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Guide to Minho Villa Holidays

At a Glance

The Minho and Douro valleys on the north-west tip of Portugal are also known as the Costa Verde and are the oldest region of this proud and traditional country. Set in a landscape of rolling green hills and valleys striped with old vineyards, this is an area steeped in history. Ancient churches, monasteries and magnificent cathedrals all demonstrate a long spiritual heritage. Interesting Roman and medieval architecture remains largely untouched by modern tourism in many of the ancient towns. Beautiful unspoilt beaches are scattered along the coastline, and retain their natural beauty. Porto is the north’s most important city and gave its name to the Portugal’s famous fortified wine.

Six reasons to visit Northern Portugal

Picturesque landscapes

Long historical heritage

Pleasant climate

Sweeping vineyards

Prehistoric caves

Local hospitality

Out & About

Go… exploring

The beautiful countryside of Northern Portugal is perfect for exploring on foot, by car or by bike. Mountain biking is a very popular pastime – you can hire bikes to explore the cycling routes along the Minho valley where some of the most interesting villages are often inaccessible by car.
Some 20km inland from the coast is the ancient town of Barcelos which is arguably one of the prettiest resorts in Portugal. The walled centre is a maze of medieval streets overlooking the river Càvado, with a striking Baroque church on the main square.
Guimarães is known as Portugal’s birthplace, with medieval castle and walls, houses a magnificently well-preserved historic centre.
Take a cruise along the Douro River from Porto and discover the valleys lined with terraced vineyards that produce the famous port wine, made nowhere else in the world. In the Vila Nova da Gaia district across the river from the city, reached via the spectacular two-tiered Dom Luis bridge, you can take a tour of one of the port-producing lodges and sample Portugal’s legendary port wine.

Go… to the beaches

The coastal region from Porto up to the Spanish border is known as the ‘Costa Verde’ or Green Coast. This includes the regions of the Douro Litoral and the Minho.
The northern Portugal Coast from Povoa Varzim to Caminha is pretty much one long beach, the coastline around Porto being home to several vibrant resorts. The resorts become more traditional the further north you go, with many of the smaller seaside towns retaining their ancient seafaring traditions. Much of this coast is protected from development and interesting methods of agriculture have evolved including cultivation between the sand dunes.
Espinho is 18km south of Porto and is a lively resort with plenty for everyone including golf, surfing and even a casino.
Esponsende, further up the coast where the River Cavado meets the Atlantic, is a low-key family resort in typical Portuguese style, set back a couple of kilometres from the sea. It has numerous small shops and a good choice of restaurants, as well as an excellent leisure complex on the riverside. The sandy beach is just a short walk along the river to the lighthouse, and stretches in a beautiful arched curve for about 9km.
Viano do Castelo is famous for its lively festivals and has an excellent Blue Flag beach.
Caminha, at the northernmost point of Portugal by the Spanish border, is a quiet market town with several beaches for surfing and sunbathing as well as the beautiful protected dunes of the Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

Go…shopping

This region of Portugal is famous for a range of handicrafts including ceramics and pottery, embroidered linens, tapestries, jewellery, leather, copper and wicker goods.
Porto has a huge range of shopping on offer from small traditional shops and stalls selling souvenirs and local handicrafts to modern malls brimming with the latest fashions and luxury goods.
Visit the seaside town of Viana do Castelo which is famous for its handicrafts, festivals and colourful regional costumes.
The Thursday market at Barcelos is one of the largest in Europe with an astonishing range of goods on sale from fresh produce to pottery and earthernware. Today, Barcelos is best known for its pottery, most notably the brightly-painted clay cockerel, whose crowing saved a man from the gallows according to the local legend.
Take a trip of Ponte de Lima where you will find a delightful old town with narrow streets and shops displaying their smoked hams and sausages. There is plenty of good eating to be had, too, in the restaurants around the main square and along the river bank. If golf is your passion, there is a fine course set on a hillside just outside town, while the surrounding countryside is superb for walkers.

Take time to go…

Porto has many historic attractions including the Castelo do Queijo, a 17 th-Century fort and some fine museums. There are two good beaches here and plenty of parks and gardens. The Jardim do Palacio de Cristal has a sports centre and a summer funfair.
There are also several fine churches and religious buildings and an array of fine museums displaying art, literature and the history of Portugal.
For nightowls, the city has plenty of good restaurants and varied nightlife ranging from karaoke to live music and dance clubs. For some family fun there is the Porto Planetarium and a children’s amusement park.
Step back in time and marvel at the ancient cave paintings at Vila Nova de Foz Côa.
Take a walking tour around the medieval walled town of Barcelos which has a dungeon, a small ceramics museum and some beautiful ancient churches.
Visit Porto’s city centre to see its art treasures, medieval cathedrals and museums.
Explore the maze of cobbled alleyways in the charming town of Ponte de Lima and admire its magnificent arched Roman bridge.
Take a boat trip down the Cavado River and spend a day relaxing whilst your boat chugs gently through stunning scenery, or cruise down the Douro to take in the sights of this famous wine-producing region.
For something different, journey through some of the country's most beautiful scenery on a train along a narrow gauge railway.

Useful Info

Getting there

You can now fly direct to Porto from most UK airports or alternatively you can fly into Lisbon.
Search our flight database for the easiest way to book, or call us to arrange all your travel needs.
Many people hire a car for their villa holiday and leading car rental companies have branches at the airport. We recommend you book a car in advance, and we can easily do this for you online.
If you would prefer not to hire a car, we can arrange transfers for you to your villa, or metered taxis are readily available at the airport.

Language

Portuguese is the national language of Portugal. Many locals have excellent English.

Currency

The Portuguese currency is the Euro

Time Difference

Portugal is on GMT so there is no need to change your watch!

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