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CASA DO PACO DE S. MAMEDE Tourism in Rural Areas National Tourism Register - nº 9454 Farm with 9,011 m2 and fenced stone house from the 17th century, with excellent finishing, rebuilt with noble materials. The 542m2 house has: • 1 bedroom with a 30 m2 private bathroom, closet and whirlpool; • 1 bedroom with private bathroom measuring 18 m2; • 2 bedrooms with private bathroom of 25 m2 • 1 lounge of 80 m2 with fireplace • 1 additional lounge of 40 m2 • dining room, library, office • fully equipped kitchen • 2 additional bathrooms for general use • central heating (gas boiler) and solar water heating. Magnificent views Security system against intrusion. Iron access gate, with motorized opening Large garden, with automatic irrigation system. Outdoor barbecue. Pool 12 x 6 m with automatic filtration system. Lightning rod Abundant water (mine + artesian bore + buried reservoir with 15,000 liters) Very fertile land, with diverse fruit trees: apple trees, pear trees, peach trees, orange trees, tangerine trees, cherry trees, plum trees, lemon trees, olive trees, chestnut trees, quince trees. Surroundings: Protected rural area of absolute peace, framed by the Serra do Carvalho and the valley of the river Este, with the city of Braga in the background. Accessibility: About 2,000 meters from a highway, with excellent connections with the A3 and easy access to Sa Carneiro airport, Porto and Galicia. A few minutes from the city (just 6 km from its centre), it is about 30 km from the Natural Park of Geres. City bus terminal at 300 m. Licensed by the General Directorate of Tourism to carry out the activity of Rural Tourism Surrounding: Despite its proximity to the city center, this parish breathes an eminently rural environment. There are the fields, farms and groves, there are the paths between stone walls that cross it, there are the streams that descend from the Serra do Carvalho to swell the Este River, which has its source here. Once abundant in game, and today poor, from the hunting point of view. The area is protected, with access to hunters being conditioned, so it is still possible to find some species, such as rabbits, foxes and birds of prey. The mountain slopes are wooded with pines, oaks and eucalyptus. In the valley of the river Este, there are chestnut trees, olive trees, orange trees, cherry trees and the traditional cultures of the region. Accessibility: Access to S.Mamede d'Este is via the 'Variante do Fojo', at the exit from Braga towards Povoa de Lanhoso e Chaves. There is an excellent connection to the A3 motorway, with easy access to Sa Carneiro airport, Porto and Galicia. It is just a few minutes from the city and 500 m from the city bus route. Services available nearby (about 6 km): Hospitals Pharmacies Banks Restaurants University of Minho Museums City center - Historic area Library Churches Shopping centers and shops Railway - connections to Porto and Lisbon Road terminal for passengers Post office Cinemas Sports fields Zones of interest: Geres National Park (30 km) Sa Carneiro International Airport (40 km) City of Guimaraes (20 km) City of Porto (45 km) City of Viana do Castelo (60 km) Border with Galicia (110 km) Praia de Esposende (37 km) Areas of historical, cultural and leisure interest: Cathedral Monastery of Tibaes Bom Jesus – UNESCO World Heritage Site Roman ruins of Cividade Castro de Santa Marta Monte Castro Citania of Briteiros Santuario do Sameiro Autodromo Vasco Sameiro Municipal Aerodrome de Braga Kartodromo Internacional de Braga Water sports and river beach on the river Cavado Braga Municipal Stadium Estadio 1º de Maio Historical references of the region: The parish of S.Mamede d'Este is located on the outskirts of the city of Braga, just 6 km from its historic centre. It is located to the north, the exit to Geres and Chaves and extends between the slopes of Serra do Carvalho. It is in this parish that the River Este is born, here still limited to a small trickle of water that will empty 35 km further on, in the River Ave. There is an abundance of historical remains in Braga and its surroundings that attest to the centuries-old occupation by man in this territory, namely, the existence of settlements that date back to prehistoric times: Castro de Santa Marta, Citania de Briteiros and Roman ruins on the hill of Maximinos. Braga is over 2,250 years old. It was the capital of Galicia. Later, during its conquest by the Romans (250 