a mini guide to AMARANTE

At the North of Portugal, crossed by the Tâmega River and snug by the Marão and Aboboreira mountains, there is a region where history and culture abound, Amarante. and this is your mini guide!

Walking around Amarante is a very exciting challenge. Anywhere in the county there is always a little history and new curiosities to discover. This mini guide shows you that this small town in the district of Porto is more like a box of surprises! 

Have you ever thought about why visit this town, or what to see here?

In fact, it doesn’t matter the answer… This is your guide.

Why go there?

In Amarante is remarkable the separation between the rural area and the urban area, but these two areas exist in a way that complement each other and result in the charm of this city.

In the urban space the historical and cultural heritage are huge, first in the rural area it is nature that is evidenced by rivers and mountains, secondly at the foot of which are raised villages of hardworking and determined people. The two make Amarante richier and are worth exploring!

Again, Amarante has several attractions and activities related to heritage, nature, wine, sports, leisure and creativity. There’s everything for everyone. You can’t escape a place like this.

What to do?

In Amarante there is always more to do! First, you can cycle through the Tâmega, along the riverbanks and through so many other trails that Amarante offers us to get in touch with the mountains and the hills.

Second, in Amarante the thermal offer is vast: Turkish baths, immersion baths, massages and showers, perfect to decompress!

Third, there are countless experiences of cultural enrichment and stories, from the venerated S. Gonçalo, the mesmerizing bridge over the river, the ‘Solar dos Magalhães’ or the ‘Casa da Cerca’ to the main shopping street of where there is always a piece of history to tell – fragments of the immense material and immaterial patrimony of this city!

Not to mention Amarante is still an authentic treasure in the universe of Vinho Verde. In places and events dedicated to wine, get to know production processes, participate in tastings and, better yet, create your own flavor from grape varieties of the region. Additionally, you can still find plenty of fun in the water at the Amarante Aquatic Park.

Therefore, from painting to sculpture, or handicraft and photography, all the arts have a space in Amarante. You can also take the opportunity to know the Amarante traditions! To be sure, try typical dishes, the conventual sweets, the green wine…

here to stay?

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here to eat?

In Amarante, the surrounding mountains dictate the gastronomy and wine. In your visit go to ‘Casa Herédio’ for the menu with Leitão (a Pork Sandwiche) accompained with Champagne. At the riverside choose ‘Pobre Tolo’ for an ox loin with traditional cheese and incredible desserts. And as always, pairing with a green wine!

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