Casa dos Braganças

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês


Casa dos Braganças in the village of Tourém is a delightful rural inn run by a friendly live-in family. The 18th-century house features 11 rooms and one suite with original details such as handpainted ceilings, stone walls, custom-made wood furniture and countryside views. There are free bikes, great birdwatching in the area (featuring some rare birds) and dinners on request.


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