Douro Senses

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Douro, from the valleys to the city

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To dive in the Bestança Valley is to go to the past and to a nature where human action left a slight impression. The terraces erected, along the slope of the valley, served as support for lands where Man sowed and planted his daily sustenance. The paths, inaccessible to any type of machinery, have been trodden by countless generations, since the beginning of nationality. From the time when there was so little land for so many people, we moved on to the time of so much land for so few people. Secular chapels and religious niches are living remains of a time marked by high population density and the existence of a nobility with power. At present, we are faced with the clear waters of the river Bestança and its tributaries, an almost unique fauna and an indigenous flora that is worth to be known. From the bottom of the valley to the top of Montemuro, we find a unique time and a unique space where, as the poet says “Cinfães is the Earth where the gods fought in favor”. Like the waters of Bestança, from the valley to the mountains, many people left for Porto. Invicta and secular city, populated by monuments, which, like its people, are unique and unparalleled heritage. Living the City, its magic, the bustle of its orderly, hospitable, enterprising, affective and joyful people, is to feel the human action, which turns the rough into beautiful and makes this space unique in the World.

Douro Senses

A spectacular place, very beautiful landscapes, spacious house with a lot of green space, my wife and my two children spent the last week of May there, we had a spectacular weather and so we enjoyed the pool a lot, the owners are very friendly people, helpful and very affordable, thank you very much for this experience, we hope to come back soon, so I highly recommend this place.

Joel Fernandes

Fabulous! Excellent location for those who want to travel the Romanesque route, the geosites route or the Paiva walkways.

Rui

Great! A charming house, in a fantastic location. The friendliness and kindness of the couple, always very helpful. Excellent hosts.

Rosa

Urlaub ohne Massentourismus, in schöner Landschaft und in komfortabler Unterkunft. Anke und Karsten. Freundliche Gastgeber, gute Wandermöglichkeiten, tolles Haus – es ist schöner, als es auf den Photos aussieht

Anke

Appartement très propre, très bien situé et coquet ; rien ne manque (serviettes, produits menagers, sèche cheveux, vaisselle……) Idéal pour tous vos déplacements et visits..

Angelina Cole, Traveller

Paradise location in the Bestança valley. The House is very cozy and with a superb view.

Filipe, Businesman

A wonderful week in the middle of pure nature where the background sound is the fauna that surrounds the house. Very cozy house and grounds

Sandra, Traveller

Very nice house, very friendly and good place to rest. Friendliness of the Hosts, the view, the salamander gives a very good comfort to the house because the nights are cool, the outdoor space is very pleasant, the village is very quiet, walking routes in the area.

Ricardo