Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
Things to do in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best Farms
Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal
1. Cantinho das Aromaticas
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5.0 based on 132 reviews
The Cantinho das Aromaticas is an urban organic farming project, unique in Europe, which produces aromatic plants from seed to final product. The entire productive garden can be visited, and it is possible to wander freely around the farm, or, if you prefer, ask for a guided visit for groups. With an area of 10 hectares, we have 3 hectares under cultivation with over 180 different herbs. In our herbal tea house you can taste several different organic herbal teas.
Reviewed By Joanalc
Definitely recommend to visit Cantinho das Aromáticas. It´s a beautiful quite big farm, the surroundings are simply breathtaking! It feels like you are travelling around the world with aromatic plants, the smells, the flavours, amazing! An unique experience just 10min. driving from Porto center. You are in the city, but completely outside. For nature lovers. Bought a lot of spices there that I use a lot for cooking.
2. Quinta do Infantado
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Established in 1816, Quinta do Infantado has 46 ha of vines, 100% class A (like a Grand Cru). Certified organic viticulture in 12 ha, sustainable in the remaining 34 ha. The wines, Douro (showing a sunny terroir and freshness) and Porto (drier than usual thanks to a longer fermentation), are exclusively estate grown. Quinta do Infantado in 3 words: balance, terroir and elegance.
Reviewed By azuki
We visited this vineyard as part of the tour at Barefoot George (which I highly recommend). I really enjoy visit the smaller producers, where I get to talk to the owner/winemaker, rather than listening to a canned speech by a company employee. The name, Infantado, refers to Infante D. Pedro. The vineyard was established for the prince who became King D. Pedro IV of Portugal and D. Pedro I of Brazil. Today, the vineyard has been in the hands of the Roseira family for over a century, with its sixth generation in wine production. We entered the dark, cool cellars, where they have some gigantic wine barrels. Everything looks really ancient. I was startled by some noise. The owner said, oh, don't worry, the bats are harmless, they eat bugs. While reassured that there is no bloodsucking fiend, I wondered how this conversation would go with a U.S, food safety inspector. The vineyard is situated in the valley, and while it does not provide gorgeous vista, the view from the tasting room is quite nice. We got to enjoy some wonderful port wine after the tour, as we chat with the owner on everything from Vivino to the future of port wine. It was a most wonderful visit, and needless to say, we bought a few bottles so we can relive the memories at home.
3. Quinta Villa Beatriz
4. Caima EcoResort
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Quinta Pedagogica de Aveiro
The Farm - visit the farm, feed the animals, treat the garden, make bread, or even walk on the pony, are unforgettable activities for young anda beyong.
6. Apega Farm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Cha Camelia
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
