Casa Miralago dining room opening onto the terrace overlooking the Caniçada Dam

Casa Miralago · Vilar da Veiga, Gerês

The Caniçada Dam outside your window

A house for up to 6 guests, 100 m from a river access point and a 15-minute walk from Alqueirão River Beach.

Discover the house

The house

A peaceful base to explore Peneda-Gerês — 100 m from the water and minutes from Vila do Gerês.

guests
6
bedrooms
3
bathrooms
3
to the river
100 m
on Airbnb
5.0 ★
Garden with sun loungers overlooking the Caniçada dam
Casa Miralago façade and lawn with seating area

The house

Made for slowing down

In Vilar da Veiga, around 5 km from one of the main entrances to Peneda-Gerês National Park, Casa Miralago looks straight onto the Caniçada Dam, with the river 100 m away. Alqueirão River Beach is a 15-minute walk.

Hosts: Rosa Baptista and Sérgio Magalhães, always close by to help plan your stay.

Bright dining room with glass doors to the terrace and lake
Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher

Interiors

Light, wood and the reservoir beyond

An open-plan living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and glass doors opening onto the terrace. For the evenings, there is a games room with a projector and board games.

Explore

Sleep, eat and discover

Bedrooms with a view, terraces over the dam and the National Park on the doorstep.

  • Double bedroom with panoramic window onto the lakeBedrooms

    Waking up above the lake

    Three bedrooms with double beds and air conditioning, bed linen and towels included. The suite has a private bathroom; the other two share a full bathroom, and there is a guest WC in the living area.

  • Patio with gas barbecue and a dog resting on the lawnTerraces

    Meals with a view

    Two terraces overlooking the dam, a gas barbecue and a garden where pets are welcome too. A SUP board is included — the river access is just 100 m away.

  • Aerial view of Rio Caldo by the Caniçada reservoir in GerêsIn the area

    River beaches and trails

    Alqueirão River Beach is a 15-minute walk; Pedra Bela, the Arado Waterfall and the Fecha de Barjas waterfalls are a short drive away.

    Read our Gerês guides
Aerial view of the Caniçada reservoir between the Gerês mountains

From the terrace you can see the whole reservoir — wrapped in mist in the morning, golden at the end of the day.

Amenities

Everything you need, already included

3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · up to 6 guests

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms with double beds
  • Air conditioning in every bedroom
  • Bed linen and towels included

Equipment

  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Dishwasher and washing machine
  • TV, projector and board games
  • Fibre Wi-Fi

Outdoors

  • Terraces overlooking the reservoir
  • Gas barbecue
  • SUP board and life jacket

Convenience

  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Self check-in
  • Pets welcome

Location

Vilar da Veiga, right by the reservoir

Address
Rua Trás das Quintas, Vilar da Veiga
Check-in
from 16:00
Check-out
by 11:00
River access
100 m
Alqueirão River Beach
15-min walk
Barca Beach, Rio Caldo
a few min by car
Vila do Gerês
a few min by car
National Park entrance
≈ 5 km
Arado Waterfall
20–25 min by car

How to get here

At the roundabout after the bridge over the reservoir (next to the Tourist Office), take the 1st exit onto the N308-1 towards Vila do Gerês. Cross the bridge and continue straight for about 1.5 km along Avenida de Admeus. Turn left onto Rua da Escola and continue onto Rua Trás das Quintas. Casa Miralago is about 200 metres further on.

What to do near Casa Miralago

  • River beaches

    Alqueirão (15-min walk), México and Barca by car.

  • Trails

    Pedra Bela viewpoint, Arado Waterfall and the Fecha de Barjas waterfalls.

  • Boat trips

    Partnership with Private Boat Gerês, with special rates for guests.

  • Vila do Gerês

    Thermal spa, shops and restaurants a short drive away.

Prices

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Miralago

Rates per night, whole house (up to 6 guests). The season depends on the month of your stay.

Low season

January to May and October to December

€200/night

  • 2-night minimum
  • On Airbnb: €235
  • Save €35/night by booking direct

Mid season

June and September

€225/night

  • 2-night minimum
  • On Airbnb: €250
  • Save €25/night by booking direct

High season

July to August

€245/night

  • 4-night minimum
  • On Airbnb: €285
  • Save €40/night by booking direct

Additional fees: Pet: €30 per stay · Municipal tourist tax: €1 per person/night

Ask about availability on WhatsApp

Prefer to book through a platform? Airbnb · Booking.com

Guests

Book with confidence

  • Self check-in

    Code sent on arrival day, from 16:00.

  • Pets welcome

    Casa Miralago welcomes pets.

  • Private parking

    Guaranteed space for 2 cars, included in your stay.

Frequently asked questions

Questions, answered

What is the price per night?

€200 per night from january to may and october to december, €225 in june and september and €245 in july to august — for the whole house, up to 6 guests, when you book direct. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm availability.

Is there a minimum stay?

Yes: 2 nights in low and mid season and 4 nights in high season (july to august).

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in from 16:00 (self check-in, with a code sent on arrival day). Check-out by 11:00.

Do you accept pets?

Yes, Casa Miralago is pet-friendly. There is a fee of €30 per stay.

Is there private parking?

Yes, private parking for 2 cars, included in your stay.

How many people does the house sleep?

Up to 6 people, in 3 bedrooms with double beds and 3 bathrooms: a private en-suite, a shared full bathroom and a guest WC.

Is the house close to the water?

Yes, 100 m from a river access point via a footpath, and a 15-minute walk from Alqueirão River Beach. A SUP board is also included.

Instagram

Gerês, as seen from Casa Miralago

Sunsets, misty mornings over the reservoir and news from the house.

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