The Hotel

A former 16th century palace, Casa da Calçada allures travellers to a five star retreat on the edge of the Tâmega River. Located in the heart of Amarante, this abode sits just a 40-minute drive from the city of Porto and the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Douro Valley, offering guests a taste of world-class Portuguese wines, and landmarks such as the The Museum of Douro and the 16th century Miranda do Douro Cathedral.

• Individually decorated rooms feature antique furnishings, and some boast walk-in-closets, balconies and terraces offering view of the surrounding countryside.

• The restaurant serves hearty Portuguese and international dishes, tailoring flavours to simple and more sophisticated palates, while the elegant bar offers a choice of locally sourced wines and in-house champagnes.

• At the Spa, tourists may indulge with a variety of treatments, while outdoorsy types may choose to hire a bicycle and explore an exclusive cycling track flanked by timber crossbars and garden benches.
  
  

Groupon’s Guide To Porto

Dating back to the 4th century and currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Portugal’s second largest metropolis, stands as one of Europe’s oldest cultural and historical sites.

An ancient port perched along the Douro Valley, the city is a cornucopia of architectural landmarks, museums and medieval reminisces. Among the most important architectural legacies stand the Sao Francisco and Santa Clara Church, where a rare mixture of Gothic and Baroque styles, represented by detailed carvings and opulent decor covered in pure gold, attract thousands of tourists every year. Famed for being the spiritual home of Port Wine, the city has been one of the most important wine trading centres since the 17th century, maintaining its leading role among the finest wine producers in Europe up to this day. Travellers may also admire modern art galleries cleverly combined with shopping centres, spread across the vivid and colourful Bombarda street, where a bundle of design boutiques, stylists and vintage shops form a world of their own.

The Deal

Included in all options: Stay in executive double room for two with breakfast and three-course dinner on one night only

Option 1: standard

• £289 for 2 nights arriving between 1 June-29 August 2014
• £399 for 3 nights arriving between 1 June-28 August 2014
• £615 for 5 nights arriving between 1 June-26 August 2014
  
  

Option 2: with one 18-hole golf course entry for one person and one massage for one person only

• £355 for 2 nights arriving between 1 June-29 August 2014
• £465 for 3 nights arriving between 1 June-28 August 2014
• £665 for 5 nights arriving between 1 June-26 August 2014
  
  

Hotel Details

• Check-in from 3pm; check-out by 11am.
• Pets not permitted.
  
  

Hotel Address

Casa da Calçada, Largo do Paco 6, Amarante 4600-017, Portugal

Reviews

Casa da Calçada has an average score of 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and has won a Certificate of Excellence 2013. Travellers enjoyed the handy location, spacious rooms and appreciated the food quality.

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