Casa do Barreiro

Built in 1652, this house has a timeless elegance reflected in its beautiful central courtyard.

How to Get There

From Porto Airport: Take the motorway A3 to Braga/Valença. At the 76km leave the motorway in the exit signposted Ponte da Barca/Ponte de Lima. After paying the toll, turn left in direction to Ponte da Barca. Follow this road for approx 5 km until you arrive at the small village of Gemieira, and the house is located on the right hand side. You will see a yellow wall with the name of Casa do Barreiro written in black.
From the town centre of Ponte de Lima: From the TURIHAB office, take the large avenue leading upwards and at the second roundabout turn left for Ponte da Barca. Follow this road for approx. 7km until you arrive at the small village of Gemieira, and the house is located on the right hand side. You will see a yellow wall with the name of Casa do Barreiro written in black.

GPS coordinates
Lat: 41.776313
Long: -8.528569

Built in 1652, this house has a timeless elegance reflected in its beautiful central courtyard. Overlooking this courtyard are some of the guest rooms located in converted stables. The main house opens its spacious and intimate sitting-, living- and games rooms to its guests.Agriculture and viniculture have been the dominant activities here for centuries and guests can take part in the grape harvest and taste the wine produced by the farm in its wine-cellar or just walk pleasantly around the farm.With an outstanding view, complete privacy, wonderful weather, it is the perfect choice for those who appreciate charm and tranquillity in an historical ambiance. Besides multiple outdoor activities, there is a private swimming pool and idyllic gardens with fine tile panels by the famous Portuguese artist Jorge Colaço and an entire unique region to be discovered.