Minho

Region of Stunning Landscapes, Rich History
and Unique Gastronomy

Minho offers the best of Portugal, a region marked by the green of the land and the blue of the sea, where traditions have been preserved and natural landscapes maintained. This is the birthplace of the Portuguese kingdom, and it would be hard to find better preserved landmarks than those that exist in the beautiful cities of Minho.

➔ BRAGA

Located in the lower Minho, the “Portuguese Rome” was an ancient Roman city called Bracara Augusta, which despite being very old, is also very young.

Braga does not leave anyone indifferent to your visit, its mountains, distinctive churches, 18th century houses, historic sites and the devotion of its population to all the architectural and religious heritage, make a visit to Braga a trip back in time within modernity.

PLACES TO VISIT

➔ GUIMARÃES

City considered the birthplace of the Portuguese nation, Guimarães has more than a millennium of history. The city takes you back to medieval times, to the beginnings of the kingdom of Portugal. The Guimarães Castle, the Historic Centre, the Mountain and the Sanctuary of Penha, all of their places have a history that makes us travel back in time.

In 2001 it became a World Heritage Site, because despite being a city that seeks modernization, the efforts made to preserve the historical heritage are continuous.

PLACES TO VISIT

Historic Center | Penha Mountain and Sanctuary | Guimarães Castle | Palace of the Dukes of Bragança

➔ VIANA DO CASTELO

The jewel of the Green Coast, Viana do Castelo boasts a fantastic medieval centre, an attractive riverside area and beautiful beaches just outside the city. It is a city full of history and traditions, which brings together the natural beauty of the river and sea, as well as the mountains and mountains.

Viana boasts 19th-century tree-lined avenues, narrow streets lined with Manueline mansions and rococo palaces, and the extraordinary neo-Byzantine basilica of Santa Luzia, which was inspired by the Sacré Coeur Basilica in Montmartre, Paris. Pearly white, it is located at the top of the hill, where you can see breathtaking views offered by the sea and the Lima River.