Alvão Village Camping

Delve into the area’s Roman heritage with a visit to the Complexo Mineiro Romano de Tresminas archaeological park to wander the galleries once hewn here for the transportation, removal and treatment of mined minerals, or amble over the Roman bridges of historic Chaves. For time travel elsewhere, take a trip to the medieval Pena de Aguiar Castle in Telões. Looking for lofty adventures, or outdoor family-based fun to keep all active and highly amused? Within half an hour’s drive are an outdoor activity centre with paintballing, woodland segway rides, climbing, archery, kids’ pony rides, trampolining, off-road buggy tours and 1.2 kilometres’ worth of ziplines, plus an eco-friendly adventure centre with a waterpark, more ziplining, a farm and a miniature golf course. For relaxing days, you’re a short drive from the Douro wine region, and plenty of pampering is on the cards over in Pedras Salgadas’ thermal spa and nature park: plonk oneself here for at least a day to partake in treatments like massages, manicures and pedicures and thermal springwater soaks.