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PALÁCIO DA BREJOEIRA VITICULTORES SA
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Phone: +351 251 666 129
Hours: 9am - 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
CHURCH MATRIZ DE MONÇÃO
Location: R. de João Pinho 17, 4950-486 Monção
CHURCH OF MISERICÓRDIA
Location: Praça Deu-La-Deu, 4950-426 Monção
MUSEUM OF ALVARINHO WINE
Location: Praça Deu-La-Deu 14, 4950-506 Monção
Phone: +351 251 649 009
Hours: 9am - 6pm
By the Alvarinho Route
It is intended to provide who visit the striking and distinctive experiences meeting the expectations of our visitors.
Melgaço and Monsoon are also landscape and adventure, wellness places and eat well, the friendly people and warm spaces where we feel at home.
SOLAR ALVARINHO
The Alvarinho, located in the so-called "Building of the Three Arches", comprises two floors which are as follows: on the top floor there is a personalized space, directly related to the exposure, which is evident diverse information about wine Albariño and its region, as well as elements relating to the various producers and where visitors can sample the markings; on the lower floor plus a bar- Local Support where visitors can eat typical products (Albariño wine, ham, honey, bread).
Will the dissemination and promotion of local crafts and other typical products; and dissemination of traditional and cultural roots of the region. There is a craft shop, where you can buy traditional products of the county: crafts, ham, sausages, bread, wine bottles and boxes Albariño and honey.
The building that houses the "Alvarinho" is set in the heart of History Zone Melgaço village, hand in hand with the Castle, where you can breathe history, tradition and culture mixed.
Palace of Alvarinho
The Alvarinho the Palace is a privileged space for the promotion and dissemination of Albariño wine - singular nectar between the Vinho Verde, excellence product that reinforces the cultural and historical identity of a region.
Up two areas furnished with tables, chairs and sofas, Alvarinho the Palace offers visitors an authentic journey through the world of this famous nectar, providing information on the origin, evolution and companies dedicated to the production of real ex. libris.
Showroom
Prime space located on the first floor of the house of Curro, providing visitors and curious all the information about the origin, evolution and on companies dedicated to the production of Albariño wine with a significant role in national wine history.
Tasting Room
Every day, different brands of Albariño wine, including different brands of the single variety, can be seen and appreciated in the Palace of Albariño. In this area visitors can taste this nectar of God.
ADEGAS
Adega Cooperativa Regional de Monção CRL
It was founded on 11 October 1958 Situated in full demarcated region of wines You see, in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço. To this region was recognized the exclusive use of the designation "Vinho Verde Alvarinho". The raw material, combined with the selection of grapes at the entrance to the cellar, combined with modern technology in winemaking and personal contact with customers, are the guarantee of quality of its products.
The Historical and Cultural Cellar space came in 2005 in the former home of the cellar man and Bagasse silos, and led to their integration in the Vinho Verde Route, Route of Minho.
Location: Crosses-Mazedo - 4950-279 Monção
GPS N 42.064407º; W 8.489741º
Contacts: Phone 0351 251 652 167/0351 251 656/251 651 108 0351 Fax
Email: adegademoncao@mail.telepac.pt
website: www.adegademoncao.pt
Time:
Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.00
Saturdays from 09h00 to 13h00
Castaboa cellar
Had its origins in 1978, the Castaboa vineyard is a family property which is keen to maintain the best tradition of parameters combined with technology and modernity. Therefore, the Castaboa is now a nationally and internationally renowned wine.
On the slopes of Alto Minho near the border with Spain are the best white Albariño vineyards. It is its prime location and the characteristics of its microclimate which make it the perfect place for the healthy development of this variety.
The Albariño Castaboa, born and is produced in the municipality of Melgaço, in small parcels located on the beautiful slopes of the patron of Alvaredo. The result is a genuine wine, unparalleled properties.
Location: Pinheiro - Alvaredo, Melgaço 4960
GPS N 42.089476º; W 8.311539º
Contacts: Phone 0351 251 404 515 / GSM 0351 96 542 89 01
Email: castaboa@portugalmail.pt
Capacity: 20 Pax
hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10h00-12h00 / 15h00-18h00
Taste cellar, Lda
Winemakers Monsoon and Melgaço Sub-Region built in 1992, a modern and functional winery to produce wines of Alvarinho and Albariño / Trajadura.
