Title: São Simão Travel Guide: Best of São Simão, Amarante Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São Simão](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Simao-Hotels.d553248635975876497.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in São Simão](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Simao-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975876497.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[São Simão Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Simao.d553248635975876497.Car-Hire-Guide)[São Simão Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Simao.d553248635975876497.Holidays-City-Breaks) # São Simão Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit São Simão Things to do - Top hotels in São Simão - Top Holiday Rentals in São Simão ![Six Senses Douro Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1612900/1612900/7d92bafb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Six Senses Douro Valley Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego £855 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=1612900&PinnedHotelID=1612900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876497) ![Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10027700/10027684/eeb19b53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Douro Royal Valley Hotel & SPA Portela do Rio, Pala - Ribadouro Baiao £109 23 Mar - 24 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Baiao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (353 reviews) Spacieux Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=10027684&PinnedHotelID=10027684&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876497) ![The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3940000/3936000/3935901/d2bb8284_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca Rua do Relógio do Sol, 261, Cambres Lamego £172 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (458 reviews) We chose the wine barrel room and it was a great experience Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3935901&PinnedHotelID=3935901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876497) [See all 1,199 properties in São Simão](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975876497) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Casa do Salgueiral](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74750000/74744600/74744599/8d15bb9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa do Salgueiral Tv. do Bico Santa Marta de Penaguião Vila Real Stay at this villa in Santa Marta de Penaguião. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caves Santa Marta and Centro Cultural ... 10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Lovely setting and wonderful hosts Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marta-De-Penaguiao-Hotels-Casa-Do-Salqueiral.h74744599.Hotel-Information) ![Peso Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78120000/78113000/78112949/971d40ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peso Village Rua da Quinta do Peso, 85 Amarante Porto Stay at this holiday home in Amarante. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions San Gonçalo Bridge and Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) This place is above snd beyond you can imagine. Very special . You feel, relax and welcome . Indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Spa hot tub .. private , vineries very beautiful. The owner is sooo nice . Breakfast is unique.. home made and delivered to you every morning… wowwwww Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amarante-Hotels-Peso-Village.h78112949.Hotel-Information) ![D'Autor Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103980000/103975600/103975559/705c382e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### D'Autor Village Rua da Algária 473 Baiao Porto Stay at this villa in Baiao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Quinta de Covela and Eça de Queiroz Foundation are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) We stayed here for about a week with our children aged 13 and 11\. We loved our time here, the estate the apartments are on is beautiful. The apartment was clean and the staff are friendly and very responsive. Breakfast was delicious too. Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baiao-Hotels-DAutor-Village.h103975559.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in São Simão](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975876497&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check São Simão hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[19 Mar - 20 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[20 Mar - 21 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975876497&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Parque Aquático de Amarante 5/5(1 review) Bring the family to Parque Aquático de Amarante and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Fregim. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parque-Aquatico-De-Amarante-Amarante.d553248635056368578.Attraction) #### Amarante Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Fregim at Amarante Golf Course. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amarante-Golf-Course-Amarante.d553248621532486874.Attraction) #### San Gonçalo Church You can find out about the history of São Gonçalo with a stop at San Gonçalo Church. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Goncalo-Church-Amarante.d6118362.Attraction) #### San Gonçalo Bridge Find out about the history of São Gonçalo when you spend time at San Gonçalo Bridge. Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Goncalo-Bridge-Amarante.d6118364.Attraction) #### Solar dos Magalhães You can learn about the history of São Gonçalo when you stop by Solar dos Magalhães. Visit the spas in this relaxing area or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Solar-Dos-Magalhaes-Amarante.d553248621532957486.Attraction) #### Mosteiro de São Gonçalo You can learn about the history of São Gonçalo when you stop by Mosteiro de São Gonçalo. Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mosteiro-De-Sao-Goncalo-Amarante.d553248621532957485.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Douro Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5286847/3ff2e062-d34b-4521-8a8d-f13ec1a111bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Douro Full Day Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/douro-full-day-tour-with-wine-tasting-and-lunch.a5286847.activity-details) [See all activities in São Simão](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sao-Simao.d553248635975876497.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near São Simão ![Amarante probably had its origin in the primitive peoples who inhabited the Aboboreira mountain range (inhabited since the Stone Age), although the exact name of its founders is unknown. However, it only began to gain importance and visibility after the arrival of São Gonçalo (1187-1259), born in Tagilde, Guimarães, who settled here after pilgrimage through Rome and Jerusalem. To this saint is attributed the construction of the old bridge over the River Tâmega.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11304/5df7abcc-edac-46cd-9381-13f2bb1e314c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Amarante ![a bird's eye view of the beautiful Marco de Canaveses City in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135816/b5b0c13d-24e4-4e0a-ba50-8c151a2eb88e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Marco de Canaveses - Cities near São Simão - Places of interest [Amarante](https://expedia.co.uk/Amarante.dx11304)[Marco de Canaveses](https://expedia.co.uk/Marco-De-Canaveses.dx6135816) - [Duoro River ](https://expedia.co.uk/Duoro-River-Europe.d553248621532486759.Attraction) - [Dourocaves Winery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dourocaves-Winery-Peso-da-Regua.d6247927.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Thermal Baths ](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Thermal-Baths-Resende.d553248621560926717.Attraction) - [Quinta da Aveleda ](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Da-Aveleda-Penafiel.d553248621562515084.Attraction) - [Pao de Lo de Margaride ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pao-De-Lo-De-Margaride-Felgueiras.d6195648.Attraction) - [Caldas de Aregos Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldas-De-Aregos-Marina-Resende.d553248621560926718.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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