Casa da Calçada Relais & Chateaux. Amarante, Portugal

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£299 per person

CASA DA CALÇADA RELAIS & CHATEAUX Amarante, Portugal Includes flights, hotel, daily breakfast, Michelin starred meal, afternoon tea & extras

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Amarante PORTUGAL

Having been settled since the 4th century, Amarante harvests a proud historical and cultural background, which is visible in a number of stunning preserved old buildings and churches that can easily be explored on foot. Cross the ancient bridge to the city and watch the Tamega river flow gently underfoot, before visiting the Sao Goncalo Church. This religious building was erected in honour of the local saint, who became famous for miraculously healing the ill. Wander through the narrow streets and explore vibrant shops and cafĂŠs that will introduce you to local

craftwork and delicacies. For those seeking to cater to their cultural appetite, the Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, which holds numerous modern artworks and paintings, is also found nearby. The artwork spans across a wide array of styles and includes a number of different Portuguese artists.

Venturing further afield than the city centre of Amarante will reveal a number sights and activities to take in. Travel along the Tamega Line Ecotrack, which runs along the river, go for a round of golf at the Amarante Golf Course, or, if you want to keep the entire family

entertained, go for a splash in the Amarante Aqua Park, which offers plenty of both waterslides and pools. After a day exploring the city and its surroundings, find the most inviting restaurant for an endeavour into the local cuisine. Mirroring the green surroundings are two things that are essential to the local region: caldo verde and vinho verde. The first is a soup that consists of cabbage, potatoes,

and onions, garnished with garlic and olive oil, and the second is a local, lightly sparkling, wine and is best consumed around local chatter, in the evening sun.

Casa da Calรงada Relais & Chateaux Nestled between Porto and the picturesque Douro valley, the luxurious Casa da Calรงada invites you into its outstanding architectural design, amidst majestic scenery and wows you with its impressive history. Part of the Relais & Chateaux Hotel Association, this

charming hotel preserves its original Baroque style, emulating romance from many neo-classical elements and allowing you to travel back centuries, starting from walking in at the front gates.

Used in the past as a meeting place for

politicians and intellectuals during the French Invasions of Portugal, this restored property now offers guests a 5 star stay, including access to a range of facilities. Sip on some local dark port at the Bar Antonio do Lago Cerquerie before dining in the Largo do Paco restaurant. Explore the games room, pitch up with a classic novel in the reading room, or take a dip in the indoor swimming pool. If you’re more into the outdoors, explore the hotel’s private vineyard, 18 hole golf course or tennis facilities for a truly immersive experience.

Whatever your mood, this decadent hotel is accommodated to give you the experience of a lifetime, starting with its exquisite design and finishing off with its elegant and classic rooms where you can retire to reflect on a day of wonder at Casa da Calçada.

Please note use of some hotel facilities may come at a supplement

Stay in a Luxury Room The Luxury Room at the Casa da Calçada is decorated in a romantic style, reminiscent of a past era, and overlooking the historic area of Amarante and Tâmega River.

Double or twin beds feature in the room, as well a range of other amenities designed to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The marble en-suite bathroom includes a shower or bathtub, a hairdryer as well as bathrobes, slippers, a dressing

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room or closet, as well as a magnifying mirror.

A writing desk, dressing table, minibar and a satellite TV are also fitted into this beautiful room to accommodate your stay as well as possible, truly living up to its name of ‘Luxury’.

GARDENS & POOL Surrounding the beautiful Casa da Calçada is an expanse of gardens, pruned to perfection and providing a perfect setting for a relaxing stroll. Inviting moments of delight or relaxation, explore the greenery here as you cast back a glance at the unrivalled façade of the esteemed hotel.

Make use of one of the two swimming pools at the hotel (one adult, one children’s), for a further ode to relaxation.

Open between June and September, and with a Pool Bar serving light food between 10:30 and 18:00, it’s easy to understand why it’s very acceptable to not want to leave the hotel grounds at all.

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