It has beautiful grounds and lovely rooms. We had to go around with a French speaking guide as all the English tours were over by the time we arrived but she spoke clearly and not too quickly. The staff in the port tasting area were very knowledgeable and helpful. More

We didn't visit inside the palace as time was limited and it was such beautiful weather outside! However, we did stroll through the beautiful grounds, appreciating the beauty of the mansion from the outside and the lovely landscaped gardens. More

This a true gem near the city of Vila Real. It has a beautiful garden and lake, the palace is amazing (both outside and inside) with a great art collection and you can also taste some wines. Casa de Mateus always exceeds my expectations whenever I go there. More

This is a 18 century palace owner since ever by the same family. You can feel that each and all generations took good care of the property. This was the most beautiful garden i saw in Portugal and we had the most amazing time with Manuela at the wineshop tasting and learning! all about Douro whites, reds, roses and Ports! More

For those who decide to hit this beautiful mansion, known from the Mateus wine bottle label I'll try to come up with some useful info: once you get off in Vila Real bus station of Rede Expressos, go straight ahead, slightly upwards and you'll get to the main square. Cross it and close to Caixa Geral (bank) there is a... More

Not worth a detour if you plan on visiting other palaces. Find the lady in the reflection pool at the entrance :-) More

It is not so easy to find this particular sight, we recommended to improve the number of signs to get there. But once you found it you can do a guided tour of the historic house of the Mateus family in English, including kitchen and church, which is very good and gives you a good impression of styles and furnitures... More