Beautiful cathedral and give very calm feeling. We got ice cream in a cafe near it and we were just sitting and chilling outside on the bench. Really peaceful place. Architecture is beautiful and I loved two angels statues before the entrance.

Lovely setting up above Bom Jesus, worth the visit. Mass is said on Wednesday at 11.00am in English if interested. There is a huge conference (?) center beneath the church where I guess they hold major religious events that are too big for the church.

Located at the top of a hill 350 meters above Braga. Is special due to its stunning panoramic views of Braga, it’s significance as major Marian pilgrimage site, and its impressive, large-scale Neoclassical architecture. It is a serene place for reflection, a significant religious monument that hosted Pope John Paul II, and it's conveniently located near the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary

We saw this on the way to Bom Jesus Do Monte and speed to have a look. We didn't go into the basilica, but admired it from the outside. The complex that the sanctuary is on is vast and beautiful. The steps leading up to the church and the columns are majestic

Higher up than Bom Jesus so worth visiting at the same time. Plenty of parking. A wide flight of straight steps lead up to the church and I have been there when there is a large canopy/alter between the two pillars at the top of the steps where presumably priests address large outdoor congregations on the steps below on special religious occasions. At certain times you can gain access to the dome walkway for a reasonable charge.

This is one of Portugal’s most important Marian pilgrimage sites, located atop Monte Sameiro. It began in 1863 when Father Martinho António Pereira da Silva of the Archdiocese of Braga erected a small monument to commemorate the 1854 proclamation of the Immaculate Conception. Construction of the main church began in 1863, with a new expansion in 1890, and the sanctuary was eventually completed in the 20th century in Neoclassical style. Major pilgrimages are held annually on the first Sunday of June and the third Sunday of August.

Beautiful place great for photos. Lovely view and great if you are religious since you can go in the church aswell

The first King of Portugal, his statue stand in front of the castle, he hold the sword and shield. We take a walk around, see the beautiful plants and trees.

This monument honors Dom Afonso Henriques, the first king and founder of the Kingdom of Portugal. It’s a meaningful and historic site, well worth a visit for anyone interested in Portuguese history. As a side note, there’s also a commemorative plaque placed here by a former Brazilian president — a touch that highlights the shared heritage between Portugal and Brazil.

Easy to find and easy acess

The statue of the first king of Portugal just outside the castle is a magnificent and well maintained. The place is very clean and the location is surrounded with green fields.

Great monument to the founder and first king of Portugal

I was the great sculptor Soares dos Reis that made this sculpture. It was inaugurated in 1887.

It was amazing about the past and how things were

New Gate Tower Type: medieval tower, mini museum Time spent: 10-15 min Price: free Entrance for disabled: available Parking: small Bike parking: not available (!) Important: in case of some weather conditions like rain, the top view point may be closed It's a remain of an old medieval wall, located in the city centre, called Torre da Porta Nova. After the earthquake in 1755, which destroyed Palácio dos Duques de Bragança, the walls were demolished and its stones were used for the urban infrastructure.

Free access, fun gallery full of (non traditional) rooster. And a wonderful view of the city from the roof of the tower.

It is worth climbing to the top of this tower to see the view of Barcelos. On the way up you can see various representations of the Galo de Barcelos. It is free to enter.

Completely free, awesome views inside and outside

Great building with a lot of history and inside three floors of exhibitions ( roosters)

Climb the stairs to the rooftop for a beautiful view overlooking charming Barcelos, after visiting the largest outdoor Market in Portugal on Thursdays. It's right across the street

Nice gallery/ store with the opportunity to walk some stairs in the tower to see the view of the city. Free entry 😊

There are a lot of galos in the town but this is the original one. The market on thursdays that takes place nearby is something to visit for sure.

Totally recommended to visit the arqueological museum to know the heritage and history of Barcelos & Barcelinhos. Mr Domingo will be there to explain everything.

A great place with fantastic history! Barcelos and its famous Galo epitomizes the essence of the region! Tied in with the biggest open air market in Portugal every Thursday, and their century old restaurants and cafes, Barcelos is definitely worth visiting!

Check out the church! Famous historical place in portugal Barcelos. The market day is memorable experience. You can buy anything here! Great little town to walk around.

The city of the Rooster. You have to read about the legend of the Barcelos Rooster. Definitely one of the treasures in northern Portugal and if you like traditional food and well made Barcelos is worthy of a visit!

Small nice city

What a view

A beautiful park that combines games, swimming pools, and some cafes. It is very suitable for families and children. You can spend a whole day without getting bored.

Magikland seems to be a go-to spot for families, mainly because there aren't many other amusement parks in Portugal, which might explain its popularity. However, while the park offers some rides and pools (which kids enjoy), many of the attractions feel outdated and not very safe, and the lines for rides can be long, especially on busy days. The entrance prices are high, particularly for a family of five, which makes it less budget-friendly. Many areas also need renovation, which affects the overall experience. Kids tend to enjoy the pools more than the rides, so if your focus is water fun, a local outdoor pool might be a better option. It’s an okay place but has room for improvement.

Amazing place to spend a day with kids - and great for adults as well. Portugal really needs this kind of places with the such good weather we have and being the people that works the most - we really need where to chill and enjoy a kids like day.

After years visiting the park with my kids, this year has been very disappointing. They closed the self-service restaurant (which never was great) and it wasn't notified. Because of that, we had to wait for more than two hours just to eat two half-frozen pizzas and three quite bad hot dog. All the other food wasn't available. Small kids were super hungry and parents quite stressed. They also had mechanical problems in several activities leading to long queues and a bit of mistrust in the safety measures. All of this happened in September, I can't imagine how would be in July/August. In summary, bring your own food and all your patience when visiting this place

Nice for children up to 12 years, do bring your swimming suite... :)

Kids loved it, amazing family place

Was a pleasant experience, but the familiy discount that is presented on the entrance, apparently, requires a father even if you don't have one... It can't just be a single mother.

