The Minho
The Minho delivers world-class natural beauty with a knowing smile. Here are lush river valleys, sparkling beaches and granite peaks patrolled by locals – who, whether they are charging into 2m waves along the Costa Verde or shepherding their flock into high mountain meadows, seem particularly in tune with their homeland. This is, after all, the birthplace of the Portuguese kingdom, and it would be hard to find better-preserved landmarks than those lit up and on display in the Minho’s gorgeous old cities.
Sergey Peterman/Getty Images
Latest Stories
- Kirsten Henton | Jul 9, 2019Why Adventure Lovers Should Head to Northern Portugal
Book
App
Book your Portugal trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
See Portugal how it's meant to be seen
Accommodations, activities and ground transportation all taken care of, so you can focus on the fun part. Tell us what your dream trip to Portugal looks like, and our local experts will build it from scratch. Or start with one of our itineraries and make it your own.
Top places to visit in The Minho
Discover the best attractions in The Minho from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in GuimarãesPaço dos Duques de Bragança
- Attraction in PortugalCascata do Arado
- Attraction in GuimarãesCastelo de Guimarães
- Attraction in BragaTermas Romanas do Alto da Cividade
-
Attraction in PortugalFortaleza de Valença - Attraction in BragaCapelas e Coro Alto
- Attraction in PortugalCastelo de Lindoso
- Attraction in PortugalCitânia de Briteiros
Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.
in partnership with getyourguide
Book popular activities in The Minho
Lonely Planet may earn a commission from affiliate links on our site. All recommendations and reviews reflect our own independent opinions.
The Minho and beyond
- destinationParque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
- destinationBraga
-
destinationViana do Castelo - destinationGuimarães
