Location

Driving(satnav/google Maps)

The drive is approximately 87km and typically takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

• Primary route: usually via A3 and N103
• Directions link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/3jmFBR...
• Note: The A3 is a tolled highway. Ensure your rental car has a ''via verde'' transponder or be prepared to pay at the booths.

Road Summary

1. Exit Airport and follow signs for the A41/A28/Porto/Braga.
   
2. Take the A3 towards Braga 
3. Near Braga, look for exit Braga Sul/Celeiros)
4. At Braga look for the Exit towards N103/Chaves/Vieira do Minho
5. Continue on N103 into the Mountains region of Vieira do Minho.
6. Continue on N013 until you find a location called Penedo.
7. The final stretch to Chestnut Hill( Rua da Carvalha) involves narrower, scenic local roads.

Public Transport : 

Public transport to this area is less frequent and takes significantly longer(approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes).

• Route: You typically need to take a bus or metro from Airport to Porto city center(Campanha or Aliados), then a bus to Braga, and finally a local bus Towards Vieira do Minho.
  
• Tip: Because Chestnut Hill is in a more secluded, scenic area, a taxi from Braga is often most practical '' last mile'' option if you aren't driving'