city

Guimarães

Called the cradle of Portugal, with a medieval castle, ducal palace and UNESCO-listed old town.

Where the story of the nation begins, in compact cobbled squares.

Curated experiences

Culture & HistoryNature & Outdoors

01 · Culture & History
Castle and Palace of the Dukes
The castle linked to Afonso Henriques and the 15th-century ducal palace.
2 hoursInclude in my journey
02 · Nature & Outdoors
Penha by cable car
Ride up to Penha mountain for views over the Minho.
1–2 hoursInclude in my journey

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Portugal's second city rises in granite tiers above the Douro, its historic centre listed by UNESCO.

One of the oldest Christian cities in Europe, famed for its churches and the hilltop sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte.

Portugal's only national park: granite mountains, waterfalls, oak forest and stone villages near the Spanish border.

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