ENOTURISM

∴ For a substantial part of its course, the River Miño is a frontier river, brimming with history, a troubled history.

∴ On its banks and hillsides, where time flows slowly and nature is exuberant, the ancestral culture of vines and wine takes root, gaining expression in four unique areas.

 RIBEIRO 

∴ In the province of Pontevedra, just before the river becomes a border, we find the oldest appellation of origin in Galicia: O Ribeiro.

MONÇÃO AND MELGAÇO

∴ We are now at the border of the river, in Monção and Melgaço, two municipalities that continue and complement each other to form a distinct wine region.

∴ A lacy tapestry of small properties, where family tradition, old manor houses and contemporary innovation are perfectly balanced. And where the noble Alvarinho variety shows off all its splendour.

TEA COUNTY

∴ More or less opposite Monção and Melgaço, we find the Condado de Tea, one of the five sub-areas of the Galician Rías Baixas.

THE ROSAL

∴ Beyond Tui, on the way to the Atlantic, on sunny slopes with breathtaking views, the Alvarinho grape variety continues to reign supreme.

HERITAGE & HISTORY

∴ This border region is bursting with history and heritage, beauty and curiosities, so much in so little.

∴ Come and discover it and embark on an extraordinary journey that will allow you to reconstitute one of the fragments of the Iberian and European narrative.

∴ Open a time portal that goes from prehistory to the present, cross the Iron Age, where the unique pre-Roman Castro culture stands out.

∴ Go through the influential period of Romanisation and continue through the long and bellicose medieval period, where the foundation and consolidation of Portugal took root.

∴ And don't forget how important smuggling was in shaping border relations.

SPAS & OUTDOOR BATHS

∴ If Budapest seems to be leading the way, it turns out that the Rio Minho area has the second largest concentration of thermal waters in Europe. A precious spring that the Romans put to good use more than two thousand years ago, calling them the Aurian acquisitions ("golden waters")

∴ The many thermal baths along the banks of the river are there to be enjoyed in their therapeutic aspect or for relaxation and invigoration (after demanding hikes in the wilderness, for example).

∴ A real emotional and sensory delight.

∴ Sistelo is a unique village, for the beauty of its setting and the details of its history.

∴ É  both a Cultural Landscape and a National Monument and an open window to discover the lush Vez Valley and the harmonious town of Arcos de Valdevez.

∴ The Peneda Gerês National Park is extensive and diverse, but our focus is on Castro Laboreiro, with its ancient history, the originality of its culture and the fabulous granite mountains nearby.

Once here, take the opportunity to discover the south of Galicia, a Spanish region with  culture and identity. That's where Vigo is the most populous city. It's very old, vibrant and full of history.
Our suggestion is that you take the train in the morning from Valença and return at the end of the day. The journey takes around 40 minutes.

In the city of Vigo, wander around the historic centre, through the medieval streets, try the tapas or the seafood, without forgetting the delicious Galician wine. Climb up to the Castro fortress, where the city began to be built in the Iron Age, between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC. From the top, enjoy a marvellous view over the estuary.

Another absolutely unmissable option is a boat trip to the Cíes Islands, which are part of the Islas Atlánticas National Park. They are a magnificent treasure, a place of exceptional beauty to which the Romans gave the name "island of the gods".

The aim of this initiative is to promote tours through the memory of local flavours, in harmony with the uniqueness of Monção and Melgaço wines.

1| AT THE TABLE ON MY THURSDAY OFF: "Naco de Bísaro"

• Minimum number: 8 people
• Price per person: 70€*
• Booking: 8 days in advance
• Includes: visit  to Quinta de Soalheiro ( visit to  vineyard and winery,  panoramic view of the Minho River Valley and tasting of various expressions of Alvarinho)
• Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

* VAT INC.

A Thursday off is umbilically linked to Quinta de Soalheiro, one of the most exciting wine projects in Monção and Melgaço. Bísaro pigs are raised in a bio-sustainable system at Quinta de Folga. E  moments of pure splendour are promoted at the table. 

2| COOKING WITH SOUL: "Monção Style Lamb"

• Minimum number: 12 people
• Price per person: 30€*
• * Wine is not included in the price
• Booking: 8 days in advance
• * Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

Cooking with Soul is the brainchild of Daniela Pereira, whose aim is to revisit the local gastronomic heritage. In perfect harmony with the wine of Quinta das Pereirinhas, a project  of family tradition in rapid and sustained progress.

