Slow Minho: Ponte de Lima, Guimarães, Braga and Vinho Verde
An unhurried journey through Portugal's green north, its oldest towns and vinho verde country.
Green Portugal
The Minho, in Portugal's far north, is lush, hilly and dotted with granite villages and vineyards producing vinho verde. It feels very different from the south.
Guimarães, often called the birthplace of Portugal, has a beautiful historic centre. Braga is known for its churches and the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary.
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Ponte de Lima and the countryside
Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal's oldest towns, sits beside a long medieval bridge over the Lima River. The surrounding countryside is ideal for slow travel, with manor houses and quiet roads.
The Peneda-Gerês National Park lies nearby for gentle walks.
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Two to four nights in the Minho pair well with Porto. Your Portugal Ambassador drives you in a private Mercedes-Benz and helps with tastings and visits.
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