Charming Minho Villages

Located in the north of Portugal, Minho is one of the most beautiful and genuine regions of the country.

Here you’ll find magnificent landscapes and beautiful villages with centuries old manor houses. Minho’s gastronomy is synonym of hospitality, and in tasting you’ll experience its history and tradition. Minho also is the capital of “Vinho Verde” (Green Wine). Together with gastronomy, it is the label / trademark of this region.

Arcos de Valdevez is a beautiful village, surrounded by nature and inserted in the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The green landscape, the abundant freshness, the architecture and a river that shelters all the vanity of a village are particulars of this village. Its irregular streets, the old manor houses, the different churches and its people make this village a must and worth see destination.

In the heart of Lima valley, Ponte de Lima – the oldest village in Portugal – hides deep roots and ancestral legends.

Throughout the ages, Ponte de Lima has added to its natural beauty, several gothic, baroque, neoclassical and eighteenth-century façades, which demonstrate the historical and cultural value of this unique village. This land of history and stories invites its visitors to admire the harmonious way the village is inserted in the beautiful landscape of the Lima Valley.