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

Where to sleep in Melgaço

Monte Prado Minho Hotel & Spa
Monte Prado Minho Hotel & Spa

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…

Casa do Piorno
Casa do Piorno

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.

Casa da Fonte do Carvalhinho
Casa da Fonte do Carvalhinho

Rustic house located in the village preserved of Bland of Hazel, ideal for those looking for nature tourism in the Peneda-Gerês National Park.

Near Melgaço

Vila Nova de Cerveira

Vila Nova de Cerveira


Vila Nova de Cerveira is strongly influenced by the Minho River, which delimits the entire municipality and provides magnificent views to those who p…

Valença

Valença


Also known as Valença do Minho, this municipality is bordered to the north and northwest by the Minho River, which separates it from Spain. This rive…

Paredes de Coura

Paredes de Coura


Paredes de Coura, right in the heart of Minho, is a mountainous municipality, with its highest point being Corno do Bico, at 883 meters above sea lev…

Monção

Monção


Monção is bounded by the fertile Minho River and the rugged Peneda mountains. Its privileged location meant that its valleys were sought after for ag…