BC), it played a prominent role in the region and was renamed Bracara Augusta, in honor of Emperor Augustus. Later it continued to maintain a relevant importance, under the influence of the Catholic Church and the power of its Archbishops who, for centuries, maintained a strong rivalry with Santiago de Compostela. Remember the title used 'Archbishop of Braga and Primate of Spain'. People with varied origins and cultures (Celts, Romans, Swabians, Goths and Arabs) passed through here and remained before the territory came under the domain of the kingdom of Leon. But it was an unstable domain because they were threatened by the Moors who, sometimes winning, sometimes losing their possession, until the definitive Christian conquest was verified and the foundations laid at the origin of Portugal. From Braga several Roman roads leave. One of them, the Via Romana XVII heading north, connecting Bracara Augusta to Asturica Augusta, passed through S. Mamede d'Este, heading from there to Povoa de Lanhoso, then crossing the Geres mountain range to Astorga, in Asturias. On foot, on horseback or with the help of oxcarts, people, animals and goods passed through it on their way to the traditional fairs, or towards the popular Minho pilgrimages, which were celebrated everywhere in monasteries, abbeys and churches, as Mrs. do Sameiro, Bom-Jesus do Monte, Santa Marta, Nª. Mrs. da Abadia or S. Bento da Porta Aberta. This road was also frequented by pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela and it was through it that, already in the 19th century, Maria da Fonte passed, on her way to Braga (Gualtar), leading a movement of popular revolt, Patuleia. There are still some sections of this Roman road, namely between S.Mamede d'Este and Povoa de Lanhoso. The abandonment to which it was left with the opening of new communication routes, contributed to its degradation. The advance of vegetation and the erosion of time left irrecoverable marks. But if Braga has a valuable monumental heritage, in S. Mamede, in addition to the aforementioned Roman road, only a few 'landmarks' are identified, not always dated, which date back to much more recent times (16th century and following): Chapel of S.Simao, Chapel of S.Sebastiao and some farms. Lugar do Paco in this parish owes its name to the existence, during the 15th to 19th centuries, of a space for the gathering of ecclesiastics, linked to the Archbishopric of Braga, and which was known as 'Quinta do Paco'. The few ruins that existed disappeared with the cultivation of fields and the construction of houses. The farm gate will remain, with the coat of arms that identifies the link to the Archbishopric. It was here, in the fields of this valley that, during the French invasions, one of the battles between the Portuguese troops and the invading army took place. The Portuguese troops, commanded by General Gomes Freire de Andrade, would be reduced and, with the support of the people, managed to sustain the forces commanded by General Soult for a few days, until they were forced to retreat. Gastronomic references in the region: Minho gastronomy is relevant for the quality of the food it uses, for the seasonings and for the way they are treated in the region's traditional recipes. Worth mentioning are the pork sarrabulho, veal, roast kid, cod 'a Narcisa', lamprey, green broth, chicken rice 'pica no chao', 'conventual' sweets, Abade de Priscos pudding , Cantinho frying pans, french toast, vermicelli and the typical vinho verde. Origins of Casa do Paco: It is a house with 542 m2 that integrates a property with 9,011 m2 and originates from a stone farmhouse, from the 19th century. XVII that the current owners rebuilt and expanded, maintaining the original design and characteristics of the rural buildings in this region. Its interior is very welcoming, highlighting the existing furniture and decorative pieces. It can accommodate 10 people in 5 bedrooms (4 bedrooms with a double bed and 1 with 2 single beds), 4 of which have a private bathroom. You can use a lounge with more than 80 m2, the dining room, the library and the fully equipped kitchen. Outside, a large garden area and a swimming pool form a harmonious whole, perfectly integrated with the surroundings. Located outside the urban agglomerations, in a protected and absolutely peaceful area, it fits in with the Serra do Carvalho and the valley of the River Este, with the city of Braga in the background. Energy Category: Exempt
