Povoa Dao

Enchanting, supremely comfortable, intensely atmospheric, excellent service and superb restaurant. We cycled the Ecopista do Dão from Santa Comba to Tondela and then drove up here as the highlight to our weekend. The next day we skirted the Serra, visited Belmonte, Portas do Dão and back to LIsbon. We highly recommend Povoa Dão, the whole family was delighted and we look forward to coming back soon. The summer offers other attractions I have no doubt, but as a Christmas time destination, with the open fire and the mystical atmosphere, this was exactly what we wanted. Thank you Adelaide and José for your hospitality, Murray.

Incredible place, and a complete surprise. Very charming village settled on the slope of a river valley. It was very quiet and the only thing that could be heard was the sound of the river below and numerous streams around the village. We spent hours wandering through the village photographing the different structures and wandering on the hiking trails to innumerable ruins of old village homes dating back hundreds of years. The rooms are very modern and clean and quite comfortable. The restaurant was fantastic as well! I would stay here if planning to go to Viseu! AMAZING PLACE!!

It´s a beautiful little village, rebuilt, and you feel like you are part of it. The houses are really charming, and you don't need to get out of there. The restaurant is so good, both food and wine, that we didn't even think about eating elsewhere. Everyone is really kind and the service is simple and unpretentious. And then there's all the nature around you. We took long walks, but even if they were short, we would find beautiful unspoiled spots. It is really worth visiting. Check the photos. They speak for themselves.