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Things to do in Melgaço, 2017
There are many fascinating things to do in Melgaço. Whatever be your interest, there is something for everyone. There are historical sites, cultural places and many local attractions in which captures your heart and mind. You can discover many new things and see unique locations in and around Melgaço. Melgaço is a beautiful medieval town, and it is filled with valleys and vineyards.
The following are some of the things you can do in Melgaço:
Take a walk in the medieval town:
When you enter the town one of the first things you will see is the Tower of Homage. The city has a beautiful view of the Minho valley and is also filled with vineyards, which surrounds Melgaço and the nearby Peneda Geres Park.
The Tower of Homage is a part of the castle which protected the town from Spaniards back in those days. The streets of the town are narrow, and most of the houses don’t have more than three floors. Don’t miss out to taste the wine from the green vineyards. You can also visit the Romanic churches in the town. You will also find a small museum of archaeology, where you can learn about the medieval past of the village.
Take a small dip in the thermal baths and hot springs:
Melgaço is quite popular for its hot springs and thermal baths. There is a beautiful resort outside the town named Termas de Melgaço, and it is located right in the middle of a nature park. People believe that these hot springs and thermal baths help with breathing and stomach problems. If you want to try the thermal bath, you can try it at the Termas main fountain, and you usually get it free of cost. The water from the spring tastes like soda, but it is not advisable to drink more than one glass of water from the spring. You also have many spas and pools with medical facilities in the resort.
Wine tasting:
The Province is said to have a warm climate as it is surrounded by mountains. The mild weather helps in the growth of wine, and they have the Alvarinho brand which is considered to be one of the best white wines in the world.
You will be able to see many vineyards and wineries in the town, and you can visit them. Do not miss out to see the House of Alvarinho where you can do wine tasting and also learn about the production processes of wine and its characteristics. It is best to visit in the month of November when a festival is conducted where sparkling wine is promoted. If you visit during the summer, you will be able to see the exhibit done by Festa do Alvarinho e do Fumeiro. These local producers will show you their produces.
