Porto & the North, Portugal
Porto & the North brings together Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Pinhão. Explore varied urban and landscape experiences through linked local guides and curated highlights.
Porto & the North in detail.
Porto & the North brings together Porto, Braga, Guimarães, Pinhão. Explore varied urban and landscape experiences through linked local guides and curated highlights.
Explore the region by selecting a city below, then follow its individual cultural landmarks, museums, historic streets and natural sites. For longer trips, combine nearby towns to reduce travel time and spend more time at each destination.
5 city & area guides.
Landmarks worth researching.
A selection from local guides; not a definitive ranking.
- RibeiraPorto
- São Bento StationPorto
- Bom Jesus do MonteBraga
- Braga CathedralBraga
- Guimarães CastleGuimarães
- Palace of the DukesGuimarães
- Douro Valley viewpointsPinhão
- Vineyard estatesPinhão
- Santa Luzia SanctuaryViana do Castelo
- Historic centreViana do Castelo
Travel times, tickets and opening days should be verified locally.
Plan your route through Porto & the North.
Fast trains and intercity buses connect principal cities; local services can be slower in rural areas. Car hire can help with the Alentejo, interior valleys and some coastal drives.