3| AT QUINTA DE SANTIAGO: "Minho Gastronomic Experience"

• Minimum number: 12 people
• Price per person: 60€
• Booking: 15 days in advance (subject to availability)
• * Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

* ALTERNATIVE MÉNUS: octopus rice, grandma's recipe; codfish Santiago style.

• Minimum number: 2 people
• Price per person: 55€
• Booking: 15 days in advance (subject to availability)
• * Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

** Observations:

• The prices quoted are per person plus VAT at the legal rate
• Musical activities can be added to lunches, at prices to be agreed

4| IN THE OLD CURTAIN: "Galicia Mail'o Minho"

• Minimum number: 8 people
• Price per person: 55€
• Booking: 8 days in advance
• Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

Cortinha Velha is another exciting family-based project with very old roots, which alongside the production of Alvarinho wine (above all) promotes moments of voluptuousness at the table.

5| AT THE TABLE ON THE OLD CURTAIN: "Monção, Filigree Without Equal"

• Minimum number: 8 people
• Price per person: 55€
• Booking: 8 days in advance
• * Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

6| AT THE TABLE IN THE OLD CURTAIN: "Da Terra" - Vegetarian Menu

• Minimum number: 6 people
• Price per person: 40€
• Booking: 8 days in advance
• Payment in advance up to one week before the visit
• Use the menu to find out more: geral@wewantgreen.pt

 MONTES DE LABOREIRO 

Montes de Laboreiro is a company that organises and manages tourist accommodation in the region. Its offer is substantial and diverse. To find out more, click here: https://montesdelaboreiro.pt

SUNNY - HOUSE OF INFUSIONS

The accommodation component of Quinta de Soalheiro is a rustic house located next to the infusion fields and just a few steps from the organic vineyards. To book, see here: https://soalheiro.com/pt-pt/alojamento-local-casa-das-infusoes/

BULWARK HOSTEL

In the old town of Valença, in the middle of a fortified area, a charming hostel whose ecologically designed dormitories have been created to offer the best comfort. Discover it here: https://hostelbulwark.com/pt-pt/

QUINTA DE VILA NOVA

Quinta de Vila Nova is an agro-tourism development comprising 4 contemporary flats: Apartamento do Ulmeiro (T3), Apartamento das Camélias (T1), Apartamento da Vinha (T2) and Apartamento dos Carvalhos (T2). It is located 5 minutes from the town of Monção, very close to the Brejoeira palace and the tranquillity of the Gadanha river. To discover and book the flats, click here: https://www.montesdelaboreiro.pt/alojamentos

QUINTA DOS SOBRAIS

A new vision of luxury, this is the motto of Quinta dos Sobrais, located in a privileged area with fabulous views of the River Minho and the cities of Valença and Tui. It consists of a house and 5 bungalows. It has a shared swimming pool, garden and barbecue area. To find out more about it, click here: https://www.quintadossobrais.com

ALVARINHO HOUSES

In the silence of nature, in the middle of a rural setting, with expansive views of the stunning Minho Valley, Alvarinho Houses. Discover it here: https://melgacoalvarinhohouses.com/tarifas/

∴ Come wander with us at a slow pace in one of the most fascinating corners of the Iberian Peninsula

∴ It includes the Minho River Valley, the Vez Valley, the Sistelo Cultural Landscape and part of the vast Peneda Gerês National Park.

And find out:

• Remnants of pre-Roman Castro culture and traces of Romanisation
• Medieval heritage and the troubled history of the frontier
• Important chapters in the history of the foundation and consolidation of the Portuguese nation
• Ancient wine regions
• Genuine flavours, peculiar customs, myths and legends, smuggling stories and emigration narratives
• And thermal baths whose tradition dates back to antiquity

∴ And so, one foot behind the other, stage by stage, perhaps without realising it, you will be reconstructing a fragment of Europe's intricate and stimulating history.

∴ Always against the backdrop of the exuberance of nature and scenic panoramas that leave the senses and emotions reeling.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Immersion walk in the cultural landscape of Sistelo - approx. 5 km (easy) or approx. 9 km (moderate/difficult)
• Picnic
• Visit to Quinta de Santiago or Cortinha Velha
• Visit to the historic centre of Monção

OVERVIEW:

∇ The day begins with a walk in Sistelo. The aim is to provide an experience of pure sensory dazzle, of immersion in the magnificence of the cultural landscape.

∇ Lunch will be in the middle of nature, in picnic mode.