It is another casino near Porto after Espinho. The location is also close to the ocean.

Fine please beach front view

I’ve only seen slot machines and blackjack in the casino a long with the roulette. Personally, I’m not a big fan of this games since I was expecting poker. For that and for the reason that there wasn’t an interesting show the night we went there, I gave it two stars.

Nice casino, a bit old-fashioned, mostly local customers, informal atmosphere, and overall it's not Las Vegas. You can definitely spend a fun couple of hours here, even if you have ten euros in your pocket.

sunset just unbelievable

It is one of the best casino in Portugal and the place is situated on the beach of Povoa Da Varzim.Moreover,the facade is too iconic and Lucrative.

Many people come here to see. In many countries of Europe visitors come to see....

Cable car rides with views. Looking interesting and scary at the same time. Be aware of height fear😅 can buy ticket online too -one way 3.5€ and round trip €5 per person

A fantastic way to see Porto from above! The Gaia Cable Car offers stunning views over the Douro River, the Luís I Bridge, and Porto’s colourful old town. The ride is smooth, comfortable, and very peaceful.

Nice views. It costs 7 eur one way and 10 eur round-trip. Porto City card gives a 10% discount, which makes the round trip really worth-it :) The ride is short, but the views from all the sides are worth seeing

Comfortable ride, great views of the river and city. Easy to rnter. You can buy tickets online or at the tetminal. One way €7, return €10.

Great fast cable car. Amazing views. Reasonably priced, no wait time. Definitely recommend

Awesome experience to see the Porto City from Top. Always buy round trip tickets for cheaper option. There is a little market at the bottom where you can buy handcrafted goods by locals.

It’s cool but I think for 7 euros per person, it’s a little overpriced. I think things like these should be priced to keep maintenance up but then be a gift to the people of the city from getting from place to place in a beautiful and inspiring way

Really enjoyed our tour around here, very informative and friendly guide who made everything really interesting, was great to walk between the maturing port and see (and smell!) the history. Tasting itself was pretty good too - we went for the exclusive, so three types, all with generous measures! Well stocked shop at reasonable prices too

For context, the reason we chose this place was mainly due to the fact that of our 6 days in Portugal we only had 2 in Porto, and only 1.5 really in Porto considering that half a day was dedicated to Guimaraes.... Given these time constraints we found this place attractive as it was the only place in our research that gave you a winery tour along with a fado show at the end and both of those had good reviews. So we thought, well, why not, let's kill two birds with one stone and it turned out to be a brilliant decision! We booked them online and the overall winery tour >> wine tasting + fado experience takes about 1.5 hours. They begin with the tour (multiple languages available, we chose english) around 6.30 PM where our guide explained to us what distinguishes Port wine from other wines (both within Iberia and elsewhere) and why the soil and climate of the Douro valley make it ideal for Port wine cultivation. She also explained many minutiae about Portugese wine growing culture around Port wine and how it's more family business run and smaller scale than the industrial grade spanish wine growing culture. She threw around tidbits of cork also but honestly the best thing she told me was that there existed the notion of "Port and tonic" which is like "gin and tonic" but with Port wine instead and I can't believe I didn't know that from earlier research because boy it was delicious and "Port & tonic" IMO is the ONLY way to have Port wine... I dare you to change my mind....!! Anyway they took us through their winery, they showed all the barrels of different sizes and explain the significance of them... It's quite an exhaustive tour at the end of which your fado show is combined with the wine tasting experience... So for the wine tasting, they have us each a glass of the fine white and a 10 year aged tawny port red. You know how they say the best compliment that food can get is that the person eating just shuts up and eats it all up, I believe the finest compliment a wine tasting can get is if the taster ends up buying the wines they tasted and you can see now that those 2 bottles accompanied me in an 11 hour indirect flight to India, and now sit in my collection :) The Fado show was brilliant too, definitely the piece de resistance of the tour when paired with the wine tasting..... The performers were very talented and energetic and the atmosphere felt cosy enough for one to connect with the performers while admittedly not being a very small venue.... So if you want a fado where there is a very limited audience maybe this isn't the place for you.... We really enjoyed this experience though On the whole from the vibe of the place, to the staff, to the collection and killing 2 birds with one stone, I've no regrets and do recommend this place to folks who may want a similarly clubbed experience

Wonderful Tour With Great Insights We thoroughly enjoyed our visit — our guide was knowledgeable, welcoming, and made every stage of the tour genuinely engaging. Walking through the ageing port cellars was a real highlight, complete with the sights (and smells!) of history in the making. We opted for the exclusive tasting, which offered three varieties of port served in generous measures and felt well worth the upgrade. The on-site shop was also nicely stocked with reasonably priced options. All in all, a great experience that I’d definitely recommend!

Good winery experience. The guide was very informative and helpful. The wine tasting had one white port & red port, each with good notes and flavor, and came with crackers. The front row seat was amazing :) I had a nice view of the fado performance, and enjoyed it very much.

An amazing & well designed mix of technology combined with traditional wine processes all setup within cool caves. An interesting & engaging environment, combined with a professional, easy to understand & great visual presentation of all you want & need to know. With enjoyable tasting offerings culminating in a great tasting experience. Love your work!

Nice self guided introduction of winery before we met up with the actual tour guide who Gave an excellent history of port and the cellars. Completing the tour with our selected package of 2 Port wines tasting without food or guide, sitting at pic nic style tables/ benches. It was an overall short and sweet experience at Calem.

During our three-day stay in Porto, we visited the Calem wine cellars, which included a tour of the facilities, a porto wine tasting, and a Fado show. It was an incredible experience that we truly enjoyed. We highly recommend it!

We did the tour! The tour guide was dressed up as the wine label logo, which was fun! Able to sample three varieties at the end of the tour - not our favorite but still enjoyed the experience.

