Mesão Frio, in Portugal’s Vila Real region, is a beautiful historic town with an eighteenth century Franciscan monastery with cloisters, an ancient pillory, and the magnificent São Nicolau with its sixteenth century panels. Soak up the atmosphere relaxing in a café or wandering the streets full of interesting shops and local produce. When you are ready, your hotel can be reserved using EasyToBook.com but you are advised to browse our reviews and listings right now and book in advance.

Mesão Frio is in the midst of the Douro wine growing region, and is surrounded by vineyards in the countryside. Make some time to visit a local vineyard and sample the port. For sporting enthusiasts, the area offers some good walking, cycling and fishing. Shooting is also available locally. Why not spend an afternoon on a boat trip along the Douro River, to admire the tranquillity of the surrounding landscape? The area is attractive to birds, and ornithologists will enjoy the bird watching opportunities that this area has to offer.