∇ In the afternoon we'll head to Monção to visit a wine estate in the Monção and Melgaço sub-region, home to the excellent Alvarinho wine. And we'll end the day with a stroll through the graceful historic centre of this old border town.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, rurality & culture.
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 120€/person
• 3 pax - 115 €/person
• 4 pax - 113€/person
• 5 pax - 106€/person
• 6 pax - 100€/person

PICNIC TRADITION:

Codfish pataniscas / chorizo or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / Corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: 

The price includes picnic & visit to the Quinta, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
• Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes are permitted (Note: Changes are subject to availability on the part of the service providers).
• Until the day before the activity: no refunds
• The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
• If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hike to contemplate and discover the cultural landscape of Sistelo - approx. 5 km (easy) or approx. 9 km (moderate/demanding)
• Picnic
• Religious Baroque Route
• Visit to the Paço de Giela

OVERVIEW:

∇ The day begins with a walk in Sistelo. The aim is to provide an experience of pure sensory dazzle, of immersion in the magnificence of the cultural landscape.

∇ Lunch will be in the middle of nature, in picnic mode.

∇ In the afternoon we'll head to the harmonious town of Arcos de Valdevez. Once there, we'll start by visiting the main churches in the historic centre, where the decorative richness and architectural grace stand out.

∇ As we walk through the streets and the riverside area, we'll be sure to emphasise the importance of the Recontro de Valdevez in the foundation of the kingdom of Portugal. And we'll end our day with a visit to the Paço de Giela.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature & history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 110€/person
• 3 pax - 105€/person
• 4 pax - 103€/person
• 5 pax - 96€/person
• 6 pax - 90€/person

PICNIC TRADITION:

Pataniscas de bacalhau / chouriça or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: 

Price includes picnic, guide service, transport, VAT, CR and personal accident insurance

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
• Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
• Until the day before the activity: no refunds
• The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
• If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Castle Trail - 3 km approx. (moderate)
• Contemplative walk in the hills of Castro Laboreiro - approx. 6 km (easy/moderate)
• Picnic
• Visit to Lamas de Mouro and the branda da Aveleira

OVERVIEW:

∇ This is a day dedicated to the mountains, to the National Park. To do this, we suggest a walk along the trail to Castro Laboreiro Castle, built on a vertigo-inducing promontory whose foundation dates back to the dawn of the Portuguese nation. And another contemplative walk in the surrounding granite hills. A sensory treat guaranteed!

∇ And we'll set aside a substantial part of the afternoon to visit a branda representative of ancient rural mountain culture.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, rurality & mountains
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 110€/person
• 3 pax - 105€/person
• 4 pax - 103€/person
• 5 pax - 96€/person
• 6 pax - 90€/person

PICNIC TRADITION: Pataniscas de bacalhau / chouriça or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira).

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: The price includes picnic & visit to the Quinta, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
• Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
• Until the day before the activity: no refunds
• The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
• If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

OVERVIEW:

 What we have to offer is 9 routes which aim to contemplate the Cultural Landscape of Sistelo from different angles and perspectives.

∴ Alto da Estrica Trail (I)

• Distance: 12 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and finish: Igreja-Sistelo)
• Difficulty: Moderate / High
  
• Duration: 3h30 approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴ Alto da Estrica Trail (II)

• Distance: 9 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and end: Miradouro da Estrica)
• Difficulty: Low/moderate
• Duration: 2h30 approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴ Padrão and Socalcos Trail 

• Distance: 8 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and finish: Igreja-Sistelo)
• Difficulty: Moderate/High
• Duration: 3h00 approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴The Socalcos Panoramic Trail 

• Distance: 7 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and finish: Portela do Alvite)
• Difficulty: Moderate/High
• Duration: 2h30 approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴ Alto de Paçô Trail 

• Distance: 4 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and finish: Portela do Alvite)
• Difficulty: Reduced
• Duration: 1h30 approx.
• Price per person: 15 €

∴ Furado and Glacier Trail

• Distance: 14 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and end: church-Sistelo)
• Difficulty: High
• Duration: 5 hours approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴ Ricobo and Alhal Trail

• Distance: 9 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and end: Porto-Cova)
• Difficulty: High
• Duration: 3h30 approx.
• Price per person: 25 €

∴ Codeçal and Old Paths Trail

• Distance: 6 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and end: Porto-Cova)
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Duration: 2h30 approx.
• Price per person: 15 €

∴ Ecovia and Village Paths Day Trail

• Distance: 5 km approx.
• Type: Circular (start and end: Porto-Cova)
• Difficulty:  Moderate
• Duration: 2h30 approx.
• Price per person: 15 €

NOTE: 

Price includes guide service, VAT, CR and personal accident insurance

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
• Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
• Until the day before the activity: no refunds
• The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
• If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Santa Tecla Hillfort discovery walk - 8 km approx. (moderate)
• Visit to the maritime area of A Guarda
• Visit to the Terras Gauda winery

OVERVIEW:

∇ This time there's a breathtaking panorama in store for us: the Santa Tecla mountain (341 metres high), on the Galician bank of the Miño river estuary. 