Very nice tour, well worth your time and money. The tasting was great and offered us some new varieties that we had not tried before.

Visited Sandeman’s Port Cellar in Gaia recently—and wow, what a treat! The cellar sits right on the riverfront, so it’s easy to find and sets a lovely scene. We opted for the three port tastings. Our guide walked us through where all the barrels, casks and vintage bottles as stored along with the story of the timeless “Don,” and Sandeman’s 200-year legacy. The group was small, which made it feel relaxed and personal. Highly recommended—just be sure to book ahead! Whether you go for the quick visit or the aged-tawny indulgence, it's a classy experience with a side of story and scenery.

This is an amazing tour of one of the premium brands of ports. Though it was originally an English business it is now owned by the same company that makes Mateus rosé. Our guide through the seller was very knowledgeable and personable. Her ability to explain the process of making port and other fortified wines was wonderful. The tour itself takes you through the aging barrels and into a screening room where a video is played of the process. The tour ended in the sales roomwhere a tasting of the white port and a Tory port was provided. There was been an opportunity to purchase some of these fantastic ports. A wonderful tour of a great port maker in the city that made port famous.

The port tour and tasting here was excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions in detail. The tasting consisted of five ports in a private room at the end of the tour which was a very nice touch. We’d highly recommend you try Sandeman’s for your port cellar and tasting tour!

What a location! Just walked by this time, but I heard this winery has quite the history. I think they also offer tasting tours. Will try next time!

The Sandeman 1790 tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Porto. It’s great value for money. The tour itself was really interesting and just the right length. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and the small group size made the whole experience feel more personal. The best part was the tasting at the end in the private 1790 room. It’s a beautiful space and gives the whole experience an extra touch that you wouldn’t get in the regular tasting room. Highly recommend choosing this version of the tour.

This place is amazing, absolutely spectacular. There is a small restaurant next to the car park. You can find everything you need there. Excellent food and very helpful staff. The trail is steep, long and challenging. Especially if you're doing it in 30°C. Tho well worth it. The bridge has to be booked separately. Otherwise, the trail up to the bridge is free if you want to carry on, it costs 4euros per person. Well worth it tho.

Unique experience, but an absolute must do in the region of Arouca. Totally worth to spend some time in nature. Well signed trail, parking and information on how to buy tickets. The wooden path was 2€ per person, crossing the bridge an extra 12€, but totally worth it.

This trail was beautiful but absolutely terrifying, if you do not like heights, I do not recommend. The pathway is mostly stairs, hanging off the cliff, high above the river. Not an easy stroll along the river.

A must visit place! Get yourself comfy shoes, a bottle of/for water (they have tap water on the top), a swimsuit to swim in the river after the hike, something for picknik and enjoy stunning Portuguese nature. Loved this place soo much!

Nice view from any part of the trail. Bridge is very impressive 1 km uphill from the Trailhead. Easy way to start from opposite side, but no parking on that side. You can go 4 km and back 4 km. Or take taxi back to the Trailhead. Or pickup with second car if you have.

Really nice plan. Better go before 8 or 9 am. You gave to buy you entrance 2€ on line before . Bring comfortable shoes, tennis shoes are enough. Amazing views. Very well maintained wooden paths. Bring bath suit. You can take a taxi or a 4x4 jeep for the same price 20€ to go back to the starting point, so you don’t have to go back 9 km again .

It’s a really nice trail. If you book the suspension bridge you have to be at the bridge at that time because it’s a guided tour. We thought it was a time slot so we couldn’t go on there anymore. There are some nice spots to go for a swim in the river. You might want to bring water shoes because there are some sharp stones. There is a restroom about halfway. You should go there in the morning when there is still some shade (we got there at around 8:30 am).

This was a fantastic port cellar to visit! The tour itself is very informative and has a lot of historical artifacts, videos, and of course the barrels of port in the giant warehouse. The tour is all self guided at your pace, and gives a complete history of the company and also the port making process. The best part is of course the tasting at the end in Taylor’s beautiful garden. The ports we tried were all top notch (especially the 10 year) and the server was very knowledgeable about the styles. Most definitely worth a special visit if you’re in Porto.

1) I liked the port wine. 2) If you visit, I think the tour including a tasting is a better deal than just the tasting, with tasting sets starting at 22 EUR. 3) Be aware that while the garden is nice, you won’t have much of a view of Porto. 4) Stay away from the bread basket — at 8 EUR for six tiny pieces of mediocre bread, I thought this was a real rip-off that left a bitter taste on the whole experience

We enjoyed visiting this wine cellar and recommend this place to other visitors. The tour is informative and shares context on the wine making process and some history of the founders of this cellar. You get the chance to pass by some real big barrels which was cool. The highlight of the tour was the tasting. You taste the wines in the rooftop garden and if you go to the balcony, you will have a nice view of porto. There is a shop that you can purchase wines. The price was fair for the experience (~€25).

We had such a great tour of the port, followed by a tasting that was absolutely delicious. Marri (forgive me if I’m spelling her name wrong!) was our waitress she was so sweet, spoke perfect English, and really took the time to help us pair our port with food. The pairings were spot-on and made the experience even better. The grounds are stunning, covered in grapevines everywhere you really feel like you’re in the heart of a winery. They also have a charming little shop where you can purchase their port and even their own house olive oil. Another bonus they’re open on Mondays, when many of the other ports in the area are closed. We actually stumbled upon this place, and I’m so glad we did!

If you love port, or think you might, and can splurge a bit for the tawny master class, I highly recommend doing so. While I did it, my wife did the audioguide tour and we both enjoyed ourselves immensely. We didn't do all the bodegas but of the ones we did, this was our favorite.

EUR 34 (Oct. 2025) including WOW Wine museum (+tasting) and tasting Taylor's port wines. Not including Cork museum. Very interesting expositions (both museums) about history and grape industry. Three kinds of port wine and table wines. Multilanguage audio guide. Strongly recommended.