The vines are chosen for their viticultural and oenological potential to be chosen the best for building good and diversified Alvarinhos.
Nothing is done at random, but, in a rational way in the wake of the elevadospadrões quality and genuineness.
Location
Cable - Barbeita
4950-045 monsoon
GPS N 42.071477º; W 8.401548º
Contacts: . Tel +351251534207 / gsm 0351 910 541 506 / Fax 0351 251 534 207
Email: geral@provam.com
Website: www.provam.com
Capacity: 20 people
Time:
09h00-12h00 and 13h30-18h00
Holiday Period: Always open
Closing day : Saturday and Sunday
Thursday Sunny
The Sunny Farm is a family winery with a tradition in the production of Albariño. The Sunny brand, the first brand of Albariño wine in Melgaço, has 25 years of existence.
Currently, Sunny Farm is not limited to the production of classical Alvarinho, and extended its range of products, fermented in oak barrels Alvarinho, sparkling and Old Brandy.
Location: Alvaredo - 4960-010 Melgaço
GPS: N 42.097710º; W 8.307400º
Contacts: Phone 0351 251 416 769 / Fax : 0351 251 416 771
Email: quinta@soalheiro.com
Website: http://www.soalheiro.com
Capacity: 50 Pax
hours:
Monday to Saturday: 09h00-19h00. Sunday: By appointment
Quintas de Melgaço
The Quintas de Melgaço - Agriculture and Tourism, SA was incorporated on 6 November 1990 under the legal form of limited liability company, having as its object the production, bottling, marketing and export of wines and agricultural products and related activities in the sector tourism, reporting its inception activity to 28 December of the same year, with a modern and pleasant architecture, equipped with appropriate technology.
Location: Ferreiros- Alvaredo 4960 Melgaço
GPS N 42.092761º; W 8.298707º
Contacts: Phone 0351 251 410 020 / Fax 0351 251 410 029
Email: quintasdemelgaco@sapo.pt
Website: www.quintasdemelgaco.pt
Capacity: 50 Pax
hours:
Monday to Friday: 08h30-12h30 / 14h00-08h30
Reguengo de Melgaço
The first Reguengo de Melgaço wine was produced in 2001, a good way after entering the new millennium. One can therefore say that the Reguengo de Melgaço wine is a wine of the century. XXI of the third millennium. The Reguengo the wine Melgaço have proved intense aroma of wines, very fruity.
Location: Weight, Paderne - 4960 Melgaço
GPS: N 42.105227493310046º; W 8.289356231689453º
Contacts: Phone: 0351 251 410 150 / Fax: 0351 251 410 159
Email: geral@reguengodemelgaco.pt
Website: www.reguengodemelgaco.pt
Capacity: 50 Pax
Time
Monday to Friday: 08h00-12h00 / 13h00-18h00.
Saturday and Sunday: By appointment.
Savam, Lda
The Savam (Agricultural Society of Albariño wine Monsoon, Lda.) Is a family - owned producers Bottlers, located in Mazedo parish, 3 km from Monsoon village, in which elaborate Albariño wine, Vinho Verde White and Red. The Solar Serrade, with building dating from the seventeenth century, has a tradition of wines, thanks to the quality of its land and a good sun exposure.
Of viticulture and winemaking in modern mold results this wine, which translates into a nice drink, excellent aroma and delicate taste. It is an elegant and harmonious wine, to consume or save.
Location: Farm Serrade - 4950-280 Monção
GPS: N 42.05774º; W 8.47913º
Contacts: 0351 251 654 008/0351 965 805/ Fax 0351 251 65 40 41
Email: quintadeserrade@clix.pt
Website: www.solardeserrade.pt
Capacity: 50 people
Time
Labor
Day closing: Sunday
A Walk through the Fortress of Monção and Vila
The fortress of Monção, national monument by decree of June 16, 1910, provides a quiet and inspiring "walk" in the company of a breathtaking "look" over the river Minho, the Galician bank and Parque das Caldas
From the Medieval castle of Monção built in the time of D. Dinis (1305 to 1308), there is only one section next to the ride of the Néris. Due to the intensification of the wars with the armed hand, a more extensive wall was constructed, that comprised five door: the one of Salvaterra, the Rosal, the Source or the Caldas, of S. Bento and those of the Sun or the Miracles.
