Type: tower/museum Time spent: 20-30 min WC: available [!]Path for disabled: not available Car parking: available [large] Bike parking: not available Price: 3 EUR The Castle of Bragança is a well-preserved medieval castle located in the historic center of Bragança. Since 1936, a historic military museum has been housed on the premises of the keep.

Brilliant. Especially for motorhomes as the municipal parking is within the outer castle grounds. Free with water and emptying! You have access to the outer castle walls that start at one side of the castle, encircle the original settlement, now updated, and finish at the other side of the castle. About one kilometre? They are quite high and your safety is your responsibility but if you are sure footed it's well worth it for the views all round. There are no safety rails along the inner perimeter. It's as it was constructed, quite rightly! The castle itself is well worth a visit for a small charge but disappointingly you do not have access to the roof. It is an interesting castle to explore and there are plenty of other vantage points and towers for views. The small museum of masks and costumes is within the castle outer grounds and worth a visit along with a few restaurants and church. There is plenty of parking outside the castle and outside the walls.

Beautiful location to relax in hot summer days in the Bragança district. This river reservoir lake is the perfect location. Plenty to do from sunbathing, swimming, water activities or even hiking, enjoy views and nature, etc…

A brilliant experience!,

The place is amazing, I would recommend Penascosa over Canada do Inferno, there is more to see, but both are amazing and worth a visit, they are very different nature wise. The history is so fascinating and our guide Marco was very helpful and gave a lot of amazing information. The area is also amazing, highly recommend to pass by there. Thank you Marco and keep on with the amazing job!

Our cruise ship had an excursion here by bus. Don't miss this place! Nice little shops with food. Very friendly people everywhere and the views where amazing.

After a day of port tasting, we stopped by Quinta do Bomfim’s tasting room, and it was the perfect way to end our visit to the Douro Valley. Getting there was easy—the parking was simple to find, and from there, it was just a short walk to the tasting room. Upon arrival, we selected our ports and snacks, opting for the vintage mix of ports and wines, paired with a cheese platter and crisps. The view was absolutely stunning—we sat overlooking the water, enjoying perfect weather, which made the experience even more special. Overall, great wines, great service, and an unforgettable setting. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the Douro Valley!

Attractive station with all the facilities you need. The station has a staffed ticket office for enquiries, a waiting room, toilets and a nice cafe within the station building. Train service is okay, but frequency could be improved. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Lovely place! Feel free to visit near close time. You'd feel like you've conquered the castle by your bare hands! ⚔️

The Cathedral of Guarda is a church located in Guarda, Portugal. Its construction took from 1390 until the mid 16th century, combining Gothic and Manueline architectural styles.

Belmonte is a truly captivating destination, weaving together medieval grandeur with a profound and resilient Jewish history. The magnificent castle dominates the skyline, offering a journey back in time. Its stone walls provide breathtaking panoramic views of the Serra da Estrela region. I especially loved ascending the small watchtower; it’s an intimate, picture-perfect spot to capture the stunning landscape and the town below. Beyond the fortress, Belmonte’s soul is found in its beautifully preserved Jewish Quarter. The Jewish Museum powerfully tells the incredible story of the Crypto-Jews, who secretly maintained their faith here for centuries. It's a moving and essential piece of history. Wandering the narrow, cobblestone streets, you can feel the weight and beauty of this unique heritage. For anyone interested in history, culture, and stunning scenery, Belmonte is an unforgettable and deeply rewarding experience. It’s a small village with a huge heart and an even bigger story to tell.

(Translated by Google) The Miradouro do Forno is a simple viewpoint with views of the Marechal Carmona Dam and the landscapes to the west of Monsanto. You can also see some of the most interesting houses with rustic features in the town. It is a good place to stop on the way up to the castle. (Original) O Miradouro do Forno é um miradouro simples com vista para a Barragem Marechal Carmona e sobre as paisagens a oeste de Monsanto. Também se pode ver algumas das mais interessantes habitações com traços rústicos da povoação. É um bom ponto para se fazer uma paragem na ascensão ao castelo.

Recently Visited Serra da Estrella, the Highest Mountain Peak In Portugal at 1,993 metres, or 6,539 feet, Above Sea Level. Although Mount Pico In the Portuguese Azores Islands Is Just Over 2,300 Meters, Serra da Estrella Is Actually Recognised As Actual Highest Peak Within Portugal.

There are some shops at the top where we bought the most delicious cheese! They also have bathrooms. The scenery is beautiful! But most of the roads look like this picture (until you get to the very very top), so if you’re scared of driving along steep drop-offs, then this drive may not be for you.

Charming town, remember to visit the castle and the community building and talk to the locals and have a coffee

My wife and I had a wonderful one day self guided kayak trip on the Mondego River with Rock and River. Matt is super friendly, helpful and professional, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him. The kayaks are quality and comfortable, the surroundings peaceful and beautiful, and the river was delightfully refreshing for swims. This trip is a must for anyone who has an appreciation for the great outdoors, and we can't wait to return for an overnight trip in the future.

