Mar 2, 2026 | Nature Tourism
With the arrival of spring, northwest Portugal is transformed into an almost unreal green landscape. It is during this season that Carvalha House, a boutique rural accommodation located in Arcos de Valdevez, reveals its most vibrant and regenerating face. For those looking for...
Jan 29, 2026 | Nature Tourism
In recent years, the municipality of Arcos de Valdevez and the Alto Minho region have become leading destinations for snow observation in Portugal. Thanks to its location in the middle of the mountainous Peneda-Gerês National Park (PNPG),...
Jan 3, 2026 | Nature Tourism
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...
Jan 2, 2026 | Nature Tourism
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...
Dec 22, 2025 | Nature Tourism
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...
November 19, 2025 | Nature Tourism
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...