Quinta do Paço de Anha

This manor house was once the hiding place of King D. António Prior de Crato in 1580 to escape from persecution by Spanish soldiers.

How to Get There

From Oporto Airport: take the IC1/A28 to Viana do Castelo Approximately 15 kilometers before Viana do Castelo, turn right following the sign for Braga / Barcelos and Zona Industrial (note that you will pass a sign indicating this distance in kilometres). This will take you to a roundabout where you must turn right following the sign Viana do Castelo, following the N13 road. After passing the petrol station turn left following the blue sign “Turismo de Habitação”. Continue along this road following the blue sign for Paço d’ Anha and after 1.5 km, you will come to the center of the village of Anha, where, in a small square you will see a Post Office and two Cafés. Follow the blue sign marked “Turismo de Habitação” until you come to a high stone wall which is the perimeter wall of Paço d’ Anha. The entrance is approximately 10 meters to the left.
From Viana: Take the IC1 to Porto and exit at the junction for Braga and then follow the directions above.

GPS coordinates
Lat: 41.668349
Long: -8.794372

An outstanding example of 16th century Portuguese architecture, this manor house was once the hiding place of King D. António Prior de Crato in 1580 to escape from persecution by Spanish soldiers. It has been property of the “Agorreta” family for more than 400 years.

This breathtaking manor house has many superb family heirlooms and rare pieces of antique furniture and the apartments offer complete privacy and tranquillity. The Quinta is also a leading Vinho Verde producer, which can be sampled in the wine cellar and wine aficionados can also benefit here from the picturesque beauty of endless vineyards.

Slip away and relax by the pool or capture a majestic sunset, framed by an unparalleled panoramic view embracing the nearby ocean.