Top 10 Ranches in Northern Portugal, Portugal

The Quinta dos Padres Santos is what remains of a couple’s property that where known for the Holy Fathers, for giving bread to the poor, during Cistercian Order in the late Nineteenth century, in Portugal.It is situated in the enchanted Varosa river valley, close to Tarouca city, where you can find monasteries and abbeys with agricultural properties as the São João de Tarouca Monastery and the Salzedas Convent, among more.The Ucanha tower next to Varosa river, one of several national monuments in Tarouca region, dates from 1143 and is the oldest European feudal toll and also obligatory passage for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela.The Varosa valley is rich with fruits, meats, Portuguese smoked sausages, conventual sweets, still and sparkling wines. Land of mysteries and Moorish wonders, maidens, prophecies, and pots of gold. Between the valleys of Douro and Varosa, you can be delighted with the calm waters of rivers and streams, able to appease the most disconcerting souls.The Quinta dos Padres Santos AG & SPA, is a development that combines, the farm’s 3 orchard acres, the ethnographic heritage, with two water mills and the farmhouse, fully renovated to provide our guests the best comfort.In the SPA you can enjoy true relaxation moments, as it offers a single Jacuzzi overlooking the valley, a sauna, a turkish bath, a tropical shower, an ice cascade, a gym and an outdoor pool.There are 5 double or twin rooms in the farmhouse, 2 suites in water mills, and 2 one-bedroom apartments.For leisure and entertainment you can enjoy the pool and spa, and other activities like fruit harvesting, horseback riding, riding bike, jeep routes and itineraries with or without destination.

Part of a Estate of vineyards and fruit trees growing on the Douro region, this country house has a magnificent view of Meadas Mountain and is close of historical centres of great interest.The Quinta da Timpeira offers 7 double rooms carefully decorated respecting the concept of rural tourism of the region.They all have a private bathroom and are equipped with air conditioning, central heating, flat screen satellite TV, direct telephone abroad, power supply 220v, hairdryer (on request), wireless internet (free). Have also living rooms, games room, dining room, bar, handicraft shop, heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, bikes TT and magnificence of surrounding gardens that will be certainly an asset to your stay.

Quinta da Agra is a building with foundation before Sec. XVII. A gate in the stone wall gives access to the two houses which are restored with good taste and comfort. The owner dedicated 10 years returning the architecture to its original state. On this Farm all of the restoration details were taken care, from the involving area of the house, to the century old olive trees, the picadors and the stables, to the small lakes for the fishing enthusiasts.

It is a farmhouse of the XVI century located in the Town of Cumieira "Douro" and 5 kilometers from Vila Real. The farm has 20 hectares of vineyards and olive groves and the spaces of the house are transformed to welcome guests for catering and events.

Quinta da Agra is a building with foundation before Sec. XVII. A gate in the stone wall gives access to the two houses which are restored with good taste and comfort. The owner dedicated 10 years returning the architecture to its original state. On this Farm all of the restoration details were taken care, from the involving area of the house, to the century old olive trees, the picadors and the stables, to the small lakes for the fishing enthusiasts.