Fun activities in the area

Visit beautiful cities like Amarante, Braga, Guimareas, Porto and authentic villages. Discover the surrounding nature and historical sights or wine farms nearby/ the Douro valley for a lunch or tasting. Cycle the Ecopista on an old railway line, along the Rio Tamega and stop for a snack/drink at one of the stations.

Splash & picnic in the area

• We have several river beaches/waterfalls within 10-15 minutes distance (e.g. Praia Fluvial de Fermil de Basto)
• Swim in the Rio Tamega with diving board and grass beach (20 min, Mondim de Basto)
• Swim in the large lake at Fafe 30 min away (there is also Aquapark Fratelli)
• Swim in the lakes and waterfalls of Alvao Natural Park 45 min away (Piocas de Baixo/ Rio Olo)
• Swim in the sea and surf an hour away (Praia da Apúlia, Matosinhos)

Wine tastings in the area (our taxi driver Julio can bring/pick up)

• Wine tasting/lunch at Santa Christina
• Wine tasting Villa Seara (in combination with off-road ride?)
• Wine tasting @ café Motho
• Wine tasting at other wineries (ask us!)

Some of our favorites (so far):

• Swimming in river beaches and waterfalls nearby
• Cycling tour on old railway line through Northern Portugal (ecopista)
• Walking from the campsite through the forests, mountains and valleys
• Coffee with pastel de nata in authentic Portuguese cafes
• Dining out in the mountain town of Mondim de Basto
  
• Wine tasting at one of the wine farms nearby or on our terrace
• On a Jeep excursion with Local Luis, into the forests and up into the mountains (see separate page for more information about the offer)
  
• Shopping at the market in Amarante, Celorico de Basto, Fafe or Cabeceiras de basto
  
• Picnic/BBQ on the beach and water fun on the lake at Fafe
• Francesinha at Convivio in the village
• Climbing, canyoning and abseiling at Pena Aventura Park
• Discover the old capital Guimarães
• Strolling through Braga and eating at Antù Braga
• Visit one of the many village festivals during the summer weekends
  
• Hiking and immersion in the waterfalls of the Alvão or Peneda-Gerês natural parks
  
• .......

Of course we would also like to hear about your discoveries and favorites!

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