Casa do Canastro - Montalegre

The harmony between tradition and modernity translates into Comfort and Well-Being, so that during your stay you can rest and socialize with friends and family.

At Casa do Canastro, we also offer you 5 rooms with private bathrooms, a living room with fireplace and views over the garden and a fully equipped kitchen, where you will have breakfast with delicacies from the region.

The house, framed in an overwhelming landscape, underwent a careful restoration process, preserving some of the characteristic features of the village.

With a swimming pool overlooking the Peneda-Gerês National Park, it allows you to absorb the fullness of the calm and tranquility of the surrounding area and enjoy the fascinating landscapes.
Casa do Canastro is located in the village of Sezelhe, a typical rural agglomeration in the Montianegre municipality, close to the Peneda-Gerês National Park (about 8 km from the village of Montalegre).

At about 500m you will find Albufeira de Sezelhe with its picnic area, where it is possible to spend good moments and enjoy a magnificent landscape.

How to get:
GPS: 41º 48 ’44. 50’ ’N and 7º 52’ 29. 25 ’’ W

From Braga:
1) Take the Estrada Nacional 103, after passing the Alto Rabagão Dam (Pisão), about 350 meters ahead of BP's gas stations, exit (on the left) in the direction of Contim, S. Pedro and Sezelhe.

1. 1) Alternative (trip with more beautiful scenery):
On Estrada Nacional 103, when you reach Cambêdo, pass over the “Barragem da Venda Nova” wall and head towards Ferral. Upon reaching Ferral, you will find an intersection and head towards Nogueiró, Ponteira, towards the Paradela do Rio Dam, where you will find a roundabout. You must take the direction of Montalegre (Barragem de Sezelhe). Then, when you reach the Sezelhe Dam, you must pass over the dam wall and continue until the intersection (about 1.5 km after passing the Dam). There you will find signs that lead you to find the Casa “Entre-Palheiros”.

From Chaves:
2) Via the A24 motorway, exit at the Casino roundabout, turn left, head towards Vilar de Perdizes, then Montalegre. Upon reaching Montalegre, take the direction of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, head towards Sezelhe. Pass the Montalegre Football Field, follow the signs to Sezelhe (9 km from Montalegre).

From Spain:
3) Via the A52 (Rias Baixas Orense motorway - Madrid), exit at Xinzo de Límia, head towards Baltar, pass the Sendim border and continue on to Montalegre. Then head towards Sezelhe. Pass the Montalegre Football Field, follow the signs in the direction of Sezelhe. (9 km from Montalegre).
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Departing from Casas de Entre-Palheiros it is possible to set out to discover an unparalleled natural and cultural heritage. We propose a set of activities tailored to you, in full contact with nature: walking trails accompanied by a monitor; guided tours of heritage; adventure sports; jeep, TT and donkey rides.