Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
The 10 Best Mountains 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. Serra do Ladario
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Corno de Bico
3. Apibericos,professional beekeepers
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Somos uma familia jovem. Oferecemos ao turista uma atividade diferente e personalizada. O apiturismo escapa dos grandes circuitos comerciais, recebemos com marcação a todas as pessoas que tenham curiosidade em conhecer de perto o mundo das abelhas. O nosso espaço esta disponivel de forma gratuita para caravanas e afins. Sejam bem- vindos!
4. Montanha- Parque da Penha
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By jezzc_13 - Hethersett, United Kingdom
Really did not think that the trip up the mountain in the cable car €7.50 return per person, would be soo good. Yes we did pick a sunny day, but we enjoyed a 2 hour trek up through the park enjoying all the nooks and crannies between the boulders. The shrines were a delight along with the viewpoints which were fantastic of the city and the surrounding countryside. Totally worth it and a real highlight winding in and out of the giant boulders.
5. Serra Penha
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4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By RicardoBowie - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Serra Penha is a very pretty hilltop park that dominates Guimaraes and offers stunning views of the town and surrounding areas. The park is terraced and is covered in large granite monoliths. The 5 euro return trip is worth the money. Even if you only have a spare 2 hours you can make this trip.
6. Serra do Marao
7. Mount Nossa Senhora da Assuncao
8. Miradouro do Fradinho
9. Pitoes das Junias Cascata
10. Monte Crasto
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Monte Crasto, located in S. Cosme, constitutes a natural fortress, fully deserving the Latin name of crasto (castle). It's an elevated place, with 194 meters of altitude and defended naturally by enormous boulders on which the chapel of Santo Isidoro rests. The name crasto is derived by metathesis from the Latin castrum. For the Romans, it meant castle or square, but later that name became widespread and also took on the meaning of a showy place, suitable for camps or fortifications. In Monte's terreiro there are lateral cruises dated 1757 and a central one dating from 1759.
