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Mateus Palace

Vila Real, Portugal

History

A baroque manor with a reflecting pool and box-hedge gardens, familiar from the label of Mateus rosé. Guided tours of the house; the gardens are the highlight.

Nearest town
Vila Real, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
41.2968, -7.7127

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Parque de Campismo de Vila RealCampsite
    2 km from Mateus Palace
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Parque de Campismo NaturWaterParkCampsite
    7 km from Mateus Palace
  • Parque de Campismo do Monte de São DomingosCampsite
    20 km from Mateus Palace
  • Quinta da PadrelaMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Mateus Palace
    MotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-FiFree
  • Parque de Campismo de Mondim de BastoCampsite
    23 km from Mateus Palace
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Camping LamegoCampsite
    25 km from Mateus Palace
    CaravansWaste disposal

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mateus Palace?

Mateus Palace is in Vila Real, Portugal, at GPS 41.2968, -7.7127. It is about 16 km from Peso da Régua.

Can you camp near Mateus Palace?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parque de Campismo de Vila Real, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mateus Palace?

Mateus Palace is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Trás-os-Montes: Portugal’s remote north-east.

What is there to see near Mateus Palace?

Places worth a stop nearby: Miradouro de São Leonardo de Galafura (11 km), Miradouro de Casal de Loivos (18 km), Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (24 km) and Guimarães Castle and Old Town (51 km).

When is the best time to visit Mateus Palace?

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)