CASA DE SANTO ANTÓNIO DE BRITIANDE: Casa de Santo António de Britiande is situated on the outskirts of the famous Douro Valley in Britiande itself, a village frequently featured in medieval documents. It is believed that the front of the house was built in th 16th century. The house has a 17th century chapel containing panels of "azulejos" (tiles), an alter and a ceiling in gilt carved wood. Many years ago the manor house was a place of rest for the monks of Ferreirim Convent (1,5 km)...
LOCATION: Lamego
HOW TO GET THERE: From Porto Airport: Take the A4/IP4 to Vila Real. In Vila Real follow the motorway A24 in direction to Lamego/Viseu. Exit the motorway in the exit of Lamego, and on the roundabout follow the directions of Moimenta da Beira (Road N206). 3 km after you will arrive to the village of Britiande, you will see a signpost saying 'Britiande'. 400m after this, turn left, there is the sign of the house (Casa de Sto Antonio -Turismo de Habitação). After 50 m you will find the house at your right hand side.
GPS Coordinates:
N 41° 03‘ 45"
W 07° 47‘ 27"
Main distances: Airport 120 km; Golf 30 km; Hospital 5 km; Chemist's shop 0.1 km; Town 5 km; Restaurant 0.1 km.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Open all year; Meals available on request; Chapel, pool, bicycles, gardens.
