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ACCOMMODATION IN NORTH PORTUGAL
ALTO MINHO, COSTA VERDE GREEN COAST.

Alto Minho, also known as Costa Verde (The Green Coast) in Portugal has accommodation in manor houses self catering villas and Pousadas but not the hotels catering for the mass market.

It gets its name from the vegetation which remains green throughout the year. It is undeveloped with small fields surrounded by grape vines and granite walls. It is an area of great beauty.

It is mountainous with the Minho and Lima Rivers crossing from the east to the sea in the west. 

In former times, this region was a favourite place with the wealthy who chose to build their Manor Houses here and today, many of these beautiful houses have converted guest accommodation.

Other houses can be rented as self catering Villas or, if you prefer more rustic, simple accommodation, then some owners have converted the former estate workers Cottages into guest accommodation. 

This page also lists, Pousadas & Traditional Hotels, and Modern Hotels & Apartments in the Alto Minho region.

The main town is Viana do Castelo, a beautiful and interesting, old sailing port. Ponte de Lima and Ponte de Barca are in the river valley further inland. 

The River Minho runs between Portugal and Spain and on the border are the historic towns of Caminha, Cerveira, Valenca and Moncao.

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Manor Houses - Alto Minho Region - Portugal
TOWN
NAME
IMAGE
DESCRIPTION
Vila Nova de
Cerveira
Quinta de Sao Roque
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Quinta de Sao Roque Vila Nova de Cerveira Minho Portugal
Manor House close to the town centre near the bridge to Galicia in Spain.
Caminha
Casa de Esteiro
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Casa de Esteiro Caminha
Old hunting lodge surrounded by a shady garden in the Minho Valley.
Viana do Castelo
Quinta do Monteverde
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Quinta do Monteverde, Viana do Castelo
Beautiful Manor House overlooking the ocean in unspoiled Alto Minho.
Casa dos Costa Barros
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Casa dos Costa Barros, Viana do Castelo, Alto Minho
Elegant town house in Viana do Castelo, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal
Quinta do Vale
do Monte
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Quinta do Vale do Monte, Viana do Castelo
Traditional 19th Century Manor House with vineyards near Viana
do Castelo
Ponte de Lima
Casa da Lage
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Casa da Lage, Ponte de Lima
Fine Manor house in the Lima Valley, recently converted. Indoor heated pool, tennis court.
Paco de Lanheses
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Paco de Lanheses, Ponte de Lima
Small Palace in Lima Valley, the home of the descendants of a Crusader.
Paco da Gloria
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Paco da Gloria, Ponte de Lima
Imposing small palace high on south facing slopes of the Lima Valley.
Quinta Convento Val 
de Pereiras
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Quinta Convento Val de Pereiras
Restored Manor House overlooking Ponte de Lima.
Quinta de Vermil
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Quinta de Vermil, Ponte de Lima
Manor House with lovely gardens and views over the River Valley.
Casa do Pinheiro
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Casa do Pinheiro, Ponte de Lima, Alto Minho
Charming restored house in Ponte de Lima.
Ponte da Barca
Casa Nobre do 
Correio-Mor
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Casa Nobre do Correio-Mor, Ponte da Barca, Alto Minho
Town house in Ponte da Barca with sauna and gym. Near Peneda Geres National Park
Barroselas
Quinta da Foz
dos Castelhanos
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Quinta da Foz dos Castelhanos, Viana do Castelo
Beautiful Manor House in a large estate near Viana do Castelo.


Hotels and Pousadas - Alto Minho Region - Portugal
TOWN NAME IMAGE RATING DESCRIPTION
  Valenca Pousada Sao Teotonio Valenca Pousada A Pousada in the fortified town on the northern border of 
Spain. Having spent many years defending against 
the Spanish, nowadays all the small shops are selling Portuguese goods to tourists from Spain!
Cerveira Estalagem da Boega Estalagem da Boega 4 star
Inn		 A manor house on a hillside overlooking the border 
river with Spain. In the grounds is a new annex 
with additional bedrooms A car is needed.
Cerveira Pousada Dom Diniz Cerveira Pousada A hotel in the Pousada group overlooking the river Minho
The conversion of the buildings won architectural prizes.
Viana do 
Castelo		 Pousada do Monte 
de Santa Luzia		 Viana do Castelo Pousada Pousada on the hill above the town with a view over the
temple to the Lima valley and the Atlantic coastline.
A car is needed for this excellent pousada.
Viana do Castelo is a fascinating old sailing port where
the Port Wine trade first started.
Hotel Melo Alvim Melo Alvim 5 star
Inn		 A hotel in the centre of the old sailing town of Viana 
do Castelo close to the pedestrianised area. The property 
was built in 1509 when Viana was a very prosperous port.


