Casa da Tojeira

Situated in the romantic valley of the River Tâmega , in the beautiful region of Basto, famous by the Vinho Verde.

How to Get There

From Porto Airport: Take the A3 Road for Braga, turning off for the A11 to Guimarães, following the direction to Cabeceiras de Basto. Leave the motorway in Arco de Baulhe, and after pay the toll, follow the direction to Arco de Baulhe and from there follow the direction to Fafe. Around 1 km you will see a sign, saying Casa de Tojeira, on the right where you will see the house. The house is situated about 90km from Porto.

GPS coordinates
Lat: 41.481329
Long: -7.975999

Situated in the romantic valley of the River Tâmega , in the beautiful region of Basto, famous by the Vinho Verde, Casa da Tojeira, which, according to historical references, dates back to the 17th century, belonged to the noble family Pereira de Castro de Barros Velho do Amaral, that several times served His Majesty – The King of Portugal.

The actual owner, Mário Bernardo de Magalhães e Sousa, restored it in 1979, fulfilling the dream of his godfather, lieutenant Bernardo Pereira de Castro, retaining its former glory.

Nowadays, this finely restored manor house has beautiful and unforgettable gardens and endless vineyards, producing its own excellent wine which can be tasted by guests. A whole array of leisure activities is at your disposal including cycling, rambling, swimming, hunting, horse riding and fishing, in harmony between past and present, providing a pleasant stay with all the modern comfort and utmost privacy.