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Residencial Real
( 259 325 879;
www.residencialreal.com
; Rua Central 5; s/d €30/40)
The most appealing of the limited
budget options downtown, this family-run place is nicely positioned in the middle of a
pedestrian zone, above a popular
pastelaria
(pastry shop). Some of the bright, neatly kept
rooms have high ceilings and French windows.
GUESTHOUSE
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Parque de Campismo de
Vila Real
( 259 324 724; camping.vilareal@gmail.com; Rua Dr Manuel Cardona; sites per adult/child/tent/car €3.75/1.88/
2.30/2.65; Mar-Nov)
This simple , shady hillside campsite above the Rio Corgo, 1.2km
northeast of the centre, has a municipal pool nearby, which guests are allowed to use for
€0.50.
CAMPGROUND
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Casa Agrícola da Levada
( 259 322 190;
www.casadalevada.com
; Rua da Capela, Timpeira; s/d €60/75; )
Just north of the
centre, at the end of a long, shady drive lies this little gem of an inn. A collection of taste-
fully renovated old houses surrounds grounds that include rose gardens, a large grassy
lawn and a swimming pool. The friendly, multilingual owners have deep roots in the re-
gion and are generous in sharing their knowledge of the area's highlights.
RURAL INN
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Quinta de São Martinho
( 259 323 986;
www.quintasaomartinho.com
;
Lugar de São Martinho, Mateus; s/d €55/65; )
Only
400m from the Palácio de Mateus, this rambling granite farmhouse-turned-inn is surroun-
ded by pretty gardens. Rooms aren't fancy but have wood-beamed ceilings and are tradi-
tionally furnished. Three-course dinners can be arranged with advance notice.
RURAL INN
€€
Hotel Miracorgo
( 259 325 001;
www.hotelmiracorgo.com
;
Av 1 de Maio 78; s/d/ste €49/71/98; )
Boasting
fine views of the Rio Corgo canyon, this central, modern, midrise business hotel has well-
appointed if unexciting rooms in two buildings, all with large verandahs. Get a room with
the bridge or the river view.
HOTEL
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