Port wine lover. This is one of the stops you have to add to your ToGo list. Tried their port tasting with our 1st taste of Iberian Ham. What a pairing and was well served by super friendly staff who has shown his interest introducing each and every port characteristics. Wonderful experience. Thank You!

This is a small Port winery established since 1890s with a lovely adjourning Vinum restaurant overlooking the beautiful city. All the wine making and corking process is still being performed traditionally by hand. The port tasting was interesting as I tasted rich and sweet to nutty and smooth (my first time). The dinner was gastronomical (grilled sausages, crispy pork belly, wine pairing, etc.). 😋

Graham’s winery was amazing! The small museum is very interesting, and our guide was excellent, fluent in English and shared lots of fascinating details. The port wine tasting was great as well. Portions for the food pairings could be a bit bigger, but overall it was a very enjoyable experience.

We visited for a late-morning pre-booked English tour & tasting. We walked from Porto, which was all fine until we started to climb to Graham's - it was a challenging walk on the roads, with very teeny tiny shoulders! We arrived with only a few minutes to spare for our scheduled tour time. The exterior grounds and view are GORGEOUS - absolutely spectacular. If I had realized they were that nice I likely would have just had a drink on the terrace to soak it all in. However, the tour was mostly interesting; longer and more detailed than I had anticipated it being. I'm glad we did it, though I don't remember any of the information provided now. I think we had the misfortune of being in a tour group with some rather pretentious types; I felt a little bad for the tour guide (who was very friendly) as some of the guests seemed to be peppering her with some snooty-seeming (to me) questions. Maybe it was just a handful of bougie travellers, I don't know. The tour was followed by a tasting in a large, open room; we just did the basic tasting of 3 ports (I'm not a Port person, but the LBV was good) but I noticed others likely purchased one of the upgraded experiences with tasting items, etc. That part was mostly left on our own to taste, after the guide explained things, which I liked. We walked through the shop at the end, took another look around the beautiful landscaping and terrace, and hopped on an Uber back to our next destination!

Went here at open and everyone was super accommodating and nice. Did a tasting and bought lots of goodies at the gift shop. The shop is fully stocked with amazing stuff at great prices.

The views are the best of any port winery in the city and the tasting rooms are very nice. I just wish I’d skipped the “premium” tasting (the “six grapes” blend was horrible) and cheese “pairing” (quite bad) in favor of the nicer tasting options.

Live guide excursion with Bruna was Gorgeous! Amazing interiors, interesting stories, a lot of facts about producing, keeping wine. Totally recommend!!!

Highly recommend the guided tour and tasting. This is the best place for that and our guide was very knowledgeable about the port wine!

Beautiful and relaxing place to visit. All the locals are very friendly.

Nice place to visit. Close at lunch time ( 1 pm to 2.30 pm) Local a visitar, fecha da 1h as 2.30h da tarde

Lovely visit to the Thermal Spa. Make sure you book in advance by calling or popping in as they get busy especially on a weekend. We opted for the Aqva Circuito Termal with a deep and relaxing massage. In total it cost €75 per person. We got an hour in the thermal pool with jets, sauna and steam room. The massage was relaxing and the staff were lovely and spoke good English. The place wasn’t crowded we went on a Friday Afternoon there was one other couple in there. Skin felt really soft after. The town was nice to walk around and the walk along the river is lovely. Recommend a visit.

Beautiful location with amazing history. Hot spring waters with healing properties for those looking fir treatments. Lovely garden to compliment.

Nice hot spring

Lovely small village

An amazing hidden little gem, this thermal spa town is really spending alot of money its infrastructure with new and updated hotels and gardens, some nice traditional cake shops,good coffee shops and restaurants, great place for a relaxing break.

Visited the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira today and, although it was closed (as it is every Monday), the peaceful grounds offered a perfect opportunity for quiet photography. The castle’s impressive medieval architecture and well-preserved walls make it a striking landmark, even from the outside. Its dramatic towers and unique defensive features stand as a testament to centuries of Portuguese history, dating back to the 11th century. While I couldn’t explore the interior this time, the tranquil surroundings and panoramic views from the exterior are well worth a visit, especially if you enjoy capturing historic sites without the crowds. I recommend checking opening hours before your visit, as the castle is closed on Mondays and has specific hours on weekends. Looking forward to returning when it’s open to explore inside!

Loverly grounds and nice photo from the front. Church entry is free and not to be missed. I didn’t have time to pay for entry and do the tour. Gift shop had some unusual and cute items

A truly amazing castle. With this castle dating back to the 10th century, it has incredible history. And for three euros per adult we felt it was a great value to visit.

Good views to have a quick walk around the castle first of all. most staff were a bit miserable unfriendly especially the man in the picture who wasn’t very understanding and we arrived half hour which wasn’t late before closing time and he was stubborn not letting us in for a short time so it waste of a journey as we travelled a long way

I paid 5€ for the Medieval fair and it would be needed 5€ more to enter the castle, so I didn't pay again for it. It is quite majestic and well kept, but I honestly think the ticket for the fair should include a short tour of the Castle.

Great place to visit. This Castle is 1000 years of history! It's under restorarion work what become not possible visit the terrace over the towers, but all the rest of the building is available.

Visiting the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is like stepping into a fairy tale. This medieval gem, nestled in the heart of the city, offers a rich history and stunning views of the surrounding area. Explore its impressive towers and battlements, wander through its ancient halls, and imagine life during Portugal's early days. The annual Medieval Festival brings the castle to life with reenactments, markets, and performances. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, the Castle of Santa Maria da Feira is a must-see in northern Portugal.

