Casa Casal do Carvalhal

This former farm house which was used by the monks for agricultural production.

How to Get There

From Porto take the (motorway) A3 towards Braga until the exit to ´Celeirós/Braga Sul` (34 km). Turn in the direction of Braga and continue straight ahead. You will pass a tunnel and about 1,8 km after, you must turn in the direction of Vila Verde/Ponte de Lima. Continue in the direction of Vila Verde/Ponte de Lima after 6km following the indications to Ponte de Lima. Continue straight ahead following the directions of Ponte de Lima/Vila Verde and 1 km after leave towards ´Ponte do Porto´. You will find a roundabout where you must turn to the left towards ´Amares´. Continue on the N101, for about 3,7 km, and you will find another roundabout where you must move on towards ´Amares´. 400 meters later, after crossing the bridge over Rio Cávado, you will find another roundabout where you must turn to the right. Follow the directions of ´Amares´ continuing on the N205 for about 1,8 km until you reach another roundabout in ´Lago´. Leave on the first exit to the right and turn to the left immediately after the next junction, following the indications of ´Casa do Carvalhal´. Continue for about 1,4 km and turn to the left to ´Rua do Carvalhal´. You will find Casa do Carvalhal after 100 meters, on your left.

GPS coordinates
Lat: 41.61677
Long: -8.395344

Exuding charm, character and a stylish interior design, this former farm house which was used by the monks for agricultural production, has been meticulously recuperated and extended over the years to create a striking home that accommodates its guests with all comfort and convenience.

Casa Casal do Carvalhal has a spectacular combination of those original features that so typify a traditional house of ´Minho´. This house makes part of a beautifully structured architectural ensemble consisting of three buildings, which one is for the exclusive use of its guests with a dining room, kitchen and living room on the ground floor and 5 rooms on the first floor.

As soon as you arrive at the house, you will be overwhelmed by the simplicity and cosiness of the owners that will give you a warm welcome. It are the spacious exteriors with its picturesque well cared gardens, swimming pool and natural features that will invite you to discover more of the house and persuade you to explore every single corner, where traditions and memories are still alive.

Your entry through the main door will reveal an impressive interior with beautifully contemporary, traditional and modern decorated divisions that will provide you an unforgettable stay. On entering, it is the beautifully presented living room into you are welcomed with its elegant traditional furniture pieces, fireplace and stylish rugs that will give you the best first impression that gets better and better as you keep discovering the house. Your way to the first floor is a complete journey to ancient times. Up there you will get to see a variety of old instruments that in times had a great meaning to the every day life of many people. Also the five rooms make this scene complete. Their antique and priceless furniture and decoration will provide you a few days of total relaxation and comfort.

With its privileged location in Amares, Casa Casal do Carvalhal, is also a great starting point to discover this lovely region and the astonishing Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês.

It is a welcoming region of hospitable and lovely people that harvest their own food and take to their tables the best homemade ingredients. Get delighted by the local gastronomy led by the irresistible arroz de sarrabulho and the excellent vinho verde.

Stay at Casa do Casal do Carvalhal and experience deep Portugal.