Melgaço
Located in the Alto Minho, Melgaço is a mountainous municipality situated between the left bank of the river Minho and the Peneda and Soajo mountains. As a curiosity, it is the municipality in the more northerly part of Portugal. The origin of the word Melgaço is not clear among the historians. While some argue that it derives from the pre-Roman times, from the word melgaecus, others argue that it derives from the Latin mallicaceus, which means "land with abundance of honey". Its occupation dates back to the pre-Roman times, which have left several traces in the territory. The highlights include the Castro Laboreiro zone whit its dolmens, cave drawings, Celtic villages and Celtic and Roman bridges. The region has undergone a major evolution when, in 1170, Dom Afonso Henriques ordered for it to be populated and for the castle to be rebuilt. Melgaço has been, since that time, an important defensive point of the crown against the Castile advances. Currently, one of the biggest factors of Melgaço's development is the production of the famous Alvarinho wine. Known for its delicate aroma and citric color, this wine already has its own place, that defends and promotes its identity – Solar do Alvarinho.
What to do in Melgaço
Where to eat in Melgaço
Mediterranean, Portuguese
25.00 €
Cozy place where you can enjoy the best gastronomy of the region, situated in the heart of the vill…
Portuguese, Regional
18.00 €
The restaurant Foral de Melgaço is located in the Hotel Monte Prado. It has a modern atmosphere, wi…
Portuguese
22.00 €
A rustic house, with a regional deecor and a menu of fine dishes of the Minho region. The name Adeg…
Regional
15.00 €
Restaurante tradicional localizado na Branda da Aveleira. A especialidade da casa é a carne de cach…
Fast food, Italian, Portuguese
5.00 €
Pizzeria with take-away service, offering a huge variety of combined dishes, salads, hamburgers in …
Regional
A restaurant that is over 70 years old, locatd in the Albergaria Boa Vista. It has a large space, d…
Portuguese, Regional
20.00 €
A restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere that serves several regional dishes and fine wines. A spec…
Portuguese
10.00 €
A restaurant located by the Peneda-Gerês National Park, in an area of great natural beauty, that fe…
Where to sleep in Melgaço
4 star
Monte Prado-Hotel & SPA is synonymous with "be well" and in balance with nature: the vast pine forests, the slope at the bottom if we let bathe by the Minho ri…
Rustic house located in the village preserved of Bland of Hazel. Excellent choice for those looking for nature tourism in the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Rustic house located in the village preserved of Bland of Hazel, ideal for those looking for nature tourism in the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
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