Portugal - The Minho
The Minho delivers world-class natural beauty with a knowing smile. Here are lush river valleys, sparkling beaches and granite peaks. It would be hard to find better-preserved landmarks than those uplit and on display in the Minho’s gorgeous old cities.
- visit historic monuments, followed by dinner at a top restaurant in Braga
- stroll the atmospheric streets of Viana do Castelo, then catch sunset on the beach
- lounge at a cafe overlooking the medieval bridge and lush countryside beyond in Ponte de Lima
Coverage includes: Braga, Barcelos, Bom Jesus do Monte, Guimarães, Citânia de Briteiros, Viana do Castelo, Valença do Minho, Monção, Ponte de Lima, Ponte da Barca, Arcos de Valdevez and Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês.
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