![]() Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal Feeling close the writer and feel his pulse is definitely an experience not to be missed, visiting Eca de Queiroz Foundation, based on this estate, which not only discloses how preserves the memory of the writer, involved in a landscape immortalized in his novel. This house-museum, where the writer spent some of his time, is preserved the estate of the writer, largely from the home of Neuilly in Paris, being exposed various personal objects, among which are, among other the cabinet (with key!) where Eça kept and organized notes sheets, that would be used in the writing process, the writing table where he wrote standing, eyeglasses, Fphotographs, prints and paintings, library with personal books. Take a stroll over the impressive arched bridge that stretches over the Tâmega river and stop for a refreshing glass of vinho verde, the local wine, at one of the many cafés and restaurants that line its banks.įinish up with a tour round the museum which is dedicated to one of its former inhabitants, the Cubist artist Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso and your day at the Amarante Water Park will be complete.Quinta de Tormes, in Santa Cruz do Douro, by inheritance, belonged to the wife of the great novelist and writer Jose Maria Eca de Queiroz (Povoa de Varzim, NovemParis, August 16, 1900).Īlthough he there had rarely set down roots, is here that he found a source of inspiration for the natural setting of one of his finest novels, "The City and the Mountains."/ " A Cidade e as Serras". The local town merits a visit in its own right so don´t rush away at the end of your day in the water. Parque Aquático de Amarante is a popular choice for visitors throughout the summer season and is easily accessed by public transport or by car. For more fun and relaxation, there are adult and children´s swimming pools as well as “Aqualandia”, an aqua play park for younger guests.Īn on-site snack bar provides drinks and food to keep up energy levels throughout the day and for those who wish to buy a memento to take away with them at the end of their visit, there is a wide selection available at the park´s gift shop. Race your friends down the multiple slides, take a dip down one of the high-speed descents, dive onto the water chute and finish off with a swirl down the curling “snail” ride for good measure. The water installations at the Amarante Water Park cater for daredevils and the more sedate alike. The park is beautifully presented, well-organised and has an excellent reputation for safety and security, with plenty of parking, on-site medical facilities and security system to ensure that families have the peace of mind to fully enjoy their visit. Entrance rates are competitive, ranging from as little as €4 for off-peak concessions to €15 for an adult at peak times and a visit is well worth the money. ![]() The park was inaugurated in 1994 and has grown over the past two decades to encompass a range of high-quality installations which are designed to keep the most discerning of clients occupied from dawn until dusk. With a capacity of 1200, Parque Aquático de Amarante is open throughout the tourist season from June until mid-September. Located some 50km West of Oporto in the historic town of Amarante, Northern Portugal, is the Parque Aquático de Amarante, or Amarante Water Park. ![]()
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