Whether you’re just stopping in for an hour or two, or basing yourself here for a few days, here are some things to do in Amarante that you’ll enjoy. If you have more time, you can look into hiking and biking opportunities nearby, as well as visiting the Douro Valley wineries and the city of Porto.
- Enjoy the soaring Ponte de São Gonçalo & historic Igreja de São Gonçalo (with contemporary art museum)
- Get a culture & sugar high at Confeitaria da Ponte
- Try and time your visit for market day, to experience
- Enjoy the scandalous medieval history of the town’s phallic-shaped sweets
- Walk the town’s narrow cobblestoned streets
- Sample the red and white vinho verde with local cheese and smoked meats