Cute little festival with lots to do. A bit hot through the day but much quieter and really gets busy at night. Worth dressing up for if you can and the fact that every cup is authentic and all the signage is really special

Viagem Medieval in Santa Maria da Feira is a fantastic experience for those who love history and medieval culture. The festival brings the past to life with impressive reenactments, costumes, food, and music. It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere. However, the event tends to be very crowded, making it difficult to fully enjoy some of the activities. The long lines and large number of people can be overwhelming at times. It’s also important to note that this event takes place in the summer, and the heat can make it uncomfortable for some visitors. I think limiting the attendance or spreading the event across more days could make it more comfortable. Still, the event is beautiful and offers a lot of fun, especially for families.

Viagem Medieval à Terra de Santa Maria Type: event Price: 5-6 EUR (+some paid activities) Duration: 1.5 week Time: 8+ hours per day Parking: available, small WC: available Path for disabled: available, but not everywhere Restaurants: available Supermarket: available Tickets in advance: needed just for special (limited) events The largest medieval festival in Europe. It includes: theatre, live music, dances, museums, traditional food, zoo, fire show, sword fighting, etc. -Kindly take into consideration that shows are in Portuguese. >You need to visit the festival at least twice to see most of the program. Tip: download a map/program, and plan your day. It will simplify your visit and save your time. After 7 pm the queues are extremely long, so I recommend buying some food/drinks in advance. Public transport: Redexpressos bus (in/out) +20 min walk, train (Espinho - Vila da Feira /in) + 10 min walk. Last buses (Redexpressos): 22:50/23:50 to Lisbon, buy tickets in advance.

This is by far the best medieval fest I have ever visited. It’s a must-see if you plan to take a trip to Portugal. Although the fest is at its best in the evening, I suggest coming in the afternoon to find parking and avoid long wait times.

Santa Maria da Feira is a historic city in Portugal known for its rich cultural heritage and festivals. One of the lesser-known but fascinating festivals in Santa Maria da Feira is the "Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria" or the "Medieval Journey in the Land of Santa Maria de Feira . The Viagem Medieval is a medieval-themed event that takes place annually in Santa Maria da Feira during the summer. It's one of the largest historical reenactment festivals in Europe. The city transforms into a medieval town, recreating the atmosphere, costumes, and lifestyle of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the festival are transported back in time to the medieval period, with streets and squares filled with knights, troubadours, artisans, and performers, all dressed in authentic medieval clothing. The festival aims to provide an immersive experience that gives participants a glimpse into the past. Throughout the city, elaborate scenarios are set up to recreate different aspects of medieval life, including markets, workshops, battles, and court scenes. Visitors can explore these scenarios, interact with characters, and witness various reenactments. The festival offers a wide range of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages. There are jousting tournaments, medieval music and dance performances, storytelling sessions, theater plays, and more. Traditional crafts and skills are also showcased, allowing attendees to learn about medieval craftsmanship. Food is an essential part of the Viagem Medieval experience. Traditional medieval dishes and beverages are served at various stalls and eateries. It's a chance for visitors to indulge in authentic flavors from the past. The festival is not just about entertainment; it also has educational value. Schools often organize trips to the festival, giving students the opportunity to learn about history in an engaging and interactive way. The Viagem Medieval em Terra de Santa Maria is an enchanting and lesser-known festival that offers a unique blend of history, entertainment, and cultural immersion. It allows attendees to step into the shoes of medieval inhabitants and experience life as it was centuries ago

One of the best and biggest medieval faire’s in Portugal at arguably the most beautiful castle in the country.

Amazing experience and hight recommended for everyone! Difficult to park, but easy to get acess to the place due the fact that they have lots of entrances. It is hight recommended that you bring cash, some shops do not accept card payment and dont offer other options and ATM has no cash most of the time or long cubes.

The exhibition is not made just by cars. They have other things like toys, paintings, and sculptures. For me, It's not really worth the travel if you're just going there, so pick a nice restaurant and look for other things you might wanna see. The road from Porto to Caramulo is very pretty.

Fantastic! Loved it! From Rolls Royce Phantoms to Gull wing Mercedes and other gems like Harley Davidson and Indian Motorcycles and WWII exhibition... The best!

Nice museum with interesting stuff to see. Top floor is a gallery. The main floor in the main building has an interesting display of ww2 cars, wagons and artillery, stamps, flags etc... In this floor you can also see old fashion toys displayed in a different room. The second building has old fashion cars from 1880 to 1940. The ticket will allow to you to visit another building displaying more ww2 vehicles. In here you also have a virtual reality experience.

Set high in the lush Serra do Caramulo hills overlooking a sweeping valley, the Museu do Caramulo is a delightful blend of art and automotive heritage—from vibrant works by Picasso, Dalí, and Vieira da Silva to around 100 beautifully preserved classic cars and motorbikes

Very impressive museum with some masterpieces like Dali, Rodin, Picasso also pieces from the 16th century till the 20th century, besides a lots of cars and ww2 cars and products

Lovely place where history of the automotive industry can be seen and felt. There is also a art museum as well as an experience center where one can see the detailed work involved in car renovation. Something I really enjoyed was seeing the small matchbox and other collections.

The museum is very interesting, with the main section thoughtfully divided into different art historical periods. The part devoted to World War II is located in different areas, but it’s worth visiting both. The car section is also impressive, featuring several truly rare models. The ticket price is reasonable

Current station is new and so so, but there's a smaller building nearby painted with beautiful azulejo tiles depicting scenes from Aveiro, including the boats and the salt.

This station is a gem and beautifully preserved. The classic tiles and very clean, fresh paint make this a very attractive sight. The train operations were very good, the directions to the trains easy to follow even if you do not speak Portuguese. It made my visit from Porto easy and pleasant.

The Train station is colorful and loves the hanging of exhibition information while using the staircase.

The ancient train station is very beautiful, the wall fresco's tells a lot about the town and its history. The small shop that's inside the station got all sorts of souvenirs. From local wines to specialty snakes.

The station is quite far from the city center. I walked from University of Aveiro to the station around 45 minutes. I did not see much sign to go to the station. I opened google maps to make sure that I am in a correct direction. The station is quite big and clean. You can find information from the worker. The schedule is easy to find for your trip. They provide hand sanitizer for the customers. Do not for get to wear your mask before entering the station.

