Trails for hiking and biking start right at Alma Candida's doorstep, offering natural beauty to explore before relaxing in the peaceful garden setting.
Alma Candida creates a perfect balance between nature and comfort. Guests start their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before hitting the surrounding trails. After exploring, the serene garden provides a perfect spot to unwind, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected.
Valenca is home to Alma Candida. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monte Aloia National Park and Corno do Bico Protected Landscape, while Alvarinho Museum and Biennial Art Foundation of Cerveira are cultural highlights. Visit our Valenca travel guide
Estrada Nacional 101, n. 1153, 18, Valenca, Viana do Castelo, 4930-359
What's nearby
Samil Beach
27 min drive - 25.3 miles
Fortress of Valença
3 min drive - 2.1 miles
Valenca Fortifications
5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Moledo do Minho Beach
45 min drive - 26.5 miles
Vila Praia de Ancora Beach
47 min drive - 30.4 miles
Getting around
Valenca Station
7 min drive
Vigo (VGO-Peinador)
34 min drive
Restaurants
La De Manu
6 min drive
Restaurante Tapería Época
6 min drive
Café Monalisa
5 min drive
Casa Alvaro
14 min walk
Casa da Vila
5 min drive
About this property
Alma Candida
Property highlights
Alma Candida provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and ecotours. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and bicycle tour information
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and kitchenettes
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
Things to do
Bicycle tours
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
TV in common areas
Vineyard
Family friendly
High chair
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Vineyard
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 7 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Alma Candida Hotel
Alma Candida Valenca
Alma Candida Hotel Valenca
Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Candida pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 7 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Alma Candida?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Alma Candida?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Alma Candida located?
Situated in Valenca, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Valenca Fortifications, Fortress of Valença, and Porta dos Ferreiros. Quinta do Seixa and Church of San Telmo are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Alma Candida Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Very pleasant, clean and low stress place to stay while hiking the caminho. A little off the caminho trail but there is a well maintained hike and bike path from the center of Valença that will take you right to Alma Candida. Breakfast is very good too.
Nice room. Very clean and excellent condition throughout property. It is self check in but it was not easy as i didnt receive any information. Another guest was also stuck outside. Room preparation was not complete either.
Overall 5 stars but I do want to give a few pointers… if you get there after dark know that the parking will be before you reach the actual hotel building. It’s dark so it will be a little challenging for you to recognize. Once you find the parking it will be super easy. Make sure you get the gate code, room number, and all the check in instructions after you book the reservation because this hotel is self contained which means there will not be a person checking you in. The whole hotel seems brand new. Very clean. Bedroom and bathroom is very small but enough for a short stay. Bed is very comfortable and breakfast has everything you need for a good start of your day! I would recommend this place and would stay there again for sure!
The experience was incredible good. We traveled driving from Porto to ACoruña. And stayed here for two days. The first and last of our trip. We travel a lot and this place really was a good experience. Perfect and simple design with great attention to details. The cleaning is immaculate . We have the opportunity meeting the owner. Amazing hard worker guy. Excellent team. We definitely recommend Alma Candida 100 percent. Small place but warm, quiet and again, very clean. We will come back . Thanks Joao.
Tempo curto em passagem turística mas fiquei fã e prometi voltar
Local muito agradável e tranquilo, tudo em contacto com a natureza
As instalações novas com boa decoração e um toque de bom gosto. Para além da limpeza tanto no interior como exterior
Dei relevo especia ao baloiço e poltronas no jardim e varandas
Tudo um encanto
El alojamiento se ve nuevo y con espacio exterior y parking a pocos metros. Admite mascotas, pagamos 10€ por 2 perros, y tiene buen desayuno buffet por 7€ por persona. No hay personal, sólo en el desayuno. Puedes coger alguna bebida o snack en la planta del desayuno dejando el dinero correspondiente, tienen la lista de precios. La habitación que nos tocó acumulaba mucho calor, a pesar de no haber sido un día especialmente caluroso, con lo que el AC se hizo imprescindible. También la encontramos algo pequeña. El alojamiento se encuentra cerca de Valença, pero hay que coger coche para casi cualquier cosa, salvo para pasear, ya que por detrás da directamente a una ecovía muy utilizada por ciclistas y paseantes.
En general muy bien...practico, discreto.faxil de registrarse...el único aspecto negativo es que el hotel está muy pegado a na carretera y hay un poco de ruido...pero nada importante..
Regresaremos sin duda.
ANTONIO
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Noelia
Mar 3, 2025
Muy limpio y agradable. Las instalaciones son nuevas y eso siempre gusta.
Todo según lo esperado.
El lugar es tranquilo, bien situado.
Tiene un servicio de alquiler de bicicletas, que se convierte en algo atractivo ya que el hotel está pegado a un carril bici