The present walls result from a modification occurred in the second half of the XVII century, having been broken in three parts from the 17th century. XIX: for the construction of the railroad, for the opening of Avenida das Caldas and for the extension of the road towards Melgaço.
In the Village we find the Alvarinho Museum, Danaide Statue / Deu-Deu Martins Coat of Arms, Sculpture at Deu-Deu Martins, Tile Panel of João Verde, Main Church, Casa do Arco, City Hall, Municipal Archive, Statue of the Emigrant, Fountain of the Village, Church of the Capuchos, House Museum of Monção / UM, Church of Mercy, Cinema João Verde Theater, Municipal Library, Paiol ...
Routes, Routes and leisure zones of Monção
The City of Monsoon has several hiking trails in various county locations with equally different levels of difficulty. Taking the Rail Cova da Moura in the Valley of scythes, and the Trail of Fishery, in Bela, the rest are located in mountain areas.
The paths, punctuated by inspiring and soothing landscapes, show us a unique natural heritage ( Carvalheira of Abedim ), legends to the present day ( Cova da Moura ) or traces of a proud past as the paths flanked by stone mills or the mounds ( Way of the Dead ).
In Rail San Antonio Valley Foals, eleven kilometer route in the mountainous villages of Riba de Mouro and Tangil can be seen cardenhas ( typical dwellings of mild ), foals ( small horses ) in full freedom, and the "barracks" shelter sites of pilgrims. The trail of fishing in Bela, brings us to the bucolic river.
The footpaths are marked in both directions, according to the rules of the Portuguese Mountaineering Federation. Despite its identification, we recommend the accompaniment of a guide because of the high amount of information it provides and walker safety guarantee.
Rail Cova da Moura - Valley scythes
Rail Way of the Dead (Mountain Zones)
Rail Carvalheira of Abedim (mountains)
Results for picture Rail Carvalheira of Abedim (mountains)
From the municipal seat, follows the EN 101 towards Arcos de Arcos. Abedim and follow up to the place of Paraisal. The route start is located next to the headquarters of Abedim Parish Council.
The rail Abedim of Carvalheira is an eco-landscaped context path, set in a heavily wooded area, consisting mainly of oaks. Travels a distance of 7.1 km and has an approximate duration of 02h30m.
It offers a level easy / moderate difficulty, with minimum quotas of around 300 meters and maximum of 500 meters of altitude
Rail Route Ribeira Grande Minho
The route starts in PGNP Port de Mouro Lamas, Melgaço municipality, to the Aquamuseu of Vila Nova de Cerveira, a distance of 95.7 km. It crosses the municipalities of Melgaço, Monsoon, Valencia and Vila Nova de Cerveira.
The crossing of Ribeira Minho is a footpath of Great Route, according to the normative FERP / ERA, marked in both directions is easier, given the topography of the land, which begins towards Melgaço - Vila Nova de Cerveira.
Santo Antonio rail (Mountain Zones)
Monsoon rail GR - Lapel (Mountain Zones)
Rail Senhor do Bonfim (Mountain Zones)
Rail Moor Valley (Mountain Zones)
Foot rail Lombo (Mountain Zones)
Trail of Fishery - Beautiful
Rail Pit Mendoa (mountains)
Rail image result to the path of the Dead (mountains)
Leisure area of Thermal Park
Of unparalleled beauty, the Caldas Park is a haven that invites us to enjoy a unique landscape along the banks of the Minho river, dominated by green and calm. This space has at its disposal a picnic area or take the kids to play on the playground and younger in the radical park. But if you prefer a good walk can go a long walkway between the pools and the Well of the harness, by the river and the magnanimous wall on the horizon.
