Casa Don Diogo | Studio Fonte do Gil

Casa Don Diogo - Guest House is a local accommodation, with all the comfort and safety conditions to enjoy a family, group, weekend break or simply spend a few days enjoying this fabulous region of Douro and Trás-os -Mounts. Located in the historic center of the village of Carviçais, it is a place full of serenity and tranquility, as well as a fantastic appreciation of Nature's mild climate. Being composed of 5 studios, you are in “Fonte do Gil”. - Studio with; - Private bathroom; - Equipped kitchenette; - Personal hygiene accessories; - Cleaning service; - Free Wi-Fi; - Breakfast; - Flat screen TV; - Air conditioning; - Hair dryer; - Bedding; - Towels; - Parking. We are always available to answer any questions that may arise, in the period before, during and after your stay. A very welcoming and pleasant space, aiming to provide the incorporation of guests in the daily life of the population of the village. In harmony with the natural landscape and the structures that surround it, it welcomes you with all comfort and quality. - On foot; - In own car; - Provision of transportation (additional cost). Fonte do Gil *: With a clean design and a huge space dedicated to the bedroom, this studio is located on the 1st floor of the accommodation, and portrays a historic place located in the parish, more specifically a romantic fountain, where it used to be used to wash clothes but also for people to meet their lovers. It overlooks the entrance to the House, as well as a private bathroom and cooking space. * History of Fonte do Gil: The name “Gil” comes from the fact that the owner of the land is called Gil. Located about 200 meters south of the village, at the bottom of the steep street of the same name which, descending almost from the square, next to the Abbot's house, takes on a slope that is accentuated, has an old sidewalk and is characterized by having a fountain , all in granite, served by two cylindrical pipes, drawn from two artistic finials, and topped by two pinnacles and a cross. It is of Jesuit Baroque style, and was completed in 1735. Even today there are public washrooms, two large tanks all made of stone, into which the surplus water from the fountain flows, being used daily, given the water temperature, always running in winter, be very mild and, in summer, very fresh. It had its romantic history, as it was famous for being the date and favorite place of lovers. It was said that anyone who drank that water would fall in love with the land and would never leave it again.