The Hotel of Mercan Group in Amarante highlighted in the Le Figaro Newspaper

• 21 November, 23

The Le Figaro is the oldest national newspaper in France, created in 1826, which update weekly news magazine. The hot newspaper has featured the hotel of Mercan Group in Amarante – Casa das Lérias in its travel column as an ideal destination for your next fall gateway: What to visit around Porto? Our 5 Best gateways in northern Portugal.

By train, car or bus, nothing could be easier than extending a weekend in Porto with a gateway to the surrounding area. From the confidential Amarante to the charming Viana do Castelo; here are the selection for you.

In Amarante: timeless charm and traditional pastries

With the geographical location, halfway between bustling Porto and the beautiful charms of the Douro, Amarante is one of the best destinations in the outside Portugal. An ancient town with many cultural attractions sets on the banks of the River Tâmega in the heart of northern Portugal.

First destination, Confeitaria da Ponte, the oldest confectionery in the city, where you can taste the convent famous pastries in Amarante. Then museum’s next stop is dedicated to the artist Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso (1887-1918), born in Amarante. Moving between different schools in the artistic effervescence of the early 20th century, he was a forerunner of modern art. And even if that means taking the key to the fields, we’ll walk along the Serra de Marão for a beautiful hike. Another option is to rent bicycles for a long ride along the old railway line converted into a cycle path (Ecopista do Tâmega, 40 km), which connects Amarante to Cabeceiras de Basto. Villages, vineyards, forests and natural parks follow one another.

Where to stay if the time stretches: Casa das Lérias

Located in the heart of the city, Casa das Lérias, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide, is an ideal base for exploring Amarante.

The hotel was developed by Mercan Group that qualified for Portugal Golden Visa program. Casa das Lérias was designed with the main white and green color to make the tourists feel fresh and imagine that they are lost in the garden with full of sun and trees. This is a boutique hotel offering 4-star accommodation and has a garden, a terrace, and a bar. Some rooms overlook the River Tâmega. It is love at first sight and excellent value for money. Double room from €58. R. Cândido dos Reis 1, 4600-758 Amarante.

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