On the N101 toward Arcos de Valdevez, this grand neoclassical palace built in the early 19th century has been opened to the public since 2010, even though the current owner, a 95-year-old heir, still lives inside. Visits are by guided tour only, which run every 30 minutes.
You can choose the half-hour tour that takes in the opulent interiors (€5), such as the Empire furniture-filled king's room and the dining room where Franco and Salazar had a meeting in 1950, as well as the family's chapel and the gardens with 20 species of camellia. Or you can opt for the half-hour tour of the surroundings (€3), that include a forest, a plane-tree avenue, a romantic lake and the vineyards – the estate has 18 hectares of vineyards planted with Alvarinho. The hour-long tour (€7.50) takes in all of the highlights. Carriage rides are also available, for €15.
