Experiences

Gião Eco-Trail

TheEco-Trail of Gião consists of 4 walking paths andmountain bike trail. The starting point for all the routes is Poça de Pinelas and there is a parking lot nearby. The 5 routes cover a total of around 40 km and areclearly sign-posted. The GiãoEco-Trail takes you to places of great scenic beauty and offers an …

Casa Mindela Guest House - Vila de Conde (Porto)

Between the Douro and the Minho Region

Between the Douro and the Minho rivers lay a historical province of Portugal. Comprising the current districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga, Porto and part of the districts of Aveiro, Viseu and Vila Real, this province was where Portugal’s nationality originated. Casa Mindela has a privileged location for visiting the main historic cities of …

Vila do Conde

Visiting Vila do Conde means visiting 18 km of beaches, enjoying the rurality of its parishes, the hospitality of its people, its impressive monuments and history. You can explore its rich heritage, visit its monuments and museums, enjoy its pilgrimages and cultural events or try out various nautical activities. For More information visit www.visitviladoconde.pt.

Fairs and Markets

For those who like to experience local life, you cannot miss the Angeiras Fish Market and the weekly Vila do Conde market on Fridays, where you can find a wide variety of local products. Even closer to Casa Mindela, you can find the Vilarinho Fair on Monday mornings and the Lameira Fair on Wednesdays. …

History and remembrance of the Casa Mindela

Casa Mindela’s history has always been linked to agricultural activity, with its origins in the extensive estate of the Monastery of Vairãoof Vairão. The first existing property register dates back to 1741, in the person of Manuel Joudina, whose name may have given rise to the local toponymy. It is still in the possession …

Atividades "Dentro de Portas" - Relaxamento

Relaxation

Forget the stress of everyday life and simply relax: enjoy the sun, watch the birds or read a book while listening to the sounds of nature, birds and running spring water.

Services

At Casa Mindela we offer a variety of services to make your stay a fulfilling experience. If you are on business or doing the Camino de Santiago, we have a small bar and snack service at your disposal. You can use our traditional running water tank or our laundry service. Disconnect and enjoy our services: …

Roads to Santiago

Casa Mindela is located on the Central Way of St. James, and just a few kilometres from the Coastal Way. We are pleased to welcome pilgrims who spend a peaceful night’s rest here, essential for another day’s walk. Here youcan also have a light dinner, wash yourclothes, socialize and, above all, rest.