Location: Amares
Top Things to do in Amares
- 1. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Abadia
- 2. Castelo de Lanhoso
- 3. Bom Jesus do Monte
- 4. Quinta de Lamoso
- 5. Santuario Nossa Senhora do Alivio
- 6. Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte
- 7. Mosteiro De Santo Andre De Rendufe
- 8. Autocar Bar
- 9. Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes
- 10. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
10 Things to Do in Amares That You Shouldn't Miss
Amares (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐˈmaɾɨʃ]) is a municipality in Braga District, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 18,889, in an area of 81.95 km².
Restaurants in Amares
1. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Abadia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Joaquim V - Porto, Portugal
see the small museum . is not a large one but you can see how pilgrims sleep there as been as tje people live 100 years ago
2. Castelo de Lanhoso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By makakito - Lisbon, Portugal
This is a unique place, in top of a natural huge stone. You also got the statue of virgin Mary protecting the city, a restaurant/coffee shop, an old church, and an old (small castle). We could enter the castle, but not the main tower, which was supposed to be open that day. The tower says in Portuguese it is closed 2 days of the week, Tuesday I think, and Wednesday, and then in English Tuesday and Thursdays, which is confusing at best, however it was a Friday and it was closed too. Nevertheless, a place worthy a visit if you are driving nearby Braga.
3. Bom Jesus do Monte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By simmondsi - Darmstadt, Germany
We took the funicular up, which was fun (tip: stand outside the cabin at the front) but the church itself was nothing special. View is far but mostly of the modern part of Braga with high-rises, so disappointing. Still, the view upwards of the staircases is impressive.
4. Quinta de Lamoso
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
In Quinta de Lamoso, in the beautiful thermal town Caldelas in Amares, with 90 000m2 in natural environment and a stunning landscape, you will enjoy unforgettable holidays. Horses, Ponies and carriages rides inside and outside the farm. Enjoy the Spa Caldelas and mount São Pedro with 570 meters altitude, from which you will have a panoramic view over the Valleys Cávado and Homem Rivers. Our horses are of Cruzado Lusitano breed, gentle horses, ideal for beginners. Nacional Park Gerês: 10km Braga: 12km Guimarães: 45km Porto: 70km Spain: 70km
Reviewed By Francisco S
My experience at Quinta de Lamoso was outstanding. This is a magnificent and laid back spot for horse lovers right in the heart of the Minho region, where tradition and rurality are still preserved at it's best.
Everything was absolutely spot on, the horses, the views of the farm, the family environment created by the always helpful Manuel, everything was absolutely 5 stars! More than a horse ridding club with all the formalities this is the kind of place where we could take time to relax , be in contact with nature and have a wonderful time with our familly, always surrounded by our favourite animals ;-)).
What's also surprising is that being a horse related activity the prices at this place are very reasonable, I presume as a result of being in a rural area, but definitely that was the cherry on top of the cake. I am usually quite sceptical about getting on board of these bargains - and I was somehow expecting some king of catch - but I can say with confidence that there is no catch here. It is a genuine family managed business where we spend an amazing time, and I am very positive that we will be back.
5. Santuario Nossa Senhora do Alivio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
On our trip to the North Region of Portugal, we had a stopover in the small village of Vila Verde, this in order to bring a visit to the sanctuary of “Nossa Senhora do Alívio”. The sanctuary has being constructed into the XIX century and is an example of the religious arquitecture in this region, in the front we do have two bell towers, and in the middle the virgin Maria and child. The inside is simple but has some nice coloured glass windows. There is a great carpark in the front of the church, and all this together made is a good option to have a stopover.
6. Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Miguel2770 - Lisbon, Portugal
Santuario do Bom Jesus do Monte is a beautiful complex with marvelous parks, the church, restaurants and hotel. One way to see it is to take the funicular till the sanctuary and then go down by the 600 steps stair which is also marvelous.
7. Mosteiro De Santo Andre De Rendufe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By chickandbeast - Durham, Canada
Mosteiro de Santo Andre de Rendufe was located just 5 minutes away from the rennovated farm house we stayed in in Amares Portugal. It is surrounded by vinyards and cornfields.
There wasnt really anywhere designated to park so we just pulled over at the side of the road. It is a once spectacular monastery but is now in need of a little tender loving care.
It could also benefit from some plaques noting its special historical significance to Amares not everyome can google on site.
It seems rather neglected.
8. Autocar Bar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By RangerAmorim - Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Quem viu aquele espaço sem nada,nos primórdios e agora! De uma zona virgem pouco cuidada,passou a um local de referência para passar uns bons momentos entre amigos
9. Mosteiro de Sao Martinho de Tibaes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By marcopretelli
A very large, recently restored complex that offers endless opportunities for knowledge. From those related to the history of monasteries in Portugal, from their fortunes to the misfortunes; to the constructive ones of a very complex complex, with parts dating to different ages and very different technologies; to the artistic products, produced in centuries. Then there is the chapter of the restoration works, recently concluded, with some very interesting ideas. In short, a visit that is worth doing. Beyond the organized tours, it is worth walking a bit around the inhabited rooms and watching walls, ceilings, floors: from the anti-seismic pombaline walls, to the cloaked ceilings ... At least, a pair of hours!
10. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
Reviewed By RobertJE - London, United Kingdom
There is a small entrance fee to visit the Cathedral (2 Euros) but you really need to visit the choir area and the chapels as well which is only 2 Euros more. For one Euro more you can also visit the museum. The main part of the Cathedral seemed quite dark and less ornate than I expected apart from the choir area around the organ. We were taken up there as part of a guided visit to the chapels (for the extra 2 Euros). The young lady who took us was apparently undertaking an internship as part of her Tourism qualification - she certainly knew her stuff and was very informative. I really enjoyed visiting the organ/choir area - the woodwork stalls and walls were amazing - and the three separate chapels were also interesting. The Cathedral itself is quite an imposing building which I thought looked best at night when lit up. It's certainly worth staying at least one night in Braga if possible - we thought it was a lovely city. The pictures we took at night make the Cathedral look much more striking than those we took during the day.
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