Melgaço
Located in Alto Minho, Melgaço is a mountainous municipality located between the left bank of the Minho river and the Peneda and Soajo mountains. As a curiosity, it is the northernmost municipality in Portugal. The origin of the word Melgaço is not peaceful among historians. While some argue that it comes from pre-Roman times, from the word melgaecus, others argue that it comes from the Latin mallicaceus, which means “land abundant in honey”. Currently, one of the biggest factors in Melgaço's development is the production of the famous Alvarinho wine. Known for its delicate aroma and citrine color, this wine already has a 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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