Modern Hotels and Apartments - Alto Minho Region - Portugal
TOWN NAME IMAGE RATING DESCRIPTION
Viana do Castelo
Hotel Flor de Sal
Hotel Flor de Sal
4 star
Hotel Flor de Sal is at the edge of the old 
sailing town of Viana do Castelo.
On the coast facing the sea with superb views. 
Convenient for the shipyard. 


Villas - Costa Verde - Alto Minho - Portugal
NAME PLACE IMAGE TYPE BEDS BEACH CHANGE
DAY
Casa de Rubiaes Paredes de Coura Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Modernised country house in the hills near the road. Some bedrooms in separate building 12 25 kms Monday
Quinta de Casal Maior
 Lanheses Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal
Manor house near a village with many restaurants.
Large garden with a swimming pool
11 + 4
14 kms
Saturday
Quinta de Nabais Ponte de Lima Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Substantial old quinta, Modernised but retains the original. Large well kept gardens with pool, outside kitchen and floodlit tennis court 11 18 kms Saturay
Torre das Neves Barroselas Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal
Manor house in a village with a tennis court reached by a tunnel under the road. Maid lives in the grounds.
 10 8 kms Saturday
Casa de Sao Cristovao Barroselas Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Restored farm house in a large estate with the owner living in the manor house across the vineyards. Other estate house available 10 8 kms Saturday
Casa Sao Joao Viana do Castelo Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A tidy but unrestored manor house close to a village near Viana do Castelo. Short walk to a good restaurant 10 5 Kms Monday
Casa de Loivo Vila Nova de Cerveira Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Beautifully restored house with all modern amenities near the river Minho, Vila Nova de Cerveira and Spain. 8+2 20 Kms Saturday
Casa de Olival Ponte de Lima Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A recently modernised country house which can be rented with Quinta de Nabais for larger parties. Excellent facilities. 8 18 kms Monday
Casa Seixas Caminha Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A village house with a large garden where the owners live in a separate house. Views to the Minho River and the mountains of Spain. 8 5 kms Monday
Casa Sao Joao in Ponte de Lima Ponte de Lima Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Village house set in a quiet and peaceful area, just a few kilometers from Ponte de Lima. 8 22 kms Saturday
Casa Roma Orbacem Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Secluded house on the edge of the village. Excellent views and good walking area.
The English owner lives nearby and is available for advice.		 8 10 kms Saturday
Casa do Eido Ponte de Lima Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A village house in the attractive Lima valley.
As with most of these houses, a car is required		 6 + 2 18 kms Monday
Quinta de Luou Ponte de Lima Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A cottage on a wine producing estate. about 2 kilometres from the village. River Lima within walking distance. 7 25 kms Monday
Vivenda Taborda Viana do Castelo Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A house on the edge of the village within walking distance of the long sandy Atlantic beaches, often good for surfing. Near a railway line. Occasional trains. 7 800 m Monday
Casa do Pinhal Orbacem Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Cottage in a rural community with magnificent  views of the valley. A good area for those who enjoy walking. 6 12 kms Saturday
Casa da Bouca Velha Caminha Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Modern rural house with views down the river valley to the Spanish mountains. 6 10 kms Monday
Paco de Lanheses Lanheses Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Guest wing of a manor house with a small 
kitchenette and an irrigation tank converted to a swimming pool. There is a connecting door to the owner's area.		 6 16 kms Variable
Casa da Morada Paredes de Coura Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal One storey recently restored cottage. Near one of the higher towns in the region but convenient for the motorway 6 25 kms Saturday
 
Villas - Alto Minho Region - Portugal - with shared pool
NAME PLACE IMAGE TYPE BEDS BEACH CHANGE
DAY
Casa Sta. Margarida Barroselas Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal Estate cottage separated from the road by a high wall. It shares the pool at the manor house or can be user as extra accommodation for Casa de Sao Cristovao. 6 10 kms Saturday
Casa do Castanheiro Caminha Villas - manors and cottages in Alto Minho region of Portugal A small cottage in the grounds of the owners house sharing the pool. Excellent position with views of the estuary of the river Minho 4 2 kms Monday


