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Porto and Northern Portugal Tour

The North Region of Portugal is the country’s most populous area, known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and cultural significance.

Stretching from the rugged Atlantic coastline to the Spanish border, it covers about 21,278 km² and is home to over 3.6 million people. Its capital is Porto, a vibrant city famous worldwide for port wine and its UNESCO-listed historic center. The region is often referred to as the cradle of Portugal because of places like Guimarães, considered the birthplace of the nation, and Braga, nicknamed the “Portuguese Rome” for its religious heritage. Economically, the North is dynamic, contributing significantly to Portugal’s GDP, with industries ranging from textiles and footwear to wine production.

Beyond its cities, the North Region offers breathtaking natural scenery and cultural treasures. The Douro Valley, with its terraced vineyards along the river, is one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions. The Peneda-Gerês National Park showcases mountains, waterfalls, and traditional villages, making it a haven for nature lovers. Coastal areas like the Costa Verde provide pristine beaches, while inland towns preserve medieval architecture and traditions. This blend of urban vibrancy, historical depth, and natural beauty makes Northern Portugal a unique destination that embodies both the country’s past and its modern identity.

Minho

  1. Viana do Castelo
    • Viana do Castelo → Montedor → Afife → Vila Praia de Ancora → Moledo → Caminha → Vilar de Mouros → Arga de Cima → Orbacem → Perre → Viana do Castelo
  2. Arcos de Valdevez
    • Arcos de Valdevez → Giela → Grade → Monte Gião → Soajo → Rouças → São Bento do Cando → Peneda → Lindoso → Ponte da Barca → Arcos de Valdevez
  3. Vieira do Minho
    • Vieira do Minho → Soutelo → Guilhofrei → Rossas → Agra → Vilar Chão → Serradela → Vilar da Veiga → Gerês → Vilarinho das Furnas → São Bento → Rio Caldo → Vieira do Minho
  4. Braga
    • Braga → Briteiros → Caldas das Taipas → Guimarães → Vizela → Santo Tirso → São Miguel de Ceide → Tibães → Braga

Trás-os-Montes

  1. Chaves
    • Chaves → Curalha → Vidago → Boticas → Agrelos → Vilarinho Seco → Alturas do Barroso → Carvalhelhos → Negrões → Vilarinho de Negrões → Sapiãos → Ardãos → Chaves
  2. Bragança
    • Bragança → Gimonde → Babe → Palácios → Caravela → Deilão → Guadramil → Rio de Onor → Sacoias → Baçal → Montesinho → Cova da Lua → Bragança
  3. Mirandela
    • Mirandela → Vale de Lobo → Romeu → Santa Combinha → Macedo de Cavaleiros → Salselas → Chacim → Vila Flor → Frechas → Mirandela
  4. Miranda do Douro
    • Miranda do Douro → Duas Igrejas → Vale de Algoso → Mogadouro → Lamoso → Sendim → Picote → Miranda do Douro

Douro Litoral

  1. Porto
    • Porto → Barragem de Crestuma → Canedo → Caldas de São Jorge → Santa Maria da Feira → Vila Nova de Gaia → Porto

Alto Douro

  1. Vila Real
    • Vila Real → Mateus → Lamas de Olo → Dornelas → Fisgas de Ermelo → Limões → Ribeira de Pena → Santo Aleixo → Arco de Baúlhe → Mondim de Basto → Mount of Our Lady of Grace → Vila Real
  2. Vila Nova de Foz Côa
    • Vila Nova de Foz Côa → Castelo Velho → Freixo de Numão → Prazo → Pocinho → Torre de Moncorvo → Felgueiras → Penedo Durão → Freixo de Espada à Cinta → Congida → Barca d'Alva → Escalhão → Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo → Castelo Rodrigo → Castelo Melhor → Vila Nova de Foz Côa

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Location: Porto, Portugal