North of Portugal

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

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,

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

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

When you think of sunbathing the first thing that comes to mind is the South of Portugal, but Algarve is not the only place with good and beautiful beaches where you can have a great day. Here is my selection of the best Porto beaches and others in the North of Portugal. The best Porto

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

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

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