Minho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minho
Where to stay in Minho
Old Town Braga
Old Town Braga is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Santa Barbara Garden and Praça da República.
Old Town Guimarães
Unique features of Old Town Guimarães include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Largo da Oliveira or Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira while you're exploring the area.
Rubiães
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Praia Fluvial do Taboão - Festival Paredes De Coura while you're exploring Rubiães and the larger area.
Cervães
When in Cervães, you can plan a visit to Tibaes Monastery and Kartódromo de Braga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Petimão
While there might not be top attractions in Petimão, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chapel of Our Lady Fatima and Monastery of Saint Miguel of Refojos Garden.
Pedras Frias
Check out nearby sights like Torre do Relogio de Caminha while you're spending some time in Pedras Frias and the surrounding area.
Vila Gale Collection Braga Hotel
Very interesting property, although finding our way took practice. Great breakfast. Excellent location. Parking and check in were difficult.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga
Lovely hotel. Fabulous housekeeping staff. Pedro at the front desk was exceptional. Would have been 5star but breakfast could have been better. While a delightful friendly young woman in the dining area she missed very simple things ie: burners either missing or not lit (cold eggs, sausage, peppers,) ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Braga by IHG
Staff were lovely and professional
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Braga Heritage Lofts
Always clean, well appointed, and ready for us.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Signature Apartments Os Terceiros
Rooms4you 3 in historic center of Braga
Popular places to visit
Bom Jesus do Monte
Travel to the hills above Braga to tour an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, an 18th-century baroque church surrounded by gardens, grottoes and sculptures.
Esposende Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Esposende Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Esposende, Marinhas e Gandra.
Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.
Sameiro Sanctuary
You can find out about the history of Espinho with a stop at Sameiro Sanctuary. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.
Minho University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Minho University during your trip to Braga. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Activities
Visit to the Adegas Valmiñor winery and tasting
Rías Baixas Albariño Experience: Winery Visit & Cheese
