Amarante

Travel Guide

Amarante probably had its origin in the primitive peoples who inhabited the Aboboreira mountain range (inhabited since the Stone Age), although the exact name of its founders is unknown.  However, it only began to gain importance and visibility after the arrival of São Gonçalo (1187-1259), born in Tagilde, Guimarães, who settled here after pilgrimage through Rome and Jerusalem.  To this saint is attributed the construction of the old bridge over the River Tâmega.
Amarante probably had its origin in the primitive peoples who inhabited the Aboboreira mountain range (inhabited since the Stone Age), although the exact name of its founders is unknown.  However, it only began to gain importance and visibility after the arrival of São Gonçalo (1187-1259), born in Tagilde, Guimarães, who settled here after pilgrimage through Rome and Jerusalem.  To this saint is attributed the construction of the old bridge over the River Tâmega.
Amarante is a Lovely town in Porto district to relax! If you go there Visit "São Gonçalo" church!
Fun shot at sunrise of Church São Gonçalo and Ponte de São Gonçalo bridge reflecting in Tamega River
Casa da calçada in Amarante it's a Beautiful place to relax in a weekend. It's in the city center and it's in front of the Tâmega river. The restaurant has one Michelin star.
Casa das Lérias

Casa das Lérias

3 out of 5
R. Cândido dos Reis 1 Amarante Porto
Stay at this hotel in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Museu de Arte Sacra and Mosteiro de São Gonçalo are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Would definitely book again.
A lovely place. Has a nice café as part of the hotel that serves pastries and coffees and is also used by locals. The terrace has views over the river. We enjoyed relaxing by the small pool and it was located close to many restaurants. There is also a free public car park very close by.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Casa das Lérias
Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel by Unlock Hotels

Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel by Unlock Hotels

4 out of 5
Qta Sanguinhedo, Castanheiro Redondo Amarante
The price is ₩220,981 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩220,981
₩237,685 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Amarante. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quinta da Lixa Winery and Caves ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
Beautiful property, clean rooms, excellent wine and restaurant.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Monverde - Wine Experience Hotel by Unlock Hotels
Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux

Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux

5 out of 5
6 Largo do Paço Amarante
The price is ₩411,230 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
₩411,230
₩439,349 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions San Gonçalo Bridge and San Gonçalo ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Everything about the place is beautiful and deserves a longer stay to enjoy all the amenities. Unfortunately, the town is charming but does not offer much for more than 1 night. If I could do it again, I would arrive earlier to enjoy the facilities and great restaurants, spa, etc., and still have ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Peso Village

Peso Village

3.5 out of 5
Rua da Quinta do Peso, 85 Amarante Porto
Stay at this vacation home in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions San Gonçalo Bridge and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
This place is above snd beyond you can imagine. Very special . You feel, relax and welcome . Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Spa hot tub .. private , vineries very beautiful. The owner is sooo nice . Breakfast is unique.. home made and delivered to you every morning… wowwwww

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Peso Village
Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar

Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar

3 out of 5
Rua das Charnecas, 100 Guimarães
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Sitio tranquilo, instalações excelentes, pessoal muito simpático. Na habitação havia alguma Humidade.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar
D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025

D'Autor Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Colette

A great place to stay and a darling town

4/5 - Good

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Stayed in Amarante just to visit Douro Valley area. Beautiful drive from hotel to Pinhao.

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