Quinta da Tapada - Longos

aurants. The traditional farmhouses of the area are built in granite, the local stone. 3 minutes drive from the house is the village of Santa Cristina de Longos which has a good bakery, butchers and grocery shop. Caldas das Taipas is 5 minutes away with a colourful Monday market and lots of cafes, restaurants, a thermal spa and a good supermarket. There are also 2 outdoor public swimming pools and a children's park. The house is set in the country but is within 20 minutes of the beautiful historic towns of Braga and Guimarães. The nearest beach, Esposende, is only 35 minutes away and Geres national park, with rock pools, wild ponies and golden eagles, is also close at hand. Golf: There are excellent ( and beautiful) golf courses at Ponte de Lima - 40 minutes drive away and at Esposende, 30 minutes drive away. You can just turn up ( ideally with your clubs ), pay on the spot ( possible to get a big discount if you pay in cash). If you set off in the morning you can be home here for lunch !