Amarante and the Douro Valley

We headed to the Douro valley. The first stop was in a town called Amarante.

Amarante is a charming town in northern Portugal, known for its rich history, picturesque setting, and cultural heritage. It is on the banks of the Tâmega River and very picturesque. One of most iconic landmarks is the São Gonçalo Church, dedicated to the town’s patron saint, which overlooks the river and features a stunning baroque facade.

Outside the church
The bridge over the river.

The town is also known for its pastries.

Afterwards we went wine tasting at Aveleda, the local winery. Such long family history and beautiful gardens. The wines were fantastic.

We then headed to the Douro valley where we would be staying and also bought some food for the evening.

Yes I did go in the pool and it was very cold.

One thought on “Amarante and the Douro Valley”

  1. You make me want to add Portugal to my travel list. Wondering how you dealt with language. That pool looks nice, but HOW cold was it?

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