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Senhora das Dores
A big five-day celebration in the third week of August, headed by a pious procession.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
Hospedaria Beco da Matriz
( 251 651 909; Beco da Matriz; r €35)
Just left of the facade of the
igreja matriz,
this place of-
fers simple but impeccable rooms, with comfortable beds and spotless tile floors. Some
rooms have excellent views over the adjacent ramparts to Spain. Check in at the bar
downstairs if there's no answer at the door.
GUESTHOUSE
$
RURAL INN
$$
Solar de Serrade
( 251 648 363;
www.solardeserrade.pt
; Mazedo; d from €65; )
One of two manor houses on
area estates producing Alvarinho grapes and delicious wines, this rather magnificent 17th-
century mansion on the road towards Arcos de Valdevez has whimsical gardens and eight
elaborately furnished rooms and suites. Good for romantic getaways.
Fonte da Vila
( 251 656 269;
www.fontedavila.com
; Estrada de Melgaço; s/d €65/80; )
The Spanish-owned
Fonte da Vila has cheerfully painted rooms with wooden floors and a clean-lined contem-
porary look in a renovated and remodelled manor house with a garden patio. There's an
upscale seafood restaurant on the ground floor. It's in the new town, right across from the
gas station.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
Convento dos Capuchos
( 251 640 090;
www.conventodoscapuchos.com
;
Quinta do Convento de São Antonio, Estrada de Melgaço; s/d
from €90/147; )
Monção's most captivating property is set in a restored 18th-century
hilltop monastery with a glimmering infinity pool overlooking the river below. The deluxe
rooms have wooden floors and French doors opening onto a splendid riverfront terrace.
Less expensive rooms are set in a newly constructed annexe; they are large with chic fur-
nishings, but lack the former's majesty and views. The premises include a small spa and
gym, as well as a restaurant.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
Eating
