Portugals 8 Best Cities for Getaways
Are the same people every day and the same places? Need a break? For the diagnosis is simple: tiredness of routine. The best solution to look good again is a weekend getaway in Portugal!
Ready for a weekend getaway in the city? Explore the best views, monuments and food that Portugal has to offer with our list of best destinations.
Viana do Castelo. One of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. Full of history, culture and tradition, Viana is a perfect city for a weekend getaway with your better half.
With its own atmosphere, the fruit of a history- filled past , Coimbra is a timeless destination that inspired the work of acclaimed poets and writers. At the sound of serenades and Fado, Coimbra will win your heart .
Strolling through the incredible parks and gardens, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, eating shