Amarante Map

Portugal Maps: Amarante

Convento de São Gonçalo e Igreja de São Domingos. — Convento de São Gonçalo e Igreja de São Domingos (left center)

Located in the Minho region of northern Portugal, Amarante known for its picturesque setting along the Tâmega River.

Amarante's historic center is characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and traditional houses with wrought-iron balconies.

Ponte de São Gonçalo spans the Tâmega River and connects the two sides of the town. It is named after São Gonçalo, the patron saint of Amarante.

São Gonçalo Church is also dedicated to Saint Gonçalo. It features a mix of architectural styles, including Romanesque and Gothic elements.

The Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso Museum is named after the Portuguese modernist painter Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso. The museum showcases a significant collection of his works and provides insight into the development of modern art in Portugal.

Take the A4/IP4 highway from Porto to Amarante. Amarante is also 40 km north west of Régua on the N101.

Map of Amarante

Places Listed on the Map of Amarante

The following places of interest are listed.

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso Museum featuring works by the artist Amadeo de Souza Cardoso (1887-1918)

São Gonçalo Church

Ponte de São Gonçalo

Pousada do Marão - S. Gonçalo

Igreja de São Domingos

Amarante has a number of good places to stay including the 3-star Hotel Amaranto, the Hotel Casa da Calcada Relais & Chateaux, located in a 16th century manor house, the Hotel Navarras by Tamega Clube and the Madalena, located 2 km from the city centre.

The Pousada do Marão - S. Gonçalo is less than 20 km kilometers east of Amarante. The four star property offers an outdoor pool, spa with sauna and a superb location.

See here for a full listing of hotel accommodation in Amarante.