Situated within 45 km of Geres Thermal Spa and 49 km of Sao Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary in Soajo, Casa de Bairros features accommodation with seating area.
cees
Netherlands
Clean, Good airco, Great shower. Nice host. Good place to visit the national
park. Our host came immediately when I called as we could not find the house.
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pablo27
United Kingdom
Superb apartment and lovely outside chill space. Had to have a quick dip in the pool. Great location for me as it was on my cycle route.
Situated in Ponte da Barca, within 37 km of Sao Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary and 40 km of Canicada Lake, Olhares do Lobo - Restaurante Lobo features accommodation with a shared lounge as well as...
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Rasmussen
Denmark
This is such a nice place.
So nice location, and very very friendly owner.
If you are hiking be aware: There is no supermarket in town.
Located in Ponte da Barca, Casa da Eira de Santo Amaro is a recently renovated accommodation, 31 km from Sao Bento da Porta Aberta Sanctuary and 34 km from Canicada Lake.
Andrew
United Kingdom
The host was attentive and friendly, and the house was a small quiet village in a mountain setting. A great place to base yourself for hiking the many local and GR trails
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Alexander
United Kingdom
A beautiful property in a wonderful location. Zinha the host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. Excellent trails and watersports very close to the accommodation.
A good location for a relaxing getaway in Arcos de Valdevez, Casa Maria da Eira is a holiday home surrounded by views of the garden.
Kevin
New Zealand
Nice house in rural village. . 3 bed house. Wifi good. I had 3 beds to choose from. The one I slept in was ok. Parking was just outside house. Bit tight but ok. I didn't have Sim card so didn't get entry instructions on morning that I left my previous hotel.
Soajo is a great gateway to the surrounding Peneda-Gerês...
Soajo is a great gateway to the surrounding Peneda-Gerês national park. It is accessible by public busses from Arcos de Valdevez central station (see https://www.avic.pt/home), and close to trails.
The town has minimarket and two bakeries, so it is easy to buy anything one needs. It is also nearby the barrage and the town of Lindoso with a castle. The villages in the area also have famous Espigueiros.
The area is home to famous Portuguese Garrano horses and antique cattle breed of Cachena cows.
People are very friendly and helpful, and the scenery, specially the dramatic ravines and dells, are iconic.
Daniel
Czech Republic
10
Scored 10
Soajo is a unique village with its very own atmosphere.
Soajo is a unique village with its very own atmosphere. Its old and authentic and has some nice hiking trails in the area. Its a very nice place to just retreat and enjoy the scenery. It also has a very good restaurant and the locals try their best to make you feel right at home.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Awesome points of interest, you can have a swim by the 3...
Awesome points of interest, you can have a swim by the 3 river spots on the village, walk and hike on the forests nearby as well as appreciate a sunset by the rock with the "Espigueiros". Unfortunately, no vegan food in the local restaurants, most of the places you need to pay with cash and they often close really early in the evening, so be prepared. Oh and watch out for the cows (and cow poop) as they can literally be everywhere.
Paula Simão
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Large village, with lots of bars, restaurants, small shops,...
Large village, with lots of bars, restaurants, small shops, butcher baker. Characterful historic centre. Natural pools in the river for swimming. Excellent place to use as a base for exploring the Peneda-Geres national park.
Naomi
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Soajo is a pleasant small town.
Soajo is a pleasant small town.
Driving there is not difficult, do not drive fast just in case you come across a few long horned cattle or horses grazing by the roadside or a flock of sheep making their way home.
There is a small grocery store and across the street is a coffee/snack bar.
There are three restaurants in Soajo, but they alternate the days they are opened.
The townsfolk offer advice and help, I speak Portuguese so that was easier with communication. Shops are closed at certain hours and restaurants hours vary.
The espigueiros are granite grain drying/storages dating back to the 1700's. The cross on these granaries (I was told by a local) signify a blessing for the harvest, hopefully a deterrent for thieves and during the Napoleonic Peninsular War when French troops raided every village they came across, these crosses fooled the French into thinking the granaries were tombs. Thereby saving the people of Soajo from starvation.
If I travel there again I would stay longer than a night and probably prepare my meals.
If you want a location which offers tranquility in a mountainous region, safe environment, great hiking and to stay among people who enjoy working their lands and tending their livestock then Soajo is a place you must visit.
LEONOR
Australia
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