Alto Minho: Nature, Tradition and Hospitality in the Heart of Arcos de Valdevez

The Alto Minho has immeasurable tourist potential as a result of its geographical location in an area of Portugal that is privileged for its morphology, its connection to the sea, the richness of its traditions and its culture.

The Peneda - Gerês National Park offers a luxuriant landscape of greenery and torrents of water from springs, as well as stunning flora and fauna. The sea also offers us beaches and unparalleled images, allowing for water sports and unforgettable summertime. Finally, the people, the friendly and hospitable Minhotos, who, in addition to their centuries-old traditions, offer a vast program of cultural activities, festivals and pilgrimages and gastronomy that is unique in the world.

Arcos de Valdevez is located in the interior of this region and it is there that most of these attractions take place. It's a welcoming and friendly town in constant contact with its river and mountains, which hide unique places accessible by the many trails that pass through them.

Carvalha House is right here! 200 meters from the mouth of the River Vez and the Sistelo ecovia, enjoy the panoramic mountains, the sound of the river's current and the liveliness of the birds.

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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