Cottages in Alto Minho - North Portugal
TOWN NAME IMAGE DESCRIPTION SLEEPS BEACH
Viana do Castelo Santa Luzia Cottages at Quinta de Valverde
map		 Santa Luzia Cottages - Viana do Castelo - Portugal Magnificent views of the town and sea.
Walk to city centre.		 2 to 12 2 kms.
Bravaes
Ponte de Barca		 Casas Javali and Corca
map		 Casa do Javali and Corca - Ponte de Barca - Portugal Two estate cottages surrounded by vineyards.
Quiet location in Lima Valley.
Convenient for National Park		 8 or 4 No
Ponte de Lima Casa do Arrabalde
map		 Casa do Arrabalde - Ponte de Lima - Portugal Renovated estate cottages.
Short walk across Roman bridge to Ponte de Lima.
Many restaurants and bars in area.		 4 + 4 20 kms.
Areosa
Viana do Castelo		 Jacaranda Cottage
Quinta da Boa Viagem
map		 Jacaranda Cottage - Quinta da Boa Viagem - Viana do Castelo - Portugal On estate on hillside facing the sea.
One of a group of cottages near a manor house.
Near to the Village.		 6 2 kms.
Castelo do Neiva
Viana do Castelo
Cottages at
Quinta do Monteverde
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Quinta do Monteverde
Converted estate cottages near a swimming pool.
Beach within walking distance.
In large walled garden.
6 & 4
1 km.
Barroselas
Nr. Viana do Castelo
Cottages at Quinta
da Foz dos Castelhanos
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Quinta da Foz dos Castelhanos
Two recently converted cottages in a large estate.
Wide lawns and play areas.
Separate utility room.
2 to 7
12 kms.
Abbades
Lima Valley		 Casa Manel at
Casa de Abbades
map		 Casa Manel at Casa de Abbades - Ponte de Lima - Portugal Cottage on an estate in the upper Lima valley.
Ideal for those who like walking.
Short drive into the National Park.		 4 25 kms.
Caminha Cottages at
Casa Esteiro
map		 Cottages at Casa Esteiro - caminha - Minho - Portugal Estate cottages in large mature walled garden.
Some traffic noise from outside.
At mouth of the border river. Beaches nearby.		 4 & 2 1 km.
Ponte de Lima O Celeiro at
Casa de Pomarchao
map		 O Celeiro at Casa de Pomarchao - Ponte de Lima - Portugal Former estate workers cottage converted for tourism.
1 mile from Ponte de Lima.
No pool but a 'tank' for cooling down.		 4 20 kms.
Afife
Nr. Viana do Castelo		 Casa Porcalhota
map		 Casa Porcalhota - Afife - Portugal Estate cottage near the centre of the village.
Many restaurants nearby.
Fine beach is a walk away across the coastal 
road and through fields.		 4 1 km.
Areosa
Viana do Castelo		 Magnolia Cottage
Quinta da Boa Viagem
map		 Magnolia Cottage at Quinta da Boa Viagem - Viana do Castelo - Portugal Estate cottage on hillside near the sea.
Swimming pool and nearby river pool.
Short walk to village and transport.		 4 2 kms.
Afife
Nr. Viana do Castelo		 Cottages at
Casa Santa Rita
map		 Cottages at Casa Santa Rita Two cottages about 1 km. from Afife.
This village is protected from the wind that 
blows most afternoons.
Good beaches and restaurants.		 4 2 kms.
Breia
Ponte de Lima		 Casa de Breia
map		 Casa de Breia - Ponte de Lima - Portugal Cottages on a rural estate in the Lima valley.
Between  Ponte de Lima and Arcos de Valdevez.
good communications for touring.
Car essential.		 4 & 2 27 kms.
Moncao Quinta de Santo Antonio
map		 Quinta de Santo Antonio - Moncao -Portugal Rural cottages on a farming estate.
Surrounded by vineyards for Alvarinho wine.
Near to northern border with Spain.
On the old 'Way to Santiago'.		 4 & 2 29 kms.
Fontoura
Near Valenca		 Casa Alta and Cottages
map 		Casa Alta - Valenca -Portugal Cottages situated in a beautiful 5 acre estate surrounded by vineyards in a peaceful location in the hills of rural Northern Portugal. 4 & 2 25 kms.
Ponte de Lima O Milho at
Casa de Pomarchao
map		 O Milho at Casa de Pomarchao - Ponte de Lima - Portugal One of a group of cottages close to the manor house.
Ponte de Lima can be reached on foot.
Many restaurants in the town.		 2 20 kms.
Refoios
Ponte de Lima		 Torre de Refoios
map		 Torre de Refoios - Ponte de Lima - Portugal Three cottages grouped around an old defensive tower.
Views over the Lima valley.
Cafe and river within walking distance.		 2 25 kms.
Areosa
Viana do Castelo		 Camellia Cottage
Quinta da Boa Viagem
map		 Camellia Cottage at Quinta da Boa Viagem - Viana do Castelo - Portugal Estate cottage in village near Viana do Castelo.
At foot of wooded hill with good walks.
Good beaches nearby.		 2 2 kms.


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Area includes Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Ponte de Barca, Caminha, Ceveira, Valenca and Moncao

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