We really had awful weather (storm) but even with the rain I can say it's worth to see! Beautiful place, thanks to the storm we were alone there we had time to see everything 😅 Amazing oranges, beautiful sculptures and fountains make a great atmosphere... 3€ for entrance is ok price.

This castle is perched high atop a rugged mountain which makes its setting and the surroundings particularly beautiful. It must be one of the if not the highest rock formation of the region. The views from the castle stretch out as far as the eye can see. Even to Spain. The castle is very beautiful and very well kept. There is a garden adjacent to it very well kept too. You can walk on the walls around the fortification and even climb up the highest tower.

Visiting the Portas de Ródão Natural Monument was an unforgettable experience, even on a cloudy day. The clouds drifted over the imposing rock formations, creating a magical atmosphere. We climbed to the Castle of King Wamba, where we enjoyed breathtaking panoramic views. On the way to the castle, we passed by the Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle (Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Castelo). The entire surrounding area, from the chapel to the castle, was completely deserted, which enhanced the sense of peace and immersion in nature. Later, we went down to the area near the Barca de Ródão Railway Tunnel, close to the bridge, to admire the Portas de Ródão from a different perspective. Although the sun was hidden behind the clouds, the contrast of light in the late afternoon created an incredible visual spectacle. The sunset, which takes place on the opposite side of the Portas, adds a unique light and a special atmosphere, making this the ideal time to visit. Winter is also a great time to visit. The combination of clouds and wind creates a medieval atmosphere—gloomy but stunning, like stepping into an old folk tale. I highly recommend this experience, especially in the late afternoon, to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this natural monument.

A magical place surrounded by trees and birds singing. The kids loved it. I wanted to stay there and live in one of those beautiful stone houses. An afternoon well spent!

Fluviário is located a little bit far away from the village and near a river beach. It is a pleasant space to know the life present in a common river, since the source to the sea, with species from each phase of the river. If you are lucky and visit during the otters' feed time, you will see them swimming. Otherwise, they will probably be sleeping snd out of sight.

A very beautiful spot to see the river Tejo and you can even spot 6 of the many churches (I think we counted 9 in town). There is a rich history of the area and there boards to explain some (in Portugues only). There is parking at the gates, just follow the brown signs through town. It was clean, free and dogs are allowed.

Category: Attraction. What a great discovery! Staying at the Quinta da Lapa winery (see my review), we were looking for something to do until our winery tour started at 4pm. We were told about this village, where they have been extracting sea salt from sea water since 1177 (yes, the year 1177). We were also told that despite almost 900 years of operation, they were not extracting salt that day because it had recently rained 😂, but that there are restaurants and shops where we could buy the local salt. Despite the salt flats’ dormancy, we went anyway (about a 30 minute drive), motivated by the prospect of buying the local salt. Really glad we did. We had a great afternoon there. The expansive salt ponds/flats reminded me a little of the leather tannery in Fez, Morocco, without the colors. The flats were mostly dormant that day, but we got the idea of how the extraction happens, and there were a few pyramids of salt (tiny pyramids, not like Khufu in Giza), which is how they gather the evaporated salt. After viewing the salt flats, we explored the village, which has one short, narrow main drag lined on both sides with very old, very weathered wooden sheds that were formerly used to store salt. Now they are shops and restaurants, and the street reminded me a little of similar narrow streets of very old weathered wooden shops in Japan, the kind sometimes shown in Japanese woodblock prints depicting such shops on snowy nights, and used on Christmas cards. We explored each shop along the street before settling on one of the several restaurants for lunch (Taberna 1865, see my review). Most of them sell — wait for it — the local salt, along with a wide selection of other goods, such as salt products, local olive oil and wine, ceramics and pottery, cork ware, cooking and serving wares, woodworking, and art. After exploring for about 2 hours, we had lunch, talking about how happy we were that we discovered this unusual place. Is it for tourists? Yes, but it was very different and unexpected, and we enjoyed our time here very much. And yes, we bought some salt, both for ourselves and to give as gifts. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

This place is like travelling back in time. A must if you are in Portugal on holiday. Definitely tour the medieval castle. The town is awesome too. So many shops, restaurants, pubs, souvenir stores. Worth staying a day and night to see all. Highly recommend.

Wonderful to visit. Calm and zen. Peaceful to walk about. Small train available every 20 minutes with 3 stops if have any difficulty walking or if bringing small children. The vineyard was good and we bought wine from the gift shop tasty and affordable. Walking option is 6 💶 and train option is 12 euros

Paradise ... Baleal Norte is one of the most stunning beaches in Portugal where you can surf both side and is ideally located geographically, offering perfect conditions for beginner surf lessons and great options for experienced surfers, with several surf spots just a few hundred meters away. The Baleal Surf Camp opened here in 1993. Taking advantage of its prime location for surf lessons, the surf camp and surf school are situated right on the best and most consistent surfing spot on the entire peninsula !

Now that was an amazing shopping experience. An open-air outlet is so much better than an indoor mall — you get a completely different vibe.