Estalagem Casa Melo Alvim Hotel and restaurant in town. The Casa Melo Alvim is the oldest house in the heart of the historical Viana do Castelo and was named after the original owner’s son-in-law who extended the building, doubling its size. The various architectural and furnishing styles contribute to the charm of this stately residence with its oriental crenellation, Baroque staircase and beds of different Portuguese styles. The holiday resort itself is particularly interesting. Hotel Quinta das Lagrimas Hotel and restaurant in town. This XVIIIth century palace surrounded by magnificent gardens still vibrates with the memory of the famous romance between Prince Pedro and Inés de Castro. Today, this property has been transformed into a superb hotel, beautifully decorated in the traditional colours of Portugal. Enjoy the charm of its elegant guest rooms with inlaid furniture and savour the innovative cuisine prepared with the finest local produce.