Viana do Castelo

Portugal's northernmost Minho coast, known for green valleys, old-bridge towns and vinho verde country.

Viana do Castelo District lies in the northwest corner of Portugal, bordered to the north by the Minho River and Spain, and to the west by the Atlantic. In the capital, Viana do Castelo, the hilltop Santa Luzia church overlooks the estuary and the sea; Ponte de Lima is known for its medieval bridge and countryside, and is also an important stop on the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago. The eastern mountains are part of Peneda-Gerês National Park, good for hiking. The district produces vinho verde and Alvarinho wines. Spring through autumn are the best times to visit. The gateway is Porto Airport.

Destinations

• Viana do Castelo
• Peneda-Gerês National Park

Itineraries

• North Portugal Douro & Minho – A road trip from Porto covering the Douro wine region, Guimarães, the Gerês mountains, and Viana do Castelo.