Day tours in Oporto & surroundings
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Minho - full day
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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 with its churches and pilgrimage places
like Bom Jesus. Take a walk around the Historic Centre. Another great city is Guimarães, World Heritage and
birthplace of the first King of Portugal. After the visit to this important city, return to Porto.
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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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