Casa da Calçada
A Relais & Châteaux manor house above the river in Amarante, with a Michelin-starred table.
Our insider guide
Overlooking the Tâmega river and Amarante's historic bridge, this 16th-century manor house belongs to Relais & Châteaux and welcomes guests with gardens, a pool and vineyard views.
It is a perfect stop between Porto and the Douro Valley, with the Vinho Verde region all around.
Highlights
- Relais & Châteaux manor
- Michelin-starred restaurant Largo do Paço
- Gardens and outdoor pool
- Views over historic Amarante
Dining
Largo do Paço is one of northern Portugal's great tables, with a Michelin star.
A stay, imagined
Life at Casa da Calçada
Picture your arrival: your driver meets you at Porto Airport, the luggage is taken care of, and before long you are in Amarante, where Casa da Calçada waits. A Relais & Châteaux manor house above the river in Amarante, with a Michelin-starred table.
Relais & Châteaux manor and michelin-starred restaurant Largo do Paço set the tone for the days ahead. Largo do Paço is one of northern Portugal's great tables, with a Michelin star. It is a stay we recommend especially for food lovers, couples, golf.
Beyond the hotel, Douro Valley unfolds at your own pace. Few landscapes in Europe are as dramatic as the Douro. Generations of growers carved steep schist hillsides into terraces, creating a valley of vines that UNESCO recognises as a World Heritage site and the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.
Signature experiences
What to do in and around Amarante
Private river cruise
A traditional boat on the Douro between Pinhão and the estates.
Harvest experience
Pick grapes and tread them in the lagar in September.
Quinta tastings
Private tastings at family-run estates and great port houses.
Scenic viewpoints
São Leonardo de Galafura and Casal de Loivos at sunset.
A perfect day
A day in Douro Valley, with your driver
- Morning
Vineyard walk and breakfast on the terrace.
- Midday
Long lunch with wine pairings at a neighbouring estate.
- Afternoon
Private boat on the river from Pinhão.
- Evening
Sunset at a viewpoint, then dinner back at your quinta.
Private chauffeur drive times
| Porto Airport | 1 h 30 |
| Porto city | 1 h 20 |
| Pinhão–Régua | 30 min |
| Amarante | 50 min |
Approximate times by private Mercedes-Benz, outside rush hour.
The Magik note
We often stop here on the way from Porto to the Douro for a long lunch or a night.
How we include Casa da Calçada in your journey
Every Portugal Magik journey starts with a private Mercedes-Benz and driver for every transfer and day out. We then reserve this hotel, the restaurant tables and the experiences around it, and pair Douro Valley with Porto at an easy pace.
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Include Casa da Calçada in your trip
Tell us your dates and wishes. We reserve the hotels, a private Mercedes-Benz with your own driver, and every table and experience in between.
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Independent editorial guide; Portugal Magik is not affiliated with Casa da Calçada. Details change and we confirm availability when planning.