What to do and see in Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal: The Best Things to do

November 28, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Viana do Castelo District, Portugal including Ponte Romana, O Navio Gil Eannes, Torre do Relogio de Caminha, Fortaleza de Valenca, Santuario de Santa Luzia, Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda, Parque de Lazer de Castelinho, Passadicos do Sistelo, Palacio da Brejoeira, Castelo de Lindoso.
Restaurants in Viana do Castelo District

1. Ponte Romana

Rua Doutor Araujo Lima, Ponte de Lima 4990-022 Portugal http://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/FD8C91D2-0347-4A8B-8C50-024BCFEC663B
Excellent
63%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,013 reviews

Ponte Romana

Reviewed By miguels618 - Almada, Portugal

Outstanding example of medieval bridge with Roman beginnings. It's made to connect both sides of the river by walking and doing that is a joy with impressive views all around.

2. O Navio Gil Eannes

Doca Comercial, Viana do Castelo 4900 - 321 Portugal +351 258 809 710 http://www.fundacaogileannes.pt/engine.php?cat=54
Excellent
60%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 818 reviews

O Navio Gil Eannes

Reviewed By Anfrist - Bucharest, Romania

This ship offers a very complete dive into the life of a sailor in modern days, showing living quarters, command rooms, engine rooms, decks, kitchen, social areas and medical ones. Very nice views as well.

3. Torre do Relogio de Caminha

Rua da Torre do Relogio, Caminha Portugal
Excellent
41%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Torre do Relogio de Caminha

Reviewed By extreme_travelingIG - Estonia, null

Nice place. Caminha main Square. Lot o fplaces around take youre time and relax. Nice place to took some photos.

4. Fortaleza de Valenca

Rua Mouzinho de Albuquerque 79, Valenca 4930-733 Portugal https://www.visitvalenca.com/visitar
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews

Fortaleza de Valenca

Reviewed By KaiamCarecho

it's worth taking the time to get to know this place! nice and historic place, Fortaleza de Valença.

5. Santuario de Santa Luzia

Estrada de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo 4900-408 Portugal +351 258 823 173 http://www.templosantaluzia.org
Excellent
65%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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4.5 based on 2,338 reviews

Santuario de Santa Luzia

Reviewed By Soggy63 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A few years ago my wife and I walked through Viana do Castelo, whilst walking the Camino Portuguese and I saw Santuario de Santa Luzia on the hill but didn’t have time to visit. Last week we were back in Viana do Castelo and decided to visit and were not disappointed. Due to it being such a hot day we decided to make the journey up and down via the funicular railway, which itself is impressive. Santuario de Santa Luzia is a fantastic dome roofed church with beautiful paintings on the ceiling. The building is both impressive inside and out. From the steps the views over Viana do Castelo and the Atlantic Ocean as amazingly. Santuario de Santa Luzia is definitely worth a visit.

6. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda

Lugar de Peneda - Freguesia de Gavieira, Arcos de Valdevez 4970-150 Portugal +351 258 522 311 http://www.arcostour.net/peneda
Excellent
52%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda

Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal

The sanctuary of “Nossa Senhora da Peneda” is dedicated to The Virgin Maria, Mother of Jesus. You can find this location when driving from Lindoso to Gaviera on the national road. You have two possibilities to visit the sanctuary, when you see it from the road, you have a small road on your left, who leads you to a Hugh parking possibility, first option. The second option is that you are continue on the main road until you arrive on a “T” junction, here you turn left and are arriving at the sanctuary, here you have allot less of place to park the car. The inconvenience of the first option is that you will have to walk along the Hugh staircase with some interruptions and about 160 stairs before arriving at the feet of the sanctuary. For the people who had enough of the walk, they can take the elevator at the right side of the staircase at the foot of the sanctuary. Enter in the elevator and put a piece of 50€ cent and push on the 3th level, so you will arrive on top and in front of the sanctuary, who is really need to see. It has being built at the end of the 18th and the 3th part into the 19th century. The Sanctuary is also integrated into the “Parque Nacional de Peneda e Gerês” and is about 150 km. From the city of Porto and on about 51km of the village of Arcos de Valdevez.

7. Parque de Lazer de Castelinho

Avenida de Tomino, Vila Nova de Cerveira 4920-266 Portugal http://www.cm-vncerveira.pt/pages/181
Excellent
64%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Parque de Lazer de Castelinho

8. Passadicos do Sistelo

Sistelo, Arcos de Valdevez Portugal +351 925 849 342 http://www.arcostour.net/ecovia-do-vez
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Passadicos do Sistelo

Reviewed By joelmlopes - Cascais, Portugal

Amazing side walking the river, with great places to dive and have a picnic. Also many different natural pools

9. Palacio da Brejoeira

Estrada Nacional Moncao - Arcos de Valdevez, Moncao 4950-660 Portugal +351 251 666 129 http://www.palaciodabrejoeira.pt/#
Excellent
42%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 315 reviews

Palacio da Brejoeira

10. Castelo de Lindoso

Parque Nacional Da Peneda Geres - Lindoso, Ponte da Barca 4980-020 Portugal +351 258 578 141 http://www.geira.pt/NMCasteloLindoso
Excellent
31%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 193 reviews

Castelo de Lindoso

Reviewed By m_rioc2015 - Sao Martinho do Porto, Portugal

It is a old castle mainly used as a military station worth to visit and check also the ancient silos outside (espigueiros).

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