The station itself was nice especially the original parts. The only problem was the train operation went on strike at noon, stranding people who were heading elsewhere.

Beautiful train station

Excellent shopping mall in Aveiro. High quality and excellent price. All rage if clothes are avaliable. Mall Building is higher in quality 👌 Next to the boating area.

Very modern retail centre filled with all the big names and more , the central arcade is very open and airy lined either side with various shops spread over two levels . The central area has bench seating and kiosks . Very nice place to visit and have some retail therapy.

Pin wheel display is amazing 🤩 perfectly matched. This mall has a lot of clothing stores. Tourist can find free toilet here.

What a delight to find and discover this wonderful unique town It has everything old and new with stunning canals along with beaches that's are just 10 minutes drive away

Apologies, I do not wish to waste my time writing reviews that will be rejected by Google's "brilliant" AI.

I enjoyed my day trip stopping by different towns on the way from Portugal to Madrid. We stopped in Aveiro, where we took pictures, ate, and enjoyed the history.

Took a trip to Aviero, which is dubbed the “Venice of Portugal”. It’s home of Portugal’s first open air mall; one of the first in Europe… Forum Aveiro

Aveiro is called the Venice of Portugal where the Ria de Aveiro runs thru the middle of the city. It runs from the Atlantic ocean where there are salt fields . A canal off the river is a fishing village. Definitely take one of the gondolas to see the city and the river.

what a lovely place so super peaceful and I like the view so much you I recommended it.. place and view are so beautiful 😻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰💋

Aveira Lagoon is sometimes called Little Venice. I wouldn't go as far, but definitely a nice, relaxing place to spend the day.

We made the boat trip and it was great, friendly and funny staff. Share the history of the city.

The Aveiro Lagoon (Ria de Aveiro) is an exceptionally unique natural feature that fundamentally defines the city of Aveiro, earning it the moniker "the Venice of Portugal." Its most distinctive characteristic is its complex network of interconnected canals, lagoons, and islands formed by the confluence of river deltas and the sea. This intricate aquatic landscape is home to a rich ecosystem and provides the picturesque setting for the city. Unique to the lagoon are the colourful moliceiros, traditional wooden boats with distinctive painted prows. These highly decorated boats, once used to harvest moliço (seaweed for fertiliser), now primarily offer scenic tours, providing an iconic visual associated only with Aveiro. The lagoon's constant interaction with the Atlantic Ocean, its role in the region's salt production, and its rich biodiversity, including various bird species, all contribute to making the Ria de Aveiro a singular and vital natural and cultural landscape.

Be careful with the pictures, I’ve been exactly at the point in the map and there were nothin…. Had to take a taxi to go somewhere more interesting Thought to see the colorful buildings on the first pics 😒

Great natural environment and urban one. Aveiro Lagoon is a natural coast geographical 'accident' in the Portuguese coast line. 'Art Noveau' can well be admired in Aveiro

There is a wooden path that stretches a long way next to the dunes and the beach. It is much easier to walk on the path than on sand, but both feel nice 😁

A large and beautiful beach, clean and with fine white sand, without shells or stones. Big waves and the unbridled power of the ocean.

One of the most beautiful beach i have ever seen. Very relaxing.

Very nice beach with long and wide shore with nice and soft sand. Along the beach h there are a lot of wooden paths that allow you to enjoy a long walk with great views of the beach and ocean. Even though it was August the water was very cold so it is not nice for swimming. Also the coast is very windy.

Nice beach with Coffee shps and restaurants. The sea is dangerous.

Lovely clean beach with lifeguard and was easy to park on a weekday in early July.

Funky beach area where the beach shacks are painted in bold stripes of red, blue, and yellow. Very picturesque with a large park overlooking a marina. Some unusual sculptures in that park. I understand you have to be very careful when swimming.

Aliança underground museum Type: museum, winery Time spent: 1.5 hour Price: 6 EUR (tour + wine tasting) Parking: available, large Bike parking: not available WC: available Public transport: train Coimbra - Aveiro Tours are always guided (!)Reservation: needed Language: English, Portuguese Minimum number of participants: 2 Time scheduled tours: 10:00, 11:30, 14:30, 16:00 Ticket office: shop, at the right side The underground museum has 8 different collections, including an archeological, sculptures of Zimbabwe, a mineral, a ceramic (azulejo), etc.

You must come see this amazing private collection of art from around the world. We thought we were coming for a museum about wine and boy were we pleasantly surprised by what we found. Not only were there incredible caves filled with wine but also 150 million years+ old fossils and more. You do not want to miss this fantastic museum and wine tasting.

A Great exhibition with a lot of fascinating paleontologic wonders and world’s treasures, it was all well explained by our tour guide and at the end we tasted some of the wines from local baga grapes and sangrias:) It’s worth seeing for sure. We would love to hear more about minerals and the African part of the exhibition, it was too short to take a look of every fine bit of it. Wonderful experience, thank you!

What a hidden gem. The tour was very interesting for the whole family including 8 years old , the size of the museum is enormous and unexpected , collection is great and precious and entrance ticket is only 6 euro including easing and free for children. Definitely recommend

We didn't know that they only do guided tours at certain times.. But luckily we managed to get really nice guided tour just for the two of us with really nice and friendly guide... That was worth of 1.5 h of waiting.. Especially that we got nice lunch recommendations to spend the time.

