Amarante

Amarante is distributed in about forty parishes, 18 of those located along the right bank of the Tâmega river and the others on the left bank of the same river. This closeness to the river makes the city attractive for lovers of fishing and nautical activities. The Serras do Marão and da Aboboleira, with its typical schist villages and diversified flora and fauna, are other points of interest for nature lovers. The historical and cultural heritage wealth is impressive: the monastery and the church of São Gonçalo, the churches of São Pedro and São Domingos, the Museu Amadeo de Souza Cardoso and the medieval bridge. In addition to these monuments, you will be able to find traces of the Romanesque style in several buildings along the streets: porticoes, arches and capitols, among others. Regarding gastronomy, we recommend the veal, the lamb or the Bacalhau à Zé da Calçada or à Custódia (codfish recipes), served with vinho verde of the region. For dessert, indulge in the conventual sweets, original from Santa Clara's convent: papos-de-anjo (sweets made with eggs, cinnamon, lemon and rum), foguetes (sweets filled with egg sauce), brisas do Tâmega (sweets made with almonds and Port wine and served in ship-like cookies), lérias (sweets made of water, brown sugar and almonds), among others.

Where to eat in Amarante

Largo do Paço
Author, Contemporary, International, Mediterranean, Portuguese
85.00 €

Largo do Paço restaurant is a unique space in Portugal, astonishes every minute of a meal, which is…

Quinta da Lama
Portuguese
15.00 €

Quinta da Lama was an old olive oil press that later became a typical restaurant, with a dcor based…

What to do in Amarante

Bolos de São Gonçalo de Amarante

Amarante

Os bolos de São Gonçalo são muito conhecidos em Amarante, sobretudo por serem trocados pelos namorados no dia da festa deste santo casamenteiro, no dia 10 de janeiro.

Golfe de Amarante

Amarante

Mountain route, embellished by several waterfalls, is ideal for those who wish to play golf in one of the most beautiful scenery of Northern Portugal. Situated on Quinta da Deveza and surrounded by a beautiful and healthy environment of mountains, the course of Amarante was inaugurated in 1997 is a meandering mountain field that requires precision, due to its narrowness, …

Parque Aquático de Amarante

Amarante

Several aquatic amusement park, opened in 1994, only in the North of the country. With a maximum capacity of 1200 people, offering privileged views over the river Tâmega. The amusement equipment available are the following: swimming pool for adults, children's pool, snail, Bobsleigh track, Aqualândia, multiple lanes and fast lanes. There is also a bar, a shop and an infirmary.

Serra da Aboboreira

Amarante

The Aboboreira Mountain has wonderful views, namely on the Baião and Marco de Canaveses sides. It is located by the Marão Mountain. The Menhir of Travanca, one of the most complete in the Iberian Peninsula, is located there.

Convento, Igreja de São Gonçalo e Claustro

Amarante

Founded in 1540, this convent features of various eras. In this monument are the main façade, the taste, the filipino side, with its three-story portico, (being the last Baroque, with pediment crowned by the Royal shield). A special attention to the balcony of Kings, five arches Gallery to the left side of the portico, the two cloisters and the interior, …

Museu Rural do Marão

Amarante

This equipment is the result of the recovery of an olive oil mill of the fifth meeting, in the parish of Gondar. With an exhibition area of about 400 m2, includes sacred art, pieces of black pottery and utensils and artifacts relating to professions and rural activities, intending to demonstrate, appealingly, the history of the region, in agricultural terms, ways …

Passeio por Amarante

Amarante

To learn a little of Amarante, start your walk along the bridge, in the city centre. This bridge, classified as a national monument, worth a visit to admire its Baroque details and to enjoy the beautiful view over the Tâmega …

Ponte de Amarante

Amarante

The platform is sheltered by a parapet and is settled in a tubular and worked cornice. The giants crowning is done by four narrow balconies with stone terrace. In each top it is possible to see two pairs of baroque …

Igreja de São Domingos

Amarante

In higher quota to the Church of the convent of São Gonçalo, this temple was built in the first half of the 18th century by Dominican Third. Holder of a Baroque-style facade, the interior is lavishly decorated with gilt, with …

Mosteiro de São Salvador de Travanca

Amarante

This is one of the most known Romanic Monasteries. It is rather well conserved with rich sculptures elements and a high crenel tower with a bell which doorway displays in its tympanum an Agnus Dei. The church main doorway has …

Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso

Amarante

This space aims to maintain the initial collections, mostly of archaeology, even though it is currently more devoted to modern and contemporary Portuguese artworks, namely of painting and sculpture, including important artists such as António Carneiro and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso.

Igreja de São João Baptista de Gatão

Amarante

This Romanic temple underwent several transformations on the 15th and 17th century and the campanile is from this last period. On the building inside, stands out the six frescoes from the end of the 15th century.

Parque Florestal de Amarante

Amarante

A park with lush vegetation. It has a picnic area.

Igreja de São Pedro

Amarante

This 18th century temple presents, on the frontage, a bell ringer tower topped by an attic in small arches. The inside of the nave has panels of glazed tiles from the 17th century. It is worthy to be mentioned the …

Where to sleep in Amarante

Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux

5 star

A 16TH-century palace, in the Centre of Amarante, just forty minutes from the port and an hour in the Douro Valley, is the Casa da Calçada. Has to offer its gu…

Monverde – Wine Experience Hotel

4 star

Edificado numa propriedade com 30 hectares, 22 dos quais de vinha, entre Felgueiras e Amarante, o novo hotel de 4 estrelas disponibiliza 29 quartos e 1 apartam…

Casa da Nogueira

"A casa da nogueira" is a house built at the end of sec. XIX. It has three double rooms and one individual, equipped with bathroom and heating. It also has liv…