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Vilarinho S. Romão is the name of the old village where this house is located and is also the name of nobility of its former owners Squires of Vilarinho since the sixteenth century Viscounts of Vilarinho S. Romão since the nineteenth century. The village is already mentioned in the 1220 Inquests and was one of the original parishes of Panóias land where there was a Roman sanctuary. Some ascribe it to the charter granted to April 5 1258 by D. Afonso III.The village has a pleasant and fertile location on the right bank of the river Pinion three kilometers from town (Sabrosa) and has always been one of the best areas of port before the phylloxera attack on the vines in the century. XIX. It lies on a hill where you can enjoy a beautiful panorama and can discern Sabrosa to the north of the Douro and Sanford Alijó Celeirós the Northeast and the Southeast. It is a must for those who want to get from Vila Real to Pinhão where are produced the most famous fortified wines of the Douro region. Its climate is mild in summer due to altitude and not too harsh in the winter.The traces of this house a certain austerity in fact characteristic of the houses of the Douro this season is very smooth and integrates seamlessly into the landscape that surrounds it. Its architectural features point to a building made in the seventeenth century. But the prosperity brought by trade in port wine at the beginning of the century. Century before the phylloxera plague caused so much was improved and enhanced. In addition to an eighteenth-century facade stand out within the halls sober and not very large covered by beautiful eightfold ceilings with woodcarvings. But the most impressive elements of this remodeling are undoubtedly the fountain with stone carved dolphins also in the cup and the attractive stone entrance that will connect to the house by a grove of sycamores.Afonso Cabral wrote The past revives the venerable solar emblazoned with its chapel its crenellated gates their patios where dolphins break the silence of fountains spurting water into the tanks the same impassibility sand thread running in the hourglass. The chapel was founded in 1462 and tied in the same year by Gonçalo Lobo. In the century. XV this chapel served as the Mother Church while not edify the church parish. The existence today of a baptismal font as is known exists only as a general rule in parish churches is a testament to that fact. In its main facade which gives off a charming village is an inlaid stone weapons and a panel where you can see a skull recorded between a sword and a açoute which meant that its owner had the right to exercise justice and granting asylum (Tether and Lord of Ox).On the lintel of the door is an inscription that says Chapel of Our Lady of Salvation Where is the grave for the lords of this chapel and the successors to this relationship.Inside the chapel there are several graves bearing the inscription a House of Gonçalo Lobo. Gonçalo Lobo founded the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Salvation.

Property Location
Located in Santa Marta de Penaguiao, Solar Quinta da Portela is in a rural location and within the vicinity of Dourocaves Winery and Peso da Regua Parish Church. This 4-star property is within the vicinity of Solar de Mateus and Panoias.

Rooms
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private lanais where you can take in pool and garden views. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and handheld showerheads.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Don’t miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an attached winery, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and billiards.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at a coffee shop/cafĂŠ serving guests of Solar Quinta da Portela. Relax with your favorite drink at a poolside bar or a swim-up bar.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include an Internet point, audiovisual equipment, and express check-in. Event facilities at this property consist of a ballroom, banquet facilities, and exhibit space. Free parking is available onsite.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
• A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
• The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The preferred airport for Solar Quinta da Portela is Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 74.5 km / 46.3 mi.

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The Quinta da Veiga is formed by a cluster small farms with a size of 50 hectares of which 25 are planted with vines as part of its production destined for port wine and red wine to the table called Wine Farm Its total exposure to South gives it a great aptitude for the quality of its wines. At Quinta da Veiga to produce three wines: Murzelo House of the Moorish and Moorish Hill.The vineyard is divided into beads for homogeneous varieties Touriga Nacional reaching about 50% and the other varieties Touriga Francesa the Roriz and Tinta Barroca. This allows the possibility of plots for wine grapes and great flexibility in making lots. All wines of Quinta matured in barrels of American oak and especially French. The stage of the wine harvest and released is 2 years.It should be noted the concern of the quality that goes from the production phase of the grape from the choice at the time of entry into the cellar to the winemaking and aging - either in wood or in bottle.In terms of image is also strategy Quinta da Veiga have a concern in terms of disclosure and presentation of their wines this is the composition of their labels. Thus the composition of the labels of wines from Quinta da Veiga are developed by renowned artists.It also has a vast olive groves and citrus orchards above. One of the Orchards is walled and is classified.

Property Location
A stay at Hotel Mira Corgo places you in the heart of Vila Real, convenient to Carreira Gardens and Solar de Mateus. This 4-star hotel is within the region of Dourocaves Winery and Peso da Regua Parish Church.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 166 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include direct-dial phones, as well as blackout drapes/curtains and clock radios.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and billiards.

Dining
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, an Internet point, and a computer station. Planning an event in Vila Real? This hotel has 9254 square feet (860 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, conference/meeting rooms, and small meeting rooms. Self parking is available onsite.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.

The preferred airport for Hotel Mira Corgo is Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 475.8 km / 295.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.