Minho

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Minho is a region of Northern Portugal. On the northernmost Atlantic tip of the country, Minho borders the Spanish region of Galiza, sharing with it many affinities in geography, tradition, people and language. The are however two Minhos, the Alto Minho and the Baixo Minho, being the first one caracterized by the folk dance and vivid green.

[edit] Regions

Minho-Lima; Cavado; Ave

[edit] Cities

The most known cities and towns, full of cultural or religious landmarks, are (north to south):

  • Viana do Castelo (city on the estuary of Lima river).
  • Braga - is the main city and the country's religion capital city,one of the most important cities in Portugal,sprawling along the Cávado valley.
  • Guimarães - the founding place of the nation (an histori city)

[edit] Other destinations

[edit] Understand

Altough some 20% of the Portuguese territory is under some type of ecological protection reserve, Minho features the country's only National Park - Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês - covering some 72.000 ha.

[edit] Talk

Portuguese, Galician, English.

[edit] Get in

The major cities are reachable by train or bus and also served by modern highways. From there it is possible to explore the smaller towns using the local transportation system (bus) or by renting a car.

[edit] Get around

Train (linha do Minho: Porto-Valenca); Ramal de Braga.

[edit][add listing] See

The annual Fair at Viana do Castelo, in the third week of August - Nossa Senhora da Agonia - renowed for the impressive display of folk art and traditional clothes.

[edit] Itineraries

Braga/Guimaraes Braga/Barcelos/Esposende/Viana do Castelo/Caminha Braga/Terras de Bouro/Parque nacional da Peneda-Gerez.

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Braga:cathedral(Se).Sanctuaries of Bom Jesus & Sameiro.

[edit][add listing] Eat

Renowned for its uniqueness, Green Wine(vinho verde) is only produced in the Minho region, supporting fully the regions gastronomical treasures, some of the most representative of the country.

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Vinho verde.

[edit] Stay safe

Because Minho it's not a mass touristic destination such as Algarve or Porto, the chances of you being robbed are few. But of course, one should always pay attention.

[edit] Get out

Porto, Amarante, V.Real, Douro, Lamego, Chaves.

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