Location: Lamego
Top Things to do in Lamego
Top 10 Things to do in Lamego, Portugal
Lamego ( Portuguese pronunciation: [lɐˈmeɣu]; Proto-Celtic: *Lamecum) is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km².
Restaurants in Lamego
1. Quinta Santa Eufemia
Overall Ratings
5 based on 138 reviews
Quinta Santa Eufemia was founded in 1864 by Bernardo Rodrigues Carvalho, and now is managed by the fourth generation of the Family who have been producing these fine old Douro Port wines, preservinf the alge-old-skills of winemaking and ageing.Situated on the left side of the river Douro, with over 45 hectares under vines, the vineyard produces grapes of the richest varieties, trodden in the traditional way and fermented on granite vats in order to extract their finest essences.The wine is aged in oak casks before being selectively blended to satisfy the most refined palates.
Reviewed By JimS48 - Toronto, Canada
Came on a tour with seven other people. One of the owners (Theresa) led the taste test. Her sister is the vintner. We tasted 1 white and four red ports. I know now which ports need to be drunk quickly because they will oxidize -...MoreThank you for your words, but please do not keep my port wine "forever"; do not forget that we need to sell some bottles ;)
2. Santuario Nossa Senhora dos Remedios
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
Reviewed By Staidthere - Jakarta, Indonesia
The Sanctuary and steps are both historical landmarks and a holy place where some visitors seek healing. The steps provide unique photo opportunities because of the views from above and below, and they are inviting for both energetic (walking up) and leisurely (walking down) visitors with receding views of the sanctuary and of azulejo murals at the various levels.
The bottom of the stairs is located in the built-up historical area, so it is easy to find a restaurant, convenient bathroom, or souvenir store. The sanctuary and adjacent buildings hold several local icons including a breastfeeding Madonna and portraits of the entrepreneurs who helped establish the port wine business in the Douro Valley. The sanctuary and steps are free, and they are well worth a visit.
3. Quinta da Pacheca
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
QUINTA DA PACHECA Nearly three hundred years old, Quinta da Pacheca is one of the Douro’s most renowned estates where worldwide awarded wines are produced. One of the first to bottle wine under its own brand, Quinta da Pacheca has always valued traditions, having one of the few 18th century’s remaining milestones, used in the original Pombal’s 1756 world’s first wine region demarcation. With 140 acres along and sloping down to the Douro River, the property is mentioned in an April 1738’s document as “Pacheca”, owned by Lady Mariana Pacheco Pereira. In 1903, by the hand of its new owner, the noble Jose Freire de Serpa Leitao Pimentel, the wine production significantly increased. The vineyards were then renewed and varieties were arranged by fields. The estate was again refurbished in 1916 and new warehouses were built. Eight imposing granite wine presses or “lagares” were then constructed and continue in use today, for the vinification Pacheca’s wines, under the advice of winemaker Maria Serpa Pimentel and agronomist Hugo Fonseca, for the vinification of Pacheca’s wines, for limited annual production of Douro DOC wines and special categories of Port Wines only. Maria do Ceu Goncalves and Paulo Pereira bought the estate in 2012, starting a new era of expansion and vitality.
Reviewed By Elisha G - Rishon Lezion, Israel
There are many wine producers in the Duoro area. Most of them make excellent wine. Many of them will give you a tour combined with wine testing though I assume none will do it more graciously and and funny with a serious attitude combined.
This place still uses "stomping" as the method to get the juice from thouse Touriga Nacional grapes. Yes with real people (Including visiting tourists) on work, under the most hygienic supervision!
The outcome is very very good, although somewhat quite expensive, but then, you can't get their wine elsewhere...
We had 4 wines tested, and we liked the Tawny 30 years Port to be most excellent, with some LBV Ruby just behind it.
Recommended!
4. Catedral de Lamego
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By brian t - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
As a piece of history at the bottom of the "remedies church staircase", it is worth a look, especially if time to spare.
5. Museu de Lamego
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
The Museum of Lamego is installed in the ancient Episcopal Palace, whose reconstruction is due to D. Manuel de Vasconcelos Pereira, the Bishop of Lamego between 1773 and 1786. Founded in 1917, after de 1910 Revolution (Republic), its collection, which its major characteristic is the eclectism, is continuously enriched by new donations. At present and in permanent exhibition, it has sections of painting, tapestry and paraments, sculpture, gold-craftmanship, ceramics, ornamental tiles, arheology, chapels, vehicles and furniture. Among the colection there are 18 pieces classified as National Threasures. Flamish tapestries and Vasco Fernandes's paintings, both from 16th century, assume the role of the museum's ex-libris.
Reviewed By Kevin F - Lincoln, United Kingdom
For such a small town this is an exceeding good museum with so many different exhibits. As you walk round and turn a corner, wow there is something totally different. The toilets are clean and fresh. It is also great to visit when the rain is pouring down!
6. Wine Moments & Gourmet
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5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By SusanandSimon - Reigate, United Kingdom
Patricia was amazing as our guide, nothing was too much trouble and she provided us with so much information along the way. The wine tasting at a small traditional property was very enjoyable and Patricia arranged for us to have an additional taster as someone...MoreThank you for your kind words. The pleasure was all ours, thanks for the choice and preference. We will be happy to receive you again. See you soon!
7. Lamego Castle
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4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
it is quite an uphill hike to the entrance of the castle, so we were disappointed to find it was closed for the day (Monday) when we visited. A pity as it had been highly recommended by our B&B host. Teach us to do our homework next time. Our climb was not without value as it took us through some very old and narrow streets - too narrow for cars.
8. Capela de Sao Pedro de Balsemao
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
The chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão is located in a small plain along the Balsemão river banks. Although the chapel is now part of a seventeenth century manor, its interior still preserves 10th century traits, namely Mozarabic Iberian architecture techniques, which make it one of the rare examples in portuguese territory. Another remarkable element of this small temple is D. Afonso Pires sarcophagus as well as the Roman influence, well visible in several inscribed stones, reused in the construction of the chapel walls.
Reviewed By trippyraff - Mitcham
A beautiful little church that keeps on going after so many centuries, nestled by the banks of the Baselmao river, lost in the Douro countryside. The road is enchanting is sometimes a little narrow for us city types, but it is a treasure worth discovering for history buffs. The lady who looks after the place is very knowledgable. Her family has been looking after the place for many years now. Note a rare statue of the Virgin Mary pregnant and some beautiful paintings of saints
9. Old Rock Caffe
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Sebastian L - London, United Kingdom
I visit Lamego once a year. Always enjoying going to Old Rock Caffè. Cool music and affordable prices. Worth to have a look
10. Quinta da Casa Amarela
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Francisco F - Lisbon, Portugal
What a place! A true gem hidden from the tourist crowds. Quinta da Casa Amarela is a family run Douro and Port Wine maker that for generations has been providing some of the best wines of the region. The wines are great both the Douro White and Reds, the Tawny and Vintage Ports. The family house is beautiful and the Wine tour and tasting is very intimate. No audio guides, professional guides or infrastructures. Just the plain old owner with a true passion for what is doing. Unbeatable.
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