Leisure Zone of Rio Lord
The predominance of water resources in the Minho Valley makes despontem here and there, many aimed recreational areas for leisure of the population. The recreation area of Rio Lord is a bucolic and quiet space with well-treated lawns, inviting a dip on the banks of the Moor River - a tributary of the Minho river of clear and mirrored waters. In its wide margins find tables for picnics in stone that, along with the vast trees to provide shade, make this place the perfect nook for a rest day in full communion with nature. In fact, everything around refers to a concept of tranquility and leisure, offering green landscapes in all directions. Go to the site, go through a small chapel near the shore, and a road bridge. It is a well structured area with a dam, walkways and small bridges that facilitate walking and enjoyment of this beautiful location. To complete the offer, it was built a large modern bar where you can enjoy the terrace with fantastic views of the river.
Leisure Zone Short Pit
In the leisure area of Short Well you can find a well-preserved green space with a large trees to provide shade. An invitation to a calmer day, soaking up the sun and diving in the clear waters of the Moor River, a tributary of the Minho river. The dam that there is no way a kind of natural pool, turning its flow in calm water. Not resist diving in its crystal clear water! To complete the offer, there is a friendly bar with terrace, just across the river, close to an area with tables and barbecues for picnics. Around a large green spot dominates the landscape, highlighting some vineyards. If looking for a place to rest away from the forays of traditional beaches, you'll be amazed with this hideout by the river!
Zona de Lazer de Tangil
This friendly river nook located in the rural center of Tangil on the banks of river Moor, near the Church of Our Lady of Judgment. To get there, you have to stop the car near the old bridge and follow by a small path on clay. Do not be the area closest to the bridge and venture into more ahead, until reaching around existing water dam. This forms a natural pool with clear and calm waters, inviting for a swim in the warm evenings of summer. Although at present there are no supporting infrastructure is planned restructuring of this area, which will provide various services. A great alternative to a relaxing journey in communion with nature!
Leisure Zone Cortes
If you want to make a stop to luncheon, the Cortes leisure area has a large and pleasant space with infrastructure able to provide you a fantastic afternoon!
Located near the village of Monsoon, and the Rio Minho close, this friendly green space has dozens of tables and benches in stone and leafy trees to provide coolness on hot summer days, a full communion environment with nature ... If you come prepared for a longer binge, several grills were deployed there, ready for a barbecue desirable. Close here, we can find the Chapel of Our Lady of the head with a large room where the party is held, a bar and a small gift shop. The Ecotrail also passes near here, recommending a visit to its Interpretation Center, with information about the history of the former railway that once served the region.
Leisure Zone Mazedo
The banks of the river scythes, as well as the banks of the Minho and Coura river, offer a variety of pleasant recreational areas. The recreation area of Mazedo, a large green space surrounded by vineyards, is one of them. Here you will find a very simple space, with calm waters and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a day of rest by the river. Near here, be sure to admire the small Roman bridge rises over the river. With an approximate area of 2200 m2, this lovely spot allows you to practice several river sports activities, while enjoying the magnificent views of the river and scythes of the vineyards. A serene setting, in perfect union with nature - an irresistible invitation to a sun on the grassy bank or for a swim in the stillness of its waters.
Leisure Zone Pines
Of the various existing recreational areas in Monsoon, the Pines is the only classified as river beach thanks to its excellent condition. In this nice garden, where he spends a small stream, you can enjoy various supporting infrastructure, such as soccer field, locker rooms, playground and an area for picnics with tables and benches. In leafy landscape stands out a set of recovered mills, one of them working as a bar. Along the watercourse there are little nooks with benches, a kind of river sights - a treat for those looking for romantic corners! Along the river you will find a medieval stone bridge, probably dating from the fourteenth or fifteenth century. A leisure area par excellence, to offer optimal conditions for a fantastic afternoon!
Leisure Zone Sinks
This recreation area is a secluded place, away from the rural center of Pias, offering moments of leisure away from any human movement. Here you hear the noise from the clear waters of a small stream to hit the rocks, and the rustle of the wind in the leaves, creating a truly charming surroundings. The space has some infrastructure, such as tables and barbecues in stone for snacking, as well as a small bar. Beside this, be sure to notice an old water mill in stone. If you venture a little further, you will come to a small dam, near an ancient bridge, which forms a natural pool where water flows calmly. A good option for cooling off on the hottest days!