Casa Tamega is a renovated heritage villa overlooking the Tâmega River at the gateway to Portugal’s Douro Valley. With its private pool, landscaped gardens, and generous outdoor living spaces, it offers a relaxed yet refined escape for families and friends. Direct river access, serene views, and thoughtful details throughout make it an inviting base to explore the region’s wine, culture, and countryside.
Key Highlights
- Direct river access for kayaking, private boating, and peaceful water views
- Expansive outdoor spaces with pool, trampoline, and footvolley court - ideal for families
- Stylish renovation that preserves original stonework and craftsmanship while adding comfort
Villa Interiors
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Spacious living area with wood-burning fireplace
- Dining area
- Office / Seating room
- Laundry room
- Multiple lounge areas
- Wine honesty bar and fridge
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 2: Two twin beds, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 3: Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 4: Double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom 5: Three twin beds (with an additional 3 skinny twin beds), shared bathroom
- Bedroom 6: One double bed and two twin beds, shared bathroom
Outside Grounds
- Private swimming pool
- Sun terrace with loungers and parasols
- Trampoline, football goal, and footvolley court
- Landscaped gardens
- Multiple lounge areas
- Firepit
- Covered outdoor dining area with large table and charcoal barbecue
- Second, smaller alfresco dining area
- Direct river access
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Central heating
- Outdoor parking (up to 8 cars)
- EV charging station
At the threshold of Portugal’s celebrated Douro Valley, Casa Tamega is a riverside retreat that blends regional heritage with understated opulence. Set above the calm curves of the Tâmega River and recently restored, this historic stone villa offers a warm, grounded sense of place - reimagined for contemporary living.
Panoramic river views unfold from landscaped gardens, where the private pool becomes a focal point for slow, sun-soaked days. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces - complete with a Balinese bed, shaded lounges, and two alfresco dining areas - create an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. Inside, natural textures and hand-finished details set a relaxed yet refined tone across spacious living areas.
With room for up to 18 guests, Casa Tamega is perfectly equipped for families and groups alike. A trampoline, footvolley court, and river access with kayaking options keep things active, while cozy seating nooks, a wine honesty bar, and firepit moments invite pause.
Located near Amarante and within easy reach of Porto, the villa offers a prime base to explore both wine country and northern Portugal’s vibrant cultural life. Casa Tamega is more than a place to stay - it’s a place to settle in and soak up the spirit of the Douro.
- Air conditioning is only available in Bedrooms 5 and 6; the rest of the villa uses natural ventilation.
- A car is strongly recommended to fully enjoy the area and access nearby attractions.
- Guestsʼ selections from the honesty wine and liquor bar will be charged at the end of the day according to consumption.
