Porto
ICH Inveja Country House is conveniently located just 25 minutes from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, making it the perfect base for exploring Porto. Wander through its UNESCO-listed historic centre, admire the colourful riverside of Ribeira, cross the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, and discover the city’s renowned Port wine cellars. From charming cafés and local markets to world-class restaurants and breathtaking viewpoints, Porto offers an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and authentic Portuguese hospitality.
/ Ribeira District
/ Dom Luís I Bridge
/ Clérigos Tower and Clérigos Church
/ São Bento Railway Station
/ Livraria Lello
/ Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto)
/ Palácio da Bolsa
/ Port Wine Cellars (Vila Nova de Gaia)
Braga and Guimarães
Just 30–35 minutes from ICH Inveja Country House, Guimarães and Braga offer two unforgettable journeys through Portugal’s rich history and culture. Explore Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal, with its UNESCO-listed medieval centre, impressive castle, and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza. Then discover Braga, one of the country’s oldest cities, renowned for its magnificent churches, lively squares, elegant gardens, and the iconic Bom Jesus do Monte. Together, these two historic cities provide the perfect blend of heritage, architecture, gastronomy, and authentic Portuguese charm.
Local Attractions
Just 10–15 minutes from ICH Inveja Country House, discover the Monastery of Ferreira, one of Portugal’s finest Romanesque churches; the Citânia de Sanfins, among the largest Iron Age settlements in the Iberian Peninsula; and the Baloiço do Pilar, a scenic swing at the highest point of Paços de Ferreira with sweeping views over the Serra da Cabreira and, on clear days, all the way to the sea — an unforgettable spot for sunset.
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A two-hundred-year-old farmhouse with ten rooms, century-old gardens and a pool – surrounded by Romanesque churches, hillforts and countryside worth an extra night.
