Founded in 1870 by Manoel Pedro Guedes, Quinta da Aveleda has traces back even further. Indeed, the name is said to come from the German-Celtic priestesses (nicknamed Veledas) who sought sanctuary in the spot where the Nossa Senhora da Vandoma fountain stands in the grounds today. Now steered by the fifth generation of Guedes, who still live in the stately manor house, this countryside estate is a treasure trove just waiting to be discovered, only half an hour from Porto.