∇ This is to discover the ruins of an ancient settlement (castro), which will give us a better understanding of pre-Roman Castro culture.

∇ Then, after our circular walk, we'll still have time to visit the seafront area of A Guarda and the Terras Gauda winery (O Rosal/Rías Baixas sub-area).

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 130€/person
• 3 pax - 115€/person
• 4 pax - 113€/person
• 5 pax - 106€/person
• 6 pax - 96€/person

PICNIC TRADITION:

Codfish pataniscas / chorizo or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / Corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: 

The price includes picnic & visit to the Bodega, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
• Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
• Until the day before the activity: no refunds
• The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
• If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Walk on the slopes of the Cervo viewpoint - approx. 5km (moderate)
• Picnic
• Visit to the Convent of St Paio
• Tour of Cerveira Castle
• Visit to the historic centre of Caminha

OVERVIEW:

∇ In this stunning location, where the River Miño comes close to the ocean, we'll start the day with a stop at the Cervo viewpoint. Afterwards, we'll climb a little and continue our walk with a panorama that will amaze your senses.

∇ Later, we'll visit the convent of S. Paio, tucked quietly away among the hills. This monument was founded at the end of the 14th century and houses, in its museum space, the collection of one of the most important names in contemporary Portuguese art: the sculptor José Rodrigues.

∇ Finally, we'll pass the castle of Cerveira and end the day in the graceful historic centre of the town of Caminha.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 115€/person8
• 3 pax - 100€/person
• 4 pax - 98€/person
• 5 pax - 92€/person
• 6 pax - 85€/person

PICNIC TRADITION: Codfish pataniscas / chorizo or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / Corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: The price includes picnic, guide service, transport, VAT, CR and personal accident insurance

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hike up Monte do Faro - approx. 4 km (easy/moderate)
• Visit to the Monastery of Sanfins
• Picnic
• Visit to the fortified area of Valença
• Visit to the historic centre of Tui

OVERVIEW:

∇ A substantial part of the morning will be taken up with a walk on Monte do Faro, which offers breathtaking views of the Minho Valley. Afterwards, we'll head to the Sanfins monastery, a national monument whose basic foundation seems to date back to the 7th century AD. We'll spend some time there soaking up the history and the landscape, while savouring our picnic

∇ The afternoon will be dedicated to visiting the old fortified town of Valença, a jewel of Portuguese military architecture.

∇ Finally, we cross to the other side of the river to visit the cathedral and walk through the medieval streets of Tui.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: On request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 115€/person
• 3 pax - 100€/person
• 4 pax - 98€/person
• 5 pax - 92€/person
• 6 pax - 85€/person

PICNIC TRADITION: Codfish pataniscas / chorizo or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / Corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: 

The price includes picnic, guide service, transport, VAT, CR and personal accident insurance

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A day totally dedicated to discovering Ribadavia's medieval heritage
• Lunch in Ribadavia
• Visit to the Galician Wine Museum
• Visit to Granxa D'Outeiro

OVERVIEW:

∇ In the calm of the morning, we'll head to Ribadavia, a small Galician town on the River Miño, for a walk to discover its rich medieval heritage.

∇ It is also the centre of gravity of the oldest Galician wine Denomination of Origin: O Ribeiro.

∇ Finally, the Prexigueiro thermal baths, in the open air, for an experience to savour.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 125€/person
• 3 pax - 115 €/person
• 4 pax - 110€/person
• 5 pax - 104€/person
• 6 pax - 98€/person
  

NOTE:

 The price includes lunch & ticket to the spa, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

Note: Lunch included in the price refers to the "dish of the day" category

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit to the Soalheiro farm (with product tasting)
• Visit to the medieval bridge over the River Moor
• Visit to Quinta do Hospital
• Visit to the historic centre of Monção

OVERVIEW:

∇ We started the day with a short 45-minute stroll along the River Minho in Melgaço, on the fishing trail. Then we head to Quinta de Soalheiro for a tasty programme of visits, tastings and product tastings.

∇  Afterwards, we'll head calmly towards Monção along the old national road lined with vineyards.

