Amarante accommodation from NZ$164

30 kilometres from the heart of Amarante is the Toural. The TM Hostels is positioned 30 kilometres away. Two more options in the area are the Hotel de Guimarães and the Pousada Mosteiro de Guimarães - Monument Hotel.

Once you've checked out Amarante, why not broaden your horizons and enjoy the other sights dotted around Norte? Norte boasts beaches, coastal plains and forests, along with common Norte destinations like the ruins and castles. In this section of Portugal, tourists can also partake in mountain biking.

It is well known that we Kiwis just love to have a good time, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Baiao Municipal Museum, Garden of Saint Bartholomew and Igreja de Baiao, which you'll find in Baiao, 14 kilometres to the south of Amarante. Baiao accommodation options include the Quinta da Casa Grande de Pinheiro and Quinta da Ermida. Or, you could stay in Peso da Regua, 25 kilometres to the southeast of Amarante, where you can choose from the Quinta da Pitarrela and Vila Galé Douro. If you stay in Peso da Regua, set aside some time to check out the Peso da Regua Parish Church, Alameda dos Capitaes Park and Dourocaves Winery.

Sport lover? Enjoy your passion by visiting Municipal Stadium, 95 kilometres to the southeast of Amarante. The Hotel Eurosol Gouveia and the Casas do Toural are both good options if you want to get amongst it.

Located 55 kilometres from Amarante is Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport. Stay nearby at the Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto or the Hotel Aeroporto.