Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
The 10 Best Castles in Northern Portugal, Portugal
Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal
1. Castelo de Braganca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,027 reviews
Reviewed By PByrd990
Arriving from Spain and stoping in Braganca is a definite surprise. The castle is amazingly beautiful. The small houses surrounding the main tower, the people, the food you can find....it`s just a nice way to begin your trip.
2. Paco dos Duques de Braganca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,845 reviews
Reviewed By iolandaa21 - Lisbon, Portugal
Built in the first quarter of the 15th century its inner space is divided in several rooms, whose artifacts are just stunning - such as those in the Banquet Hall or the Hall of the lost steps, to mention just a few. The roof designed as the interior wooden keel of a boat is worth being admired. I was fortunate enough to have equally watched a temporary exhibit on Medieval torture instruments in one of the upper floor rooms.
3. Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By 64beckim - Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal
Came here for a few hours with my boyfriend and our friend, the castle is located in a lovely town at the top of the hill offering great views of it below. The grounds are beautifully kept and the castle itself is in great condition, plus your able to walk inside and up to the top. This is my second time here and I'd definitely come again. The church next to the castle is also beautiful and worth a visit.
4. Torre da Roqueta
5. Castelo de Castro Laboreiro
6. Paco dos Condes de Barcelos
7. Castelo de Lanhoso
8. Castle of Arnoia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
A Romanesque Castle overlooking the ancient land of Basto. It stands out from the landscape as a rocky fortress, with highlight to its keep, the square turret and the cistern. Below, the old town of Basto (currently known as village of Castelo) - with its pillory, audience house and apothecary (pharmacy) - reminds us of the period when this was a busy place due to the road that connected the Sousa to the Tâmega. This castle is part of the Route of the Romanesque.
9. Castelo de Ansiaes
10. Castelo de Penedono
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By margob290 - Austin, United States
We saw the castle from the road and popped in. What a find! The castle ruins are well preserved and the village charming with many good options and a few cute bars.
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