“Superlativa!”
The stay was absolutely amazing, far exceeding our expectations. We stayed in the Luxe apartment, which was more like a studio of 50 m², the size of an ocean, with a kitchen, bathroom, and a closet that practically served as another room. Outside, there was a dedicated table for meals, snacks, or drinks. The pool was well maintained, and there were two terraces—one lower and one higher, a genuine solarium—with a stunning view of the Douro River and surroundings. Fruit trees provided honey‑drizzled figs and delicious peaches (with proper permission). The host, Daniel Gomes, was a true Douro‑style personality—friendly, simple, professional, always available, and engaging in conversation, making us feel like we had known him for twenty years. The location has already become part of our itinerary. Covelinhas is a calm, beautiful, and refreshing place with plenty to do: hikes, trails, trains (all trains stop in Covelinhas) to Pinhao, Tua, or Regua. Don’t miss the famous round trip to Pocinho along the river. By car, you can do the same, but via the southern side of the river on the famous N222 road. You can also hike up to the S Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint for a 360° view that will take your breath away. The access road through the Bagauste dam might be a bit scary at times (lack of river-side protection and a difficult two‑car crossing), but a few horn blasts and some adaptation will sort it out, at least during the day. A big hug and many thanks to Daniel Gomes.
Paula·Há 4 semanas