Amarante

Known for:

architecture, river views

Time needed:

2 days

From Lisbon:

4 hours by car

From Porto:

45 min by car

Must do:

Museum Amadeo de Souza Cardoso

Must try:

Amarante's famous doces conventuais

Visit nearby:

Casa de Mateus

Fun fact:

Amarante is closely associated with São Gonçalo, the town's patron saint, who is traditionally said to have helped build the original bridge over the Tâmega.

About

Amarante is a beautiful city in northern Portugal set along the Tâmega River full of life, history and culture: the 17th century São Gonçalo and its historic bridge, the cozy Amadeo de Souza Cardoso Art Museum, a modern performance art theater, iconic cafes with river views.

Amarante is also a great destination for food lovers and is particularly known for its traditional convent (mainly made with egg yolk) sweets, including papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega and São Gonçalos.

It is a beautiful town to visit all year round but is especially cozy around Christmas!