I don’t get it how this place has 4,6 stars. It’s probably the worst “museum” I’ve ever been to, in any sense. It’s not actually even a museum but just a collection of stuff this super rich Portuguese guy bought (if he really bought all of that), many random things like photos of Gandhi, African art and Portuguese azulejos, all just put there without any sense. Additionally to the ethically highly problematic questions on why he owns all that, for example 1500 years old African urns which definitely belong in a proper archaeological museum, the things are just put somewhere without any explanation. There are no plates or tags explaining the objects or even just saying what they are, they don’t even have numbers, and they are all just “from Africa”, no context information at all about from which country and which time period. But the actually worst thing was the guide. Talking and behaving like you would imagine a trump-propagandist, he was all the time praising his lord Joao Berardo for how great he was in putting this stuff together and that their wine was the best in Portugal and that all the other wine companies were just crap. Especially, presenting to us the objects in the most superficial way that I ever witnessed from a museum guide (even when answering to questions). Like we were 5 year old kids. So: ethically very problematic, absolutely no musealization concept and presented in a really disgusting way. The wine was ok.

A great spot to see some cool artifacts from around the world, and taste some great snacks and sparkling wines after the tour finishes. Goncalo Costa was an excellent tour guide, he spoke fluent English and cares about history and sharing it with others. If life allows the opportunity, would love to visit again!

Fantastic place! Reminds me a fairytale, full of hidden paths, moss covered trees and Bible stories. Also there are huge eucalyptus trees there, 160 years old araucaria and even sequoias. It was a pity though that we were not all of to see the hotel lobby - it has magnificent interior

A beautiful palace with a garden and surrounding forest, just like something from a fairy tale. A perfect place to walk around and peacefully admire nature.

It feels like you are back in the time of colonoscopy. Like you, somewhere in Bolivia, and those haciendas for the trade of narco barons. Honestly, time stopped there. Talking about the hotel. The forest is impressive and a long walk.

It is one of the most beautiful forests in Portugal. Located in the heart of the Bairrada region.

Lots of trails to hike and the forest is nice and cool on a hot day

Fantastic hike, we parked outside the park then hiked in. You can also park inside and make a shorter walk. Path’s were clear and very wide.

One of the most scenic and reinvigorating areas in central Portugal. Gorgeous forest, with a few patches of native species. It’s like entering a magic land, with fresh clean air and a lush green canopy. We spent one day with small children and it was way too little. I’ll certainly come back to explore and hike, and potentially spend some volunteering working hours at one of their many environmental actions.

The hotel is very impressive from outside and the location is amazing. But it's not a 5 star hotel, maybe 3 stars The furniture in the rooms is very old, the rooms are small and no air conditioner and no mini bar. Restorarant is very good and food is delicious.

Probably the most beautiful hotel you will ever stay in. Make sure to get early enough so you can dedicate 30 min or more to walk around the palace and gardens. Also be prepared to eat in the hotel's restaurant, (there is no immediate other choice) , which is actully good, but expensive. (60 €pp with 3 courses plus a glass of wine). Our only complaint is that the bed, though comfortable, was not big enough. But the experience as a whole is great.

Have to pay €7 just to get onto the grounds. No doubt it is beautiful. They wouldn't let us in to get something to eat at the restaurant because there was a wedding scheduled. Why do they not tell you before you spent €7 getting on to the grounds? The gardens are not nearly as magnificent as they look in the pictures. There is a lot of dead shrubs. We are all very disappointed in this excursion.

Our visit to the forest and hotel were absolutely wonderful. The property and architecture are spectacular. The main restaurant, however, was a little lacking in service. The empregada de mesa didn’t seem to remember who ordered what, and didn’t stop by to check on us mid-meal (which would have been great as we were out of drink!). I only mention this to help set restaurant expectations. Otherwise, it was 5-stars across the board.

The hotel is beautiful situated in a national forest with many trails to hike. I felt that the room was a good price but dining was expensive. The rooms do not have wifi, it's only available in the bar and lobby. The TV in the room is a Smart TV but there's no wifi so no apps. Your choices if you want to watch TV is one of the 9 Portuguese channels. There is no music playing in the bar/ lounge which would have been nice. The hotel furnishings are lovely and represent the period of when the palace was built.

a wonderful fairytale place where they have preserved the historical appearance. wonderful staff, good restaurant, nice old barman and a wonderful atmosphere. we had great luck to visit the royal wine cellar. thank you very much, we will definitely come back

A very unique experience. We loved our stay. Is it a luxury hotel? No, it’s not. But the price is also much more affordable than if it was a true 5-star. The atmosphere is unforgettable. We loved the architecture, the decor, the people and the gardens around. We didn’t have dinner, but enjoyed a bottle of 2001 Bucaco white at the bar. The breakfast was absolutely great. We hope to come back.

Different trekking levels. We did the circular one, about an hour and there are waterfalls. There is a small river beach and a small bar.

This is a true hidden gem! Tucked away near a big dam, this riverside spot is perfect for a hot summer day, way more refreshing! There’s a peaceful section along the riverbank with a small beach area and a café, ideal for relaxing and cooling off. But the real magic starts with the hiking trail. It’s mostly very accessible and takes you deeper along the river, where you’ll find more secluded spots, small waterfalls, and beautiful natural pools. If you enjoy landscape views like I do, follow the trail upward for stunning views of the dam and the surrounding hills, such a rewarding perspective! It’s quiet, scenic, and ideal for nature lovers. I’d 100% recommend stopping by if you’re anywhere nearby. One of the most unexpectedly beautiful places I visited in Portugal! 🏞️

Beautiful place with waterfalls and swimming areas, nice for young and old!

Beautifull, quite place (May 2025), bar was close on May but looked great, easy to Park, lots of Picnik spots

A small forest river beach Dogs are banned from the beach area but ok on the boardwalk. Nice boardwalk though stunning scenery. Plenty of seating en-route. The first waterfall is an easy walk, beyond that requires some easy climbing but not suitable for less mobile walkers. Worth the effort if you can. Also worth arriving early; parking is limited. Cafe is a little loud, nice for a coffee but not worth eating. Unisex toilets by the consession. Road en-route is good but a little mountainous and plenty of evidence of accidents with the numerous crash barrier dents, so drive carefully.

