Alto Minho — Where Nature Slows Down the Pace

Located in the northwest of Portugal, Alto Minho is a land shaped by rivers, mountains and traditions.
Here, time passes more serenely. Nature isn't just scenery - it's part of everyday life.
It's a place to take a deep breath, rediscover your balance and feel truly at home.

Pure Nature, at Its Own Pace

Peneda-Gerês National Park
Ancient mountains, waterfalls and unspoiled landscapes invite you to long walks, quiet mornings and deep breaths.

The Rhythm of the Vez and Lima Rivers
Crystal-clear waters, riverside paths and shady banks - here, nature sets the pace, and we just follow it.

Timeless Villages
Discover Sistelo, the “Portuguese Tibet”, and the iconic stone granaries of Soajo - living symbols of Minho's rural heritage.

Authentic flavors of Minho

Fresh Vinho Verde
Light, vibrant and deeply connected to the earth - the ideal companion for leisurely afternoons.

Traditional Minho cuisine
Genuine flavors, local ingredients and recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Gravel
Cachena meat from Arcos de Valdevez

Here, food is not rushed. It's shared, savored and remembered.

A True Experience of Slow Travel

Alto Minho is not made up of to-do lists or crowds.
It's made up of quiet moments, natural rhythms and meaningful experiences.
A destination for those seeking authenticity, silence and a deeper connection to the place.

Natural Heritage

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
A protected landscape where nature, tradition and sustainability coexist in harmony.

Manuela e José Quintanilha

Manuela and José Quintanilha

Carvalha House hosts

Carvalha House was born from a dream shared by Manuela and José QuintanilhaThe project was designed to transform an old ruin, lost in time, into a haven of charm and authenticity. More than rebuilding walls, his vision was to breathing new life into the spacerespecting its identity and embracing the environmental responsibility as a fundamental value.

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