists of the history that are well preserved in the museums. And if you are looking for something exciting and fun, Aquapark has almost the best outdoor activities that will be enjoyed by the whole family.
Best Time to Visit
Participate in the annual celebration of Festa de Sao Goncalo, in honor of the Saint Goncalo of Amarante every June. The event concentrate on the church of Sao Goncalo in which is the saint of love and marriage. This month also is the best time for the warm weather of the town, traffic during these days are bearable while Amarante hotels might be fully booked so early booking is advisable.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visit the scared church of Igreja de Sao Goncalo, in commemoration of Saint Goncalo that is known to be the Saint of love and marriages. Localities believed that visiting and touching the tomb of Saint Goncalo would bring a chance of to one’s future love life and speeding of someone’s future marriage. Another great thing to do while staying here is dining in the cafes in the riverside of Ponte de Sao Goncalo, the historical river is the symbol of the town’s heroic act of the natives in defending Amarante against French.
Stay in Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux, a five-star that offers an elegant room in a 16th-century hotel. Hotel Navarra's gives you the overlooking view of the stunning river of Rio Tamega.