
On my way
back to the coast to get ready for my next country, we stopped at some interesting Portuguese
towns. One was
Amarante, 56 km (39 miles) east of Porto. This
historic town was founded in 360 B.C. In 1790 an impressive bridge was built over the Tâmega River. On the other side of the bridge is a 5-star Relais & Chateaux
hotel, Casa Da Calcada. The front overlooks the church of São Gonçalo, while the back boasts views of the outdoor
pool adjacent to vineyards. For more info, log on to
Casa Da Calcada or see this
Amarante guide.
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