Where it is
The concelho of Amares is in the district of Braga. Its venues are between 71 and 84 km by road from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, 54 min to 1 h 08 by car, and between 64 and 78 km from central Porto.
The district of Braga is the heart of the Vinho Verde region: light, acidic whites, unlike the full-bodied reds of the Douro. Barcelos, Guimarães and Vila Verde hold most of the venues.
The venues
Listed alphabetically. Ratings and review counts were read on 7 September 2026. The order is not a ranking.
| Venue | Type | Reviews | From Porto Airport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa da Obrinha | Manor house / Estate | 4.9 | 23 | 84 km · 1 h 07 |
| Casa do Rancho - Turismo Rural | Manor house / Estate | 4.8 | 109 | 83 km · 1 h 08 |
| Quinta da Fonte Amares | Quinta (country estate) | 4.6 | 120 | 71 km · 54 min |
| Quinta do Burgo - Nature Hotel | Quinta (country estate) | 4.8 | 391 | 74 km · 57 min |
| Quinta do Esquilo - Hotel Rural | Quinta (country estate) | 4.4 | 252 | 75 km · 57 min |
| Quinta Lago dos Cisnes | Quinta (country estate) | 4.5 | 345 | 74 km · 58 min |
| Quinta Lago dos Cisnes | Quinta (country estate) | 3.7 | 6 | 73 km · 55 min |
| Solar da Levada | Solar / Palace | 4.8 | 990 | 73 km · 56 min |
| Solar das Bouças | Solar / Palace | 4.7 | 120 | 73 km · 57 min |
By type: Quinta (country estate) (5), Manor house / Estate (2), Solar / Palace (2).
What the reviews talk about
We read 880 Google reviews across 8 of these venues. What comes up most often: the staff (257×), the grounds and gardens (252×), the food (178×).
Each venue page breaks this down: how many reviews mention each theme and the average rating of those reviews.
Neighbouring concelhos
The nearest concelhos with venues in this guide. Distance in a straight line between town centres.
- Vila Verde 18 venues7 km
- Póvoa de Lanhoso 4 venues9 km
- Terras de Bouro 6 venues10 km
- Braga 21 venues11 km
- Vieira do Minho 7 venues17 km
Frequently asked questions
How many wedding venues are there in Amares?
This page lists 9 quintas and event spaces in the concelho of Amares, from Google Maps records read on 7 September 2026. Venues with fewer than two Google reviews are not listed.
How far is Amares from Porto Airport?
The venues on this page are between 54 min and 1 h 08 by road from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.
Which concelhos near Amares also have venues?
The nearest in this guide are Vila Verde (18), Póvoa de Lanhoso (4), Terras de Bouro (6), Braga (21), Vieira do Minho (7). Each has its own page.
Does the makeup artist travel to these venues?
Yes. Larissa Wendler works from a studio in Porto and travels to the event, in Portugal or abroad.