The Region of Viana do Castelo.:: Visitors can find these activities in and around the town. Surfing Windsurfing Fishing Sailing Rowing Canoeing Water-skiing Diving. Swimming Sunbathing Golf Mini-golf Tennis Hunting Karting Horse-riding. Bingo Handicrafts Museums Monuments Churches Parks Bars. Interesting Sites about the Region: Cmara Municipal de Viana do Castelo. Regio de Turismo do Alto Minho

The faade is a must for any visitor to Viana do Castelo. The imposing granite staircase, with centuries of history to tell, takes guests all the way from the shadowy hall to the airy top floor and its impressive skylight. The house is decorated with family pieces of furniture and ceramics ranging from the Ming dynasty to locally crafted wares. Portraits adorning the walls of the lounge show some of the ancestors including that of Pedro Jos da Costa Barros, who was governor of Fortaleza, Brazil in the early 19th century. Of the interesting artifacts to be found in the house, the royal scroll which granted the Costa Barros family its coat of arms is housed in the library. On the first floor, a rusty trunk which has to be opened with three different keys would surely have many tales to tell of its journeys to far-off lands! In traditional Portuguese style, most of the beds have been carved with no flat surfaces, to avoid the devil from tormenting your dreams. Moreover, it is still possible to sleep in a narrow Indo-Portuguese bed where one of the Kings of Portugal slept on a visit to Viana do Castelo. Here are some more pictures of this magnificent house... BREAKFAST ROOM LOUNGE

Facilities and services.:: Meeting / Conference Room. Air conditioning in public areas and rooms

Casa dos Costa Barros, also known as Casa da Janela Manuelina, is situated in the historic centre of Viana do Castelo, northern Portugal. Built in the famous Manueline style of the 16th century, this period house has been in the family since 1765. The house was refurbished in 1992 and has been open to guests ever since.

Reservations.:: In order to make your pre-reservation, please fill in the form. Reservations are subject to confirmation. The confirmation will be sent to you by email. Pre-reservation Form extra bed (children under 12). How did you get to us? (Portugal-info, press, travel guide, friend, etc.)

This link can be useful to calculate the itinerary of your trip. Porto (IC1) 65 Km Motorway 3 Km Marina 0.3 Km Bus station 0.4 Km Railway station.. 0.4 Km. Porto 60 Km Vigo 70 Km. Viana do Castelo.. 2 Km Leixes 60 Km Vigo 75 Km. See the map of location of Casa dos Costa Barros in the city of Viana do Castelo.

Room rates with taxes included for 2008. *Rates include breakfast. Due to costs involved we regret that we do not accept credit cards. For more information, please

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Lift
 Facsimile services
 Heating
 Licensed bar
 Clock/radio
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set