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4 March, 2022

Tourist route A. Montesinho

Would you like to know Trás-Os-Montes and don’t know where to start?

Thinking of you, the A. Montesinho decided to help you, with the creation of a structured tourist itinerary, so you can enjoy every moment of the best way possible.

1st moment – The beginning

We start our trip by the magnificent village of Gimonde, the ideal place for the beginning of this adventure. In our lodgings you can enjoy a peaceful rest away from the hustle and bustle of the city. If you prefer to rest in a sustainable space to recharge your batteries and continue your experience, we advise you to visit our fully equipped ECO- Resort with a modern and elegant design. It also has the advantage of being pet-friendly and therefore suitable for your pets.

If you prefer more movement, it is through the streets of Bragança that you can find our flats. You can also stay here to enjoy every detail of the region. Who knows… Maybe take a walk through the fair? In the beginning of March the festivities of Amendoeiras em Flor are held, making the transmontana region even more colourful and passionate.

2nd moment – Tasting

After a long walk, would you like to indulge yourself and try some delicacies? In D. Roberto restaurant it is possible. In this traditional restaurant, in addition to the high quality service, you can experience the excellence of the unique flavours of Bísaro products.

3rd moment – Getting to know the region’s nature

While touring the region, take the opportunity to visit the Quinta das Covas. At the entrance of the Montesinho Natural Park, it has an extension of 27 hectares, an immense biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes. It is a space mostly geared to the realization of large events.

Ready to embark on this journey? Come and experience Montesinho. Visit us at https://amontesinho.pt/

Order Bísaro products https://bisaro.pt/entrada-loja-online.html

15 February, 2022

The Transmontana Gastronomy

Gimonde is the birthplace of A. Montesinho and is located in Trás-os-Montes, a region in the northeast of Portugal with a welcoming people and where you can experience a scenario full of mountains, natural parks, historic villages and a unique gastronomic wealth.

As this is the land of flavour, the transmontana gastronomy is characterised by the most varied delicacies, which make its dishes a temptation for those who visit this cold land. There are several products that allow you to prepare a cozy meal, from the alheira (pork sausage), smoked ham, kid, veal, mirandesa steak, river fish, sprouts, beans, mushrooms, chestnuts, puff pastry, cheese and honey cakes.

You can experience first-hand the exceptional combination of these regional ingredients at Restaurante Típico D. Roberto. There is a full menu at your disposal, such as veal chop and ribs, veal steak with Bisaro ham, Bragançano lamb, secretos, ribs and Bisaro pork loin, all accompanied with the traditional Gimonde bread.

The month of February becomes ideal to venture into our specialty, Butelo with Casulas, a typical dish of the region!

In our game menu the main stars are the wild boar and the partridge. We have as options the wild boar stewed with chestnuts or roasted and the partridge stewed. In both we serve a characteristic rice.
Visit us and enjoy!

Reservations A.Montesinho
Complete menu D.Roberto

geral@amontesinho.pt
(+351) 273 302 510

15 February, 2022

‘Entrudo Chocalheiro 2022’

To end the month of February in a traditional and differentiated way, we propose a visit to ‘Entrudo Chocalheiro’, an event recognised by UNESCO and whose main figures are the Caretos. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the municipality of Macedo and take the opportunity to taste some typical dishes of the region, at the same time as the winter festivities.

From Saturday to Tuesday, let yourself be involved with a set of dynamic activities especially designed for the event.

See the programme on the website of the Town Hall of Macedo de Cavaleiros.

Contacts:

geral@amontesinho.pt | (+351) 273 302 510

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24 January, 2022

ALERT | Special Valentine’s Day Packs

The romantic packs are already available on our website to surprise your partner in an unforgettable way!

14 January, 2022

Discovering Bragança with Electric Vehicles

In Gimonde, electric bicycles and an electric tuk tuk are available free of charge, by booking online and 48 hours in advance.

12 January, 2022

The growth of rural tourism

New habits of consumption and experiences are leading more and more people to opt for rurality and contact with nature, rather than urban travel.

4 January, 2022

The traditional Festa dos Rapazes (or Mocidade, as it is called in Gimonde) is back!

A new year begins in the region of Terra Fria and the A. Montesinho recovers with it one of the most famous traditions of brigantine, where single boys, through rounds and loas (with an especially nocturnal character) go out into the streets masked and/or dressed as caretos, accompanied by musicians and butlers!

In terms of calendar, the Boys’ Festival usually begins in the cycle of the Winter Solstice, and is set from December 24th to January 6th.

The main objective? To wish ‘Happy Holidays’ and prosperity, going around the villages and doing the usual begging. A number of activities are integrated into these celebrations, such as the famous Midnight Mass, where the boys are the protagonists and the first to do the devotion to the Baby Jesus. Afterwards, they return to their ceremonies. Regarding the loas, these are usually narrative moments where events of the past year in the village are recounted, including caricatured episodes.

The festivities end with physical tests that have as their main objective to elect the butlers for the following year.

Between villages, the tradition undergoes some changes depending on customs and habits, but the essence and genesis of the party remains.

From the tradition itself, the ritual is considered to have the purpose of making the transition to adulthood, where, although the boys are the protagonists, the whole community is invited to participate.

Did you already know this tradition?
Live an experience with tradition!

Reservations: https://bit.ly/reservas-amontesinho

9 July, 2021

New Covid measures applied to tourist accommodation

In view of the growth of the pandemic in Portugal, the Council of Ministers proceeded to the weekly reassessment of the incidence rate countywide.

From today, the tourist accommodation units have to require digital certificate of vaccination or negative COVID test, in the admission of customers. This measure applies to the entire national territory.

Thus, are admitted 4 types of tests to enjoy your holiday in A.Montesinho:

-PCR test, performed within the 72 hours prior to its presentation;
-Antigen test with laboratory report, performed within 48 hours prior to submission;
-Rapid antigen test in the modality of self-test, performed within the 24 hours prior to its presentation in the presence of a health or pharmaceutical professional who certifies its realization and its result. This option is subsidized by the State at 100% up to four tests per month/person. Check in your area of residence, the pharmacies available or schedule your test in one of the pharmacies in Bragança:
Farmácia Bem Saúde – Contact tlf: 273329341
Farmácia Vale D’Álvaro – Contact tlf: 273329720
-Rapid antigen test in the self-test modality, carried out on the spot, at the door of our establishment, under the verification of the persons in charge (we offer tests at a cost of 8 euros).

Children under 12 years of age are exempt from this process.

These are, for now, the only measures applied to the accommodation for the district of Bragança.
Visit Montesinho, safely. We are waiting for you!

19 June, 2020

Interior do país é o destino de férias mais procurado

Depois do período de confinamento na semana de feriados foi aproveitada, por muitos, para gozar umas miniférias.

Reportagem emitida na SIC em 11-06-2020, sobre as mini férias no interior do país, realizada na A. Montesinho Turismo.

veja o vídeo em:

https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/coronavirus/2020-06-11-Interior-do-pais-e-o-destino-de-ferias-mais-procurado-durante-a-pandemia

Agradecemos aos nossos clientes que se disponibilizaram para esta entrevista, bem como à SIC Bragança, pela oportunidade de dar a conhecer Gimonde ao país e ao mundo.

Se o isolamento e a natureza já eram características diferenciadoras do turismo do interior, agora, mais do que nunca, são uma oportunidade para captar quem procura passar férias em segurança neste tempo de pandemia.

Faça já a sua reserva e venha desfrutar da calma, natureza e gastronomia do interior de Portugal.