Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
Things to do in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Ostraveiro
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
In Ostraveiro we make aquaculture of oysters and also guided visits to the production. A perfect place to be with family or friends to taste our delicacies. You can book our navy for private parties. - Guided tours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday by appointment and confirmation of availability. - Events or group up to 30 people: Thursday, Friday and Saturday by appointment and confirmation of availability. - Events or groups from 30 people: day to be agreed upon availability confirmation.
Reviewed By TCchills - Lisbon, Portugal
Over expectation from beginning to end. Cool place, amazing oysters and the ice cream, ohhh the ice cream...The owners (Sandra and Sandro) are superb. Congratulations for the project and may the oysters be with us ????
2. Centro Historico de Guimaraes
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4.5 based on 3,021 reviews
Reviewed By maude52
It’s a beautiful city. The real Portugal. Lots to see. Very walkable. Great restaurants. They light the city at night. It’s like Christmas
3. Estadio do Dragao
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4.5 based on 1,947 reviews
Have you ever thought of taking a seat on the 22nd chair of the Dragao Stadium's Presidential Box? By visiting the Dragao Stadium, you will be able to experience the President's Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa place and enjoy an inside and privileged look over this worldwide referenced work designed by architect Manuel Salgado. You will have the opportunity to see the pitch from the access tunnel's point of view, to feel the scent of the dressing rooms, to take the coach's seat on the press conference room just like you are making the match analysis... On this path you will appreciate an engineering project that delivers all of the requirements that make it environmentally friendly, you can witness on the stands the 29 kilometres of rows that can fill up to 52 thousand spectators and amaze yourself with the artistic legacy of Master Julio Resende and Alberto Carneiro. All of this in one tour only!
Reviewed By Prenton2
A fantastic place to visit tour of ground and museum €15 per person well worth the money as a trip. Tour guide very knowledgeable and after the tour of the stadium finished you are able to go around the museum unguided and at your own pace you can easily spend over 2 hours here the museum is never-ending ! Interesting day out if you like football. There is also a competitively priced cafe .
4. Mata Nacional do Bucaco
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4.5 based on 952 reviews
Reviewed By monteiro1234
We enjoyed a guided tour of the enchanting woods and gardens by a company called Living Place. We highly recommend the guided tour very delightful couple and knowledgeable.
5. Fortaleza de Valenca
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews
Reviewed By KaiamCarecho
it's worth taking the time to get to know this place! nice and historic place, Fortaleza de Valença.
6. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sameiro
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4.5 based on 712 reviews
Reviewed By pierrepaulm_28 - Saint Julian's, Malta
An open space with a church that was visited by the pope. Beautiful place, quiet and the halls used for religious activities are worth seeing. View of Braga from that height is also memorable. Pity that this place is not as much known as the boun Gesu church. Only half an hour away. Not to be missed
7. Capela do Senhor da Pedra
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4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
This little chapel sits on some rocks on the beach. One reason enough to visit it! We reached the place by bike from the Luís I Bridge. It was a nice bicycle ride as there are good bike paths along the beach promenade. The chapel is actually simple but the location made it really unique. It is quite peaceful and hearing the waves while there is really calming. The view from the chapel is also nice. You can go around it and stay on the rocks behind the chapel to enjoy the breeze.
8. Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Anabela00
This was my second time attending this most famous medieval fair. Its magical and we love seeing the performers staying in character all day. Food and drinks can be a little pricey and very traditional, so we tend to pop in at the local store near the entrance of the fair to buy snacks and drinks. The entertainment is fantastic, minstrel's everywhere, dancing groups, strange ancient instruments being played and the much loved drumming groups. You can buy a love potion, candles, dream catchers, clothes, incense and all manner of everything magical from dragons to fairies, jewelry to scrolls bearing your Portuguese surname and origin. Even have your hair braided into a medieval style if you wish. Whether you are there for the food, entertainment and people or wanting to find an exotic magical gift for someone, this is the place. There are so many stalls to go visit, each one different and unique. I will be there again next year.
