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Enter your first and last name. Start date. Comfort: May include 3 star tourist class, 3 star superior, and 4 star tourist class hotels Boutique: Independent, more intimate smaller 4 star hotels characteristic of the area being visited. May include 5 star. Superior: Includes First class 4 star Hotels. Viana do Castelo lies in a region of outstanding natural beauty. The city sits at the mouth of the slow-flowing Lima River, and is surrounded by rugged hills characteristic of the Minho region, while the coastline comprises of gorgeous sandy beaches.
Viana do Castelo is barely known by foreign visitors, but the city and surrounding region has so much to offer, that it deserves to be discovered by you. This article will show you why you must visit Viana do Castelo and help you get the most from the region.
The Praia do Cabedelo — Sweeping sandy bay south of Viana do Castelo, with pristine natural scenery and near-perfect surfing waves. Viana do Castelo is a great destination for a day trip from Porto but is rarely considered.
There are sufficient sights to easily fill a day of sightseeing, and the city has a completely different atmosphere to Porto. It is even possible to visit Viana do Castelo as a day trip from Porto using public transport. A typical day trip to Viana do Castelo is divided into three sections; the historic centre, the waterfront and the Monte de Santa Luzia hill.
To explore each of these distinct areas takes five to six hours and makes for an enjoyable day trip. The map below shows a suggested day trip to Viana do Castelo. The green line marks the tour of the city, and the yellow line shows the tour around Monte de Santa Luzia Note: zoom out to see all of the points.
For your day trip, we suggest beginning in the historic centre, which is conveniently close to the train station.
The waterfront is a mix of ultra-modern buildings and parks, that are centred around the Centro Cultural. The final area for the day trip is the Monte de Santa Luzia hill m. Viana do Castelo may not seem an obvious choice for a holiday, but it is a fantastic location if you are seeking a completely undiscovered and unique destination.
Along with the historical sights and activities, Viana do Castelo boasts a wide selection of restaurants, hotels and bars. The city has the facilities, services and nightlife of a large city but without the excessive clamour or hecticness of Lisbon or Porto.
For a holiday, Viana do Castelo provides exceptional value for money, as all restaurants and nightlife are designed for locals and not tourists. Our opinion: If you adored Lisbon, fell in love with Porto, and the Algarve is too touristy for you, then Viana do Castelo should be the next place you visit in Portugal. Viana do Castelo is not a classic beach resort, but there are amazing beaches within walking distance of the historic centre the Praia Norte , and there is a summertime ferry to the beautiful Praia do Cabedelo.
The city is an ideal base from which to explore the Minho region and the Costa Verde coastline, and Viana do Castelo is the primary transport hub of the region. The Viana do Castelo has a decent selection of hotels and rental rooms, and the best are seen in the map below.
If you adjust the dates to your trip, it will display current prices and availability:. One consideration for a trip to Viana do Castelo and the Minho region is the weather. The Costa Verde the Green Coast is named after its lush vegetation, but this is due to the amount of rain that blows in from the Atlantic Ocean and falls over the hills.
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