The history of our region is colorful and rich and we even have our own museum as part of the manor house. Casa de Requeixo has a most interesting history dating back to the 16th century.

At the beginning of the 16th century Dom Tristão, servant of the Royal House went to India to make his fortune in the spice trade. In 1517 he assumed command of the ship “Santo António”. His son, Vicente Gil, owner of the ship “Nossa Senhora da Graça” followed him into the spice trade. Later he bought the substantial property on which the Casa de Requeixo now stands and he lived until he died in 1543.

The Casa de Requeixo is a fine example of the 16th country nobleman house, which was expanded in the next century. Since the beginning, the house belongs to the Vieira e Brito family. The Casa de Requeixo and its surrounding land have always belonged to the same family and today is the property of the Barons of S. Roque.

The house is located 19 km from Braga and 20 km from Guimarães. The National Park of Gerês, with its spectacular natural scenery offering ample opportunity for walks and picnics is only 18 km away.”

Porto is without doubt the main city in northern Portugal. It offers an international airport and all the ambience of a harbour town.

The coast road north of Porto from Vila do Conde to Valença invites visitors to endulge in the beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and enchanting villages, such as Caminha and Vila Nova de Cerveira. Inland, one must visit the huge national park area covering the mountains of Peneda, Soajo and Gerês.

Three towns that set the tone for this charming area of Portugal are Viana do Castelo, lying upon the estuary of the Lima river; Braga, rich in ecclesiastical history; and the medieval Guimarães.

Wonderful architecture can be seen throughout. Mansions and manorial houses that have been transformed into restaurants and cafe's, offer visitors a rare privileged glimpse of aristocratic Portuguese traditions, combined with the best modern hospitality can offer.

All photographs by: Iris Brandstatter