When you visit Porto and the North of Portugal, you’ll discover a region where cities, nature and tradition come together. In Minho you’ll find the birthplace of Portugal (Guimarães), the Portuguese Rome (Braga), the oldest village in Portugal (Ponte de Lima) and the one and only Peneda-Gerês National Park.
In Trás-os-Montes you must visit: Bragança, the beautiful Montesinho Nature Park, where you’ll find a village divided between two countries and the most beautiful part of Douro.
When you visit Porto you’ll soon find out that there are many things to do in Porto. This is an authentic city like no other in Europe – friendly people, a rich gastronomy and much more.
What are you waiting for? Check below all that Porto and Northern Portugal have to offer.
During my trip to Porto and the North of Portugal, I wanted to explore Douro region in many ways and one of them was doing a one day cruise tour in Douro. In this article, I’m going to show you how was my day and, in the end, tell you my opinion about doing a …
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Do you want to discover Northern Portugal but don’t know what places to visit? In this article you’ll find some of the most beautiful places in this Portuguese region and in the country. Here is our top 10 of the places to visit in Northern Portugal 1. Porto The beautiful capital of Northern Portugal doesn’t need introduction, …
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One of the things to do in Portugal is definitely visiting Porto. The city of Porto has a remarkable importance in Portugal’s history – it was the city that gave the name to this beautiful country. By visiting Porto you will discover a city like no other in Europe, friendly people, a rich gastronomy and much more – …
Listed by UNESCO as World Heritage since 2001, Alto Douro Wine Region, as well as the whole Douro Wine Region, and the Douro International Natural Park are places of exceptional beauty, with much to see and discover! Come with me and visit Douro and Northern Portugal in a week that you won’t forget! In an itinerary with over 600 …
Limited to the south by Central Portugal, to the north and east by the Spanish regions of Galicia and Castile and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, Northern Portugal is also the most populated region, the second richest region in the country and responsible for half of the Portuguese exports due to its important …
Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo is a city seen by some international magazines as the “the crown jewel of Costa Verde”, which is the same to say, a stoppage point in the country’s northern coastline. As a small town and due to its strategic location beside Lima river, Viana do …
Braga is located in Northern Portugal and was founded by the Romans more than 2000 years ago with the name Bracara Augusta. It is one of the oldest Portuguese cities and one of the oldest Christian cities in the world. Considered as the capital of Minho region, Braga is the third biggest city in Portugal, after …
Created in 1971, Peneda-Gerês National Park has a total area of 72 290 hectares, located in the old provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes, in Northern Portugal and just 100 km away from Porto. In the park you’ll find dozens of granite villages that haven’t changed much since the creation of Portugal in the 12th century. The oldest …
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Founded in 1125 by the Countess Dª. Teresa de Leão, the mother of the first king of Portugal, Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns not only in Northern Portugal but in the whole country! Fortified in the 14th century due to its strategic position, this medieval town was protected …
Also known as the “birthplace of Portugal”, Guimarães is a city full of history and it will surely amaze you! Located in Northern Portugal, it was here that some of the most important politic and military events took place in 1128, events that led to the independence and creation of a new nation. At that …
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Are you preparing a trip to the capital of Northern Portugal and still don’t know what to do? Don’t worry! In this article you’ll find the best day trips and activities in Porto but also in other amazing places you won’t want to miss. Best activities and day trips in Porto Gastronomic tours There are several factors that make Porto a unique city …
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To help you prepare your trip to the beautiful Northern Portugal, I’ve made a list of the three best hotels of each category and I took into consideration the several points of interest in this area. Discover the best hotels in Northern Portugal so that your trip to this region becomes memorable! Information: None of the …
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