Quinta da Lamosa Turismo Rural

...... Parece que foi ontem que começamos.., Crystal clear rivers, towering mountains, rolling vineyards, historic towns and mysterious archaeological sites. Gayle Ritchie explores Arcos de Valdevez… L ike many people, I’ve holidayed in Portugal but only in the “usual suspects” of Lisbon and the Algarve. So when a friend suggested I visit Arcos de Valdevez, a little known corner along the northern frontier of Portugal and Galicia in Spain, my interest was piqued. J orge (my Portuguese pal) billed it as an area rich in natural beauty and wildlife and fantastic for fishing and hiking. As an outdoors lover and fan of discovering places off the beaten track, I couldn’t wait to go. Fortunately, getting there is easy. Ryanair offers flights direct from Edinburgh to Porto in less than three hours and under £40. From Porto, it’s an hour’s drive north to Arcos de Valdevez. My first day is spent fishing the crystal clear waters of the Vez, apparently the least polluted river in Europe...