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...The north and central regions of Portugal is where you'll more often find the real Portugal. In the very north the traditional way of life
is still followed by small communities up in the mountain regions. Minho is Portugal's greenest and most traditional province and also
the country's best-kept secret. It is often called 'Green Minho' because of its green forests and cultivated valleys. Small houses are dotted
around the lush landscape, surrounded by fields. Connecting these fields are granite set tracks which often have grape vines growing
overhead. Liberally scattered around are the great houses of the past, of which nearly all have been beautifully restored. Spectacular
rivers come into this region from Spain. The river valleys of this area of Portugal used to be the favourite place for the wealthy to build
their manor houses. The Minho is undoubtedly a source of water, where green fields and mountains are in evidence. Besides boasting
the great monuments associated with cities, Braga also has deep religious roots and we feel small in comparison to so much beauty.
Another great city is Guimarães, World Heritage and birthplace of the first King of Portugal...
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