- Rating
- 4.8 ★
- Google reviews
- 199
- Type
- Quinta (country estate)
- Concelho
- Arcos de Valdevez
- From Porto Airport
- 93 km · 1 h 05
- From central Porto
- 92 km · 1 h 06
- Phone
- 925 121 364
What it is
Google lists Quinta do Olival - Casa de Turismo Rural as a country house and a hotel. The 98 reviews read do not describe specific events. The most frequent themes are the grounds and gardens (43) and the peace and quiet (39). It is also a place to stay: 7 of the reviews read mention rooms or suites.
Where it is
Távora Santa Maria, 4970-524 Arcos de Valdevez.
From central Porto it is 92 km, about 1 h 06 min by car. From Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport it is 93 km, about 1 h 05 min. The centre of Arcos de Valdevez is 21 km away. Without a car it is not practical.
What is nearby
- Ponte de Lima15 km
- Viana do Castelo39 km
- Braga44 km
- Barcelos56 km
- Vila Nova de Famalicão62 km
- Guimarães67 km
By road, Ponte de Lima is 15 min away and Viana do Castelo 31 min. This is the Alto Minho, between the Atlantic coast and the Gerês hills. It rains more here than in Porto.
Food and service
Food comes up in 5 of the 98 reviews, averaging 5.0 stars. The staff comes up in 38 reviews, averaging 5.0 stars. The event organisation comes up in 8 reviews, averaging 5.0 stars.
Grounds, gardens and halls
The grounds are the most repeated theme: 43 of the 98 reviews, averaging 4.9 stars. What the reviews name: the pool (14), the view (8), the outdoor areas (4) and the garden (4). There are 9 reviews about the halls and interior, averaging 4.9 stars.
Rooms and stays
There are 19 reviews about accommodation, averaging 4.9 stars. 14 reviews talk about the pool, averaging 4.9 stars. Outdoor pools in the north of Portugal run from June to September. Cleanliness is a theme in 8, averaging 5.0 stars. At that average it is praise.
Access and parking
Google lists on-site parking and free parking. For guests with reduced mobility, Google marks 3 accessibility features: wheelchair parking, wheelchair entrance and wheelchair seating.
What the Google listing shows
Features marked on the Google listing, read on 7 September 2026. Nothing here was checked on site.
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Wheelchair parking
- Wheelchair entrance
- Wheelchair seating
Who it suits
Suits
- out-of-town guests who want to sleep on site
- outdoor photography: 8 reviews mention the view, the lake or the river
- anyone driving: Google lists free parking
- guests with reduced mobility: adapted access on the Google listing
- families with small children
Worth knowing
- anyone without a car: 21 km from the centre of Arcos de Valdevez
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit at Quinta do Olival - Casa de Turismo Rural?
None of the 98 reviews read gives a number, and the Google listing has no capacity field. Ask the venue for seated capacity indoors and outdoors separately.
What do the 1 and 2 star reviews of Quinta do Olival - Casa de Turismo Rural say?
On Google, 1 of 199 ratings (1%) give 1 or 2 stars. In the reviews read, 1 are in that band, too few to count themes.
Are the reviews of Quinta do Olival - Casa de Turismo Rural recent?
Of the 98 reviews read with a date, 19 are from the last 12 months and 28 from the last two years. The venue is active.
When is the busiest season for weddings in Arcos de Valdevez?
Between May and October, for the weather. The Minho gets more rain than Porto. Even in May it is worth having a rain plan.
Does the makeup artist travel to Arcos de Valdevez?
Yes. Larissa Wendler works from a studio in Porto and travels to the venue. It is 1 h 06 min by road to Quinta do Olival - Casa de Turismo Rural.
Read on 7 September 2026: 199 Google reviews, 98 with text. Distances by road, from OpenStreetMap data. This is a reading of the data, not a visit. Prices, dates and capacity are for the venue to confirm.
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