Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Hiking
Hikers wanting to feel a little burn in their thighs should consider the long haul up to the
18th-century Capela da Senhora da Graça on the summit of pine-clad Monte Farinha (996m). It
takes about two hours to reach the top. The path starts east of town on the N312 (the tur-
ismo has a rough map). By car, turn off the N312 3.5km from Mondim towards Cerva;
from there it's a twisting 9.5km to the top.
Swimming
At Senhora da Ponte , 2km south of town on the N304, there's a rocky swimming spot by a
disused watermill on the Rio Cabril. Follow the signs to the Parque de Campismo de
Mondim de Basto and then take the track to the right.
Wine Tasting
Eight kilometres north of town in Atei, the 17th-century Casa Santa Eulalia
( www.casasantaeulalia.com ) is set amid 32 hectares of vineyards, and offers tastings of their re-
freshing local vinho verde with advance notice.
Sleeping
Residencial Carvalho
( 259 470 547; j3.carvalho@gmail.com; Av Dr Augusto Brito; s/d/ste €20/30/45; ) For low-cost
indoor accommodation, your best bet is this graceless, modern residencial (guesthouse)
west of the turismo , next to the GALP petrol station.
GUESTHOUSE
Casa das Mourôas
( 938 711 272, 255 381 394; Rua José Carvalho Camões; s/d €50/55) Occupying an old stone house on
the same flower-filled square as the turismo, this little place has three humble but neat
rooms arranged around a delightful, vine-covered terrace. English is spoken. Reservations
are recommended on weekends and in summer.
GUESTHOUSE €€
Quinta do Fundo
( 255 381 291; www.quintadofundo.com ; Vilar de Viando; s/d/ste €40/50/75; ) This pleasant
spot, set amid a sea of vineyards 2km south of town on the N304, has decent rooms (if
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