Dating back to the period before the foundation of Portugal (1143), Quinta da Comenda was owned by the Queen D. Teresa, mother of the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. A farming and wine growing estate surrounds a house of exceptional architectural beauty. The wines produced here have been known since the days of the Order of Malta.
Its present owners have started a project of biological agriculture, pioneer in this region, and produce a fabulous wine well-known worldwide.
The exceptional architecture, intimate gardens and granite fountains encourage meditation and make this a very special place to stay.
From Oporto Airport: Take the A1 motorway to Lisbon, get out of A1 at Albergaria-a-Velha, follow the IP5/A25 till you see a signpost Vouzela, make a left turn and go to Vouzela when you arrive to Vouzela take the N16 to S. Pedro do Sul. Once in S. Pedro do Sul continue on N16 to Viseu the house is situated on the right side follow the sign post.
From Lisbon Airport: Take the A1 motorway to Porto, and approx. 180 km after, exit the motorway in the junction signposted IP3 – Viseu. In Viseu follow the road N16 to S. Pedro do Sul and 15 km after, in the middle of the vineyards you will find Quinta da Comenda.GPS Coordinates:
N 40 ° 44 ‘42.7 ”
W 08 ° 02 ‘23.2 “
