Braga
The religious and historical heart of Portugal's northwestern Minho region, with the two famous cities of Braga and Guimarães.
Braga District lies in the Minho region of northwestern Portugal, with lush green hills, and is one of the cradles of the Portuguese nation. The capital, Braga, is a historic religious city, and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte on the hill, with its Baroque stairway, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the historic center of Guimarães is also a World Heritage Site and is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal. The northeast of the district includes part of Peneda-Gerês National Park, good for hiking. Spring through autumn are all good times to visit. The gateway is Porto Airport, and trains run directly to Braga.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Porto In Depth with Braga and Guimarães – Four days to explore the old town, Gaia, Serralves and the coast at the river mouth, plus one train day to Braga and Gu…
- Porto and Northern Portugal by Train – Based in Porto, take trains to Aveiro, Braga and Guimarães, and spend a night in the Pinhão wine village in the Douro V…
- Lisbon, Porto & Algarve Classic – A first-time route connecting Lisbon, Sintra, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve.
- Porto First Visit: Classics in – The old town, the Ribeira riverfront, Gaia port cellars and the Crystal Palace Gardens, covering Porto's must-see sight…
- Lisbon to Porto Silver Coast – Drive north along the Silver Coast to see walled towns, three historic monasteries, a university city, and the canals o…
- Porto Port Wine and Food – Bolhão Market, francesinha sandwiches, Gaia port cellars and Matosinhos seafood, plus a Douro Valley wine-tasting train…
- North Portugal Douro & Minho – A road trip from Porto covering the Douro wine region, Guimarães, the Gerês mountains, and Viana do Castelo.
- Porto Modern Architecture and Art – Serralves, Casa da Música, Siza's seaside works and the National Museum, a tour of Porto's architecture school.
- Porto to Galicia Coast by Train – Cross the border north from Porto, connecting Vigo, the Cíes Islands, Santiago de Compostela, and A Coruña.
- Iberian Peninsula: Madrid to Porto – A grand rail and bus journey from Madrid through Seville, the Algarve, and Lisbon to Porto