Great place to spend a summer day, you have a small beach area with a restaurant/bar and a trail leading up to waterfalls

It was great! When we were there (mid-May weekday) it was very quiet. We parked up & did the full loop following the wooden path & signs to the various waterfalls & swimming pools. We just kept going up & around & down & then up finally getting to a miradouro (view point) that had a double swing to sit on & chill admiring the view. We then went up the right hand side of the building & picked up the steps/footpath back to the carpark. A decent walk in a beautiful place...

Have ridden with previous owner who was amazing but he has sadly retired We booked 4 rides and jumping lesson in advance for our holiday with the new owner as we boarded the plane from the Uk we received a message saying sorry to ruin your riding holiday but we have a bigger group . So I would not trust them there are many fantastic trainers and hacks out in this area. Our hotel found us a perfect place near by .

Fantastic host and friendly safe animals!!

Joaquim and his son Antonio run a very professional and top quality riding centre. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive and the horses are an absolute joy to ride, very well trained and much loved and cared for by all the team. I have just spent 5 day at this centre riding 4 different horses, taking lessons with Joaquim and riding on scenic tracks by the banks of the river with the amazing scent of eucalyptus. Joaquim is an amazing instructor and is totally committed to ensuring his clients receive a top quality service. I highly recommend this centre, you will not regret it . I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to Joaquim, Antonio and all the team.

Excelent location, beautiful place and nice people!

(Translated by Google) Super attentive, the horses were very well looked after, everything was impeccable, thank you 🙏 (Original) Super atenciosos, os cavalos super bem tratados, tudo impecável, obrigada 🙏

(Translated by Google) Staff of a high professional level and also charming. Everything is super careful and a place with unmatched charm (Original) Personal de alto nivel profesional y además encantadores. Todo súper cuidado y lugar con un encanto inigualable

(Translated by Google) Fantastic tour, beautiful scenery. Gentle horses and a very friendly guide. Will definitely be back! (Original) Fantástico passeio, linda paisagem. Cavalos dóceis e uma guia muito muito simpática. A voltar de certeza!

Beautiful place, as the village and all the surroundings. The park itself seems to have been absolutely amazing not so long ago, but it already need a bit of an upgrade.

Small stone village, with multiple picnic tables, and a small thematic/sensory trail under the trees. Very pleasant! Worth the small drive and stop! You can take your time and have a few peaceful walks around, stay in b&b, eat at the restaurant or simply come by for quick walk and picnic.

Fun park. Quiet and unique.

Very nice village for a stroll. Off season during the week there is no cafe open. The sensory walk is a great idea but in need of maintenance. In wet weather this walkway is actually a hazard.

Was a lovely place to visit. The parking is big so there's enough space for everyone. There is a picnic area to sit and eat your snacks. The garden is big enough for a nice walk through multiple areas. The village is cute and all made of stonewalls. There are a nice variety of small cafes.

Beautiful place to visit even during raining time ! Just be careful of the wooden steps they are really slippery

Beatiful place, better if you with children.

Awesome beach to watch crazy surfers trying to ride the waves. Beach can get somewhat busy, however, it is very large and you have lots of room to find your own spot. Enjoy the sun 🌞

Beautifull and clean

Wow! Just enjoy 😉

Spacious beach, but not very good for kids. A lot of waves, so no bathing. But good for sun bathing.

Lovely place for long lonely walks

Very cool place. Definitely, recommend it

Very good

It’s a nice and pleasant drive, but I found the prices quite similar to the ones in Norway. Took my son about 20 minutes to get an ice scream scoop with only a table seated. Hard to understand Had problems with the tax free as not all workers are informed about the rules between Norway and European Union.

Nice complex, with easy access and ample parking. Many shops but not all have the same quality products as the normal shops on town. More outlet shops… prices are competitive if you look for deals. All in all not bad

Open-air outlet with a nice layout. I was expecting more summer clearance deals, but most stores were already preparing for the winter season. Still, it’s a pleasant spot to walk around, with a good mix of popular brands.

Such a hidden gem just outside of Lisbon! I spent two full days shopping here because it’s full of designer stores at really affordable prices that you wouldn’t get anywhere else. There are also clean bathrooms and places to eat so you can spend a lot of time.

I like this kind mall, you can enjoy outside and inside shops, maybe not all shops in my budget, but some of in very good price quality balance :)

Nice outdoor shopping center. Lots of stores from famous international brands, plus numerous local shops that we not familiar with. We went on a Monday and it was not at all crowded. In fact it was quiet and pleasent to walk around.

We were lucky it was a beautiful November day when we went to Freeport. I was a bit afraid as it rained the days prior and there are no covered passages in this place. To go from shop to shop, if it's raining, you will get wet. If it's hot, you will melt. But there are a lot of great shops with good, end of collection/season deals. It's worth a visit.

Nice place to visit! Little museum. Café shop Wc Free Parking

Cute place for a nice little walk, wouldn't recommend being there for more than 2 hours, 2 hours is good enough to relax, watching the stunning views and have a good cup of coffee by the water. Recommend going when there are birds to sight see.

Nice and cozy, but very small, don't expect to find a nice table in the shade on the hot summer days. Better for a spring walk

Really worth the visit. The building is quite interesting and there is a nice café, but we most enjoyed the bird watching and walking around the salt fields. Bring binoculars if you have a pair!

Nice place transformed in a small museum to preserve the memory of its past, when it was important in mowing cereals by the use of tides flow… there is also a small cafe, with ideal atmosphere for a short rest stop! Overall highly recommended!

Birdwatching paradise in the Sado River estuary. When the tide goes out the wetlands become muddy with trapped fish that the birds feast on. The highlight is the wild flamingos. The Milho de maré is preserved skewing how they used the riding tide streets to turn the grist mill to grind grain. Nice coffeehouse.

Old water mill converted to a museum. Good area to relax and enjoy some drinks and food/pastries. Birdwatching nearby and also by boat tour.