Your Private Nature Retreat in Alto Minho: River Beaches & Slow Living
Carvalha House — Your nature retreat in Alto Minho There is a side of Portugal that escapes most conventional tourist itineraries. Far from the hustle and bustle of big cities and crowded beaches in the south, there is a region of granite mountains, colorful rivers...
The Best Vacation Rentals in Arcos de Valdevez: The Perfect Retreat for Peace and Quiet
Finding the perfect retreat in northern Portugal requires discernment. For those seeking to escape mass tourism and who value an unparalleled combination of unspoiled nature, absolute silence, and authenticity, the answer lies in carefully choosing between the...
Christmas in Arcos de Valdevez: Minho Traditions, Nature, and Accommodation at Carvalha House
Nowadays, Christmas is all about lights, music, shows, gifts, and lots and lots of emotion in relationships between people, companies, and families. This frenzy lasts throughout the Christmas season, with a special holiday period established for the festive celebration of this...
Alto Minho — Where Nature Slows Down the Pace
Located in northwestern Portugal, Alto Minho is a land shaped by rivers, mountains, and traditions. Here, time passes more serenely. Nature is not just a backdrop—it is part of everyday life. It is a place to take a deep breath, rediscover balance, and feel...
Winter Guide: The Magical Silence of Christmas in Vale do Vez
This guide was created for Carvalha House's preferred target audience—couples and adults seeking a haven of silence, authenticity, and tranquility, even during the festive season. The proposal is to transform Christmas in Alto Minho into a slow experience, where...
Grain Silos of Alto Minho: History, Tradition, and an Authentic Experience at Carvalha House
It all starts with a question of survival and meeting the basic needs of the population: food. Corn (Zea Mays), originally from the Americas, arrived in the Iberian Peninsula in the 16th century, but its widespread cultivation in Portugal occurred...
Authentic Alto Minho: Vinho Verde, Tradition, and Refuge at Carvalha House
The Vinho Verde Region is Portugal's largest demarcated region, located in the northwest of the country, in the area known as Entre-Douro-e-Minho. The designation "Vinho Verde" refers to the region of origin and the young and fresh style of the wines, not to their color, which...
The Lands of Valdevez: Where Portugal Was Born - History, Nature and Tradition in the Heart of Alto Minho
Life and social interaction in the lands of Valdevez are remote. Prehistoric traces can be seen archaeologically in structures built in various locations throughout the region, such as the megalithic center of Mezio – Mamoas and Antas; or other manifestations of...
Trails and Walks in Alto Minho: Discover Authentic Nature near Carvalha House
Environmental issues are on the agenda today, they have a prominent place in the concerns of politicians and are internalized in each of us as an emergency. It's about respect and love for nature, which is increasingly worrying us, as we can see from the devastation of...
Nature Tourism - Arcos de Valdevez
Arcos de Valdevez is a center of excellence for nature tourism, with numerous alternative options. The river that runs through the town and gives it its name is not contaminated by polluting discharges from industrial activities or settlements...
