Your stay — Casa do Fontão
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Igreja do Salvador de Lufrei (661 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja de Lufrei (927 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Igreja da Madalena (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Capela São Miguel (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ursa Maior — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Fonte Moure — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Museu Municipal Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Cine-Teatro de Amarante — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Farmácia S. Gonçalo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Central de Camionagem — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Good to know — Amarante
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
AmaranteAll emergencies in Portugal use the single European number 112. For police without emergency, dial 113. For local health centre (Centro de Saúde de Amarante), call +351 255 420 500.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Amarante, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Casa do Fontão
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk — pharmacy · Farmácia S. Gonçalo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Porto São Bento or Campanhã station → Amarante train station
💡 The train ride along the Tâmega River is scenic – sit on the left for river views. From Amarante station, it's a 15-min taxi ride uphill to the quinta; no direct bus. Check CP website for disruptions – the line is prone to strikes.
Porto Airport (bus stop at terminal) → Amarante city centre
💡 This is the budget option but slow and requires changing at Porto's Alfândega stop. Best for day trips if you have time, not for luggage-heavy arrivals.
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) → Quinta Encosta do Marão, Amarante
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Taxis Amarante for a fixed price; avoid airport touts. Ask for a driver who knows the Marão mountain roads.
Porto Campo 24 de Agosto bus station → Amarante bus station
💡 Get off at 'Amarante (Terminal)' and then take a local taxi or walk 20 min uphill to the quinta – not all buses stop closer. Buy tickets online in advance during summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Casa do Fontão?
Check-in at Casa do Fontão is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Amarante
💡 Cross at dusk when the bridge lights reflect on the water. Avoid the road side—stick to the pedestrian path on the downstream side.
💡 Look for the stone 'cock' on the south façade—locals rub its beak for luck, especially for marriage prospects.
💡 Free entry on Sunday mornings. Go early—the exhibition space is small and gets crowded after 11am.
💡 Check their Facebook page before visiting—they often close for installation between exhibitions. Best for photography: the geometric staircase.
💡 Bring birdseed—the ducks and swans are tame but not fed by tourists often. The best spot is the wooden bridge near the old mill.