São Gonçalo Travel Guide

Tourist 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.
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.

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Casa das Lérias

Casa das Lérias

3 out of 5
R. Cândido dos Reis 1 Amarante Porto
The price is NZ$108 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
NZ$108
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Museu de Arte Sacra and Mosteiro de São Gonçalo are ...
Casa das Lérias
Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

5 out of 5
Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego
The price is NZ$1,949 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$1,949
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ...
Six Senses Douro Valley
Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA

5 out of 5
Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro Baiao
The price is NZ$284 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$284
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA
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.
D'Autor Village

D'Autor Village

4 out of 5
Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto
Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 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 26 Aug 2025

D'Autor 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
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Guimarães. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
Sitio tranquilo, instalações excelentes, pessoal muito simpático. Na habitação havia alguma Humidade.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025

Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar
Villa 15 minutes from Porto

Villa 15 minutes from Porto

Paredes, Carvalhal PARADA DE TODEIA
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Paredes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Pista do Kartódromo de Baltar and Monte ...
Villa 15 minutes from Porto
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