In the heart of the green and fertile province of Minho, the district of Braga stretches from the sea inland, with a wooded scenery that ondulates in gentle hills and valleys.
The city of Braga, perhaps Portugal's main religious centre, is known for its barroque churches, splendid 18th-century houses and elaborate gardens and parks. The old city is solemn and antique, but industry and commerce have brought to it a lively style of life, with its universities, modern neighbourhoods, bars and restaurants.
Not far, the city of Guimarães, known as «the birthplace of the nation», is a place to visit, with its proud castle and well-preserved medieval quarter, while Citânia de Briteiros is an impressive archaeological site of the Iron Age.
The city of Barcelos is known for its ceramics and animated weekly market, the largest in the region.
On the coast, Esposende, Ofir and Apúlia are beautiful wild-looking beaches.
The whole district is famous for its popular festivals and processions and for the local gastronomy, with many and varied original recipes.
Where to sleep (Braga) 159 lodging properties (pousadas, hotels, boarding houses, motels, aparthotels, bed & breakfast, self-catering apartments and resorts) Many of the properties listed at Viajar * Clix offer online booking, discounted internet prices, special prices for corporate travelers, military personel and senior tourists, and other promotions.
Pousada de Juventude de Guimarães Guimarães This town is also the birthplace of a new Youth Hostel which is right next to the historic centre of Guimarães, considered World H...
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In the heart of the green and fertile province of Minho, the district of Braga stretches from the sea inland, with a wooded scenery that ondulates in gentle hills and valleys.