∇ We stop more or less halfway along the road at the Moorish Bridge. Here we must take a special look at the small Romanesque bridge on which King João I and "John of Gant", Duke of Lencaster, son of King Edward III of England, met in 1387 to seal the oldest diplomatic alliance in the world.

∇ This resulted in the marriage between King João I and Filipa de Lencastre, the Duke's daughter, a union from which five princes were born, one of whom was Prince Henry the Navigator.

∇ Would there have been discoveries without the stability and security made possible by this alliance? Would Portugal have persisted as an independent kingdom? What would European history have been like without the discovery and control of these valuable trade routes in the centuries that followed?

∇ From Ponte de Mouro we will climb up to the viewpoint of Sra. da Graça, for a panoramic view of the vineyards of Monção and Melgaço.

∇  Then we went back down and stopped further down to visit Quinta do Hospital.

∇ Quinta do Hospital is steeped in history. It seems that the land was donated by Dona Teresa, mother of King Afonso Henriques, to the Order of the Hospital. This donation was part of the invitation for this important medieval warrior and "hospital" order to settle in Condado Portucalense.

∇ Once the tour is over, we'll head to Monção for a final stroll through the historic centre of this beautiful walled town.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: price on request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 130€/person
• 3 pax - 120€/person
• 4 pax - 118€/person
• 5 pax - 112€/person
• 6 pax - 105€/person
  

NOTE: 

The price includes visits and product tastings, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Visit to the walled area of Salvaterra do Minho
• Visit to Bodega Fillaboa
• Lunch at the typical "Copita" pub
• Visit to the historic centre of Monção
• Visit to the Brejoeira Palace

OVERVIEW:

∇ We started the day with a visit to the walled area of Salvaterra do Minho, on the opposite bank to Monção.

∇ Afterwards, we'll take a 45-minute stroll along the River Miño, on the trail that passes by the Bodega Fillaboa.

∇ Once there, we'll stop for an hour-long visit to this wonderful wine estate in the Galician Rías Baixas.

∇ Later, we'll return to Monção for a leisurely lunch in the town's most typical tavern. Afterwards, we'll proceed to discover the museums located in the historic centre and the most important monuments.

∇ And we'll finish with a visit to the superb Palácio da Brejoeira, whose winery pioneered the bottling of Alvarinho wine in the region

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: history & culture
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: price on request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 130 €/person
• 3 pax - 125 €/person
• 4 pax - 122€/person
• 5 pax - 116€/person
• 6 pax - 110€/person

NOTE: 

The price includes lunch & visits, guide service, transport, VAT, CR and personal accident insurance

RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Walk along the Forlón and Picón Mills trail - 3 km approx. (moderate/difficult)
• Picnic lunch
• Visit to the Altos de Torona vineyards
• Visit to the medieval city of Tui

OVERVIEW:

∇ The day begins with a walk along the circular trail that allows you to discover the marvellous Forlón and Picón windmills (67 in total).

∇ Later we'll visit the Altos de Torona vineyards nearby, in the heart of the O Rosal sub-area, one of the five in the Rías Baixas. From there we'll have the chance to enjoy a fabulous view of the Miño valley.

∇ Finally, we'll head to the medieval city of Tui, where we'll take a look at the cathedral and stroll through the old streets.

Duration: Full day (7-8h approx.)
Topic: Nature, culture and history
Type: Personalised experience
Number of people: 2 a 6
More than 6: price on request
Price per person:

• 2 pax - 130€/person
• 3 pax - 118€/person
• 4 pax - 112€/person
• 5 pax - 104€/person
• 6 pax - 98€/person

PICNIC TRADITION: Codfish pataniscas / chorizo or salpicão, goat's cheese and local sweets / Corn or wheat bread / Alvarinho wine from Monção and Melgaço (Cortinha Velha or Quinta da Cheira)

Note: Our picnic is optional and will be deducted from the price (€15) if people want to bring their own picnic lunch.

NOTE: 

The price includes picnic & visit to the Bodega, guide service, transport, VAT, CR insurance and personal accident insurance.

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

Comfortable clothes and suitable footwear

CANCELLATION CONDITIONS

• • Up to 7 days before the date of the targeted activities: return to 100%
  • Up to 3 days before the date of the intended activities: no refunds, only date changes allowed (Note: Changes are subject to availability)
  • Until the day before the activity: no refunds
  • The client can request a change of date/time up to 3 days before the start of the activity (Note: The change will be subject to availability).
  • If the weather conditions do not allow the activities to take place, an alternative date will be proposed. If this date is not convenient for the client, they can request a refund of the amount paid.