THE REGION
In addition to the River Douro, the neighbouring Bestança River - the least polluted river in Europe - allows you to enjoy areas and routes that invite you to stroll, immersed in nature in its pure state, namely a fluvial beach 5 minutes from the Quinta, natural swimming pools and waterfall climbing.
There's no shortage of cultural itineraries that combine architecture, gastronomy, landscape and wine, activities of great national and international prestige, with recognition that has made Portugal a destination of choice.
BETWEEN THE RIVERS AND THE MOUNTAINS
THE ARCHITECTURE
In addition to the unique landscapes that the region has to offer, the Douro also has a wide range of contemporary architecture that has been honoured by the Douro Architecture Prize.
On this essential itinerary, you can visit works by internationally recognised architects, including the two Portuguese Pritzker Prize winners, Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura.
We suggest important works such as:
- Igreja de Santa Maria, Marco de Canaveses
(30 minutes away), by Álvaro Siza Vieira
- Mosteiro de Santo André de Ancede, Baião
(20 minutes away, by Álvaro Siza Vieira
- Central Hidroelétrica do Tua, Alijó,
(1 hour and 45 minutes away), by Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Espaço Miguel Torga, Sabrosa,
(1 hour and 15 minutes away), by Eduardo Souto de Moura
- Armazém da Quinta do Portal, Sabrosa
(1 hour and 30 minutes away), by Álvaro Siza Vieira
- Adega da Quinta do Vallado, Peso da Régua
(1 hour away), by Francisco Vieira de Campos
- Quinta do Saião, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
(2 hours and 20 minutes away), by Paula Sousa Pinheiro
- Museu do Côa, Vila Nova de Foz Côa
(2 hours and 20 minutes away), by Camilo Rebelo and Tiago Pimentel
-Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, Amarante
(50 minutes away), by Alcino Soutinho
-Mercado Municipal e Alameda Teixeira de Pascoaes, Amarante
(50 minutes away), original project by Januário Godinho and refurbishment by Eduardo Souto de Moura
Among many other important architecture works to visit in this beautiful region.
ROMANESQUE ROUTE
The Romanesque Route is a tourist and cultural project that brings together 58 monuments spread across 12 municipalities in the Sousa, Douro and Tâmega valleys, namely in Cinfães, Resende and Baião.
Quinta de Velude is an excellent starting point for travelling the Romanesque Route and exploring this vast heritage that dates back to the founding of Portugal.
PROXIMITY TO PORTO
The proximity to the city of Porto (only 1 hour away) allows our guests to enjoy both the tranquillity of this beautiful property and the vast cultural offer of the city of Porto.
It is perfectly possible to visit an exhibition at the Serralves Foundation, attend a concert at the Casa da Música, or take a stroll through the cosmopolitan streets of the city and then return to the comfort offered by Quinta de Velude.
