Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux - Amarante

Set in a 16th century manor, this boutique hotel is located in central Amarante with views over the Tâmega River. It offers an outdoor pool, nearby golf facilities and free parking. The chic guestrooms of the Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux retain their past grandeur with antique furnishings and features. They were renovated in 2001, thus combining the old décor with modern amenities such as satellite TV and air-conditioning. Guests can enjoy local specialties with an international touch at the restaurant of the hotel; the bar serves a selection of the wines produced in the nearby Douro Valley and champagne produced in-house. Other facilities of the Casa da Calçada Relais & Châteaux include a solarium and a bike rental. The hotel is located less than one hour from both Porto and the Douro Valley. Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is also less than one hour away and the hotel provides a private shuttle service.

All 30 rooms are different but offer the same comfort and attention to detail. Nothing has been left to chance, from the beds to the dress room, bathroom, acclimatisation and soundproofing. In historical times, the Casa da Calçada - Relais & Châteaux welcomed nobles and well-known personalities linked to the 1st Republic (1910-1926). Nowadays, it still has a presidential suite and 3 executive suites.

In order to arrive at Casa da Calçada, from Porto you should take the Highway A4 (North) and exit at Amarante East. Subsequently you should take a right turn in the direction of Amarante Centre and 200 meters later, take a left turn in the direction of the nqatural Park. Continue straight ahead and you will find the entrance to Casa da Calçada on your right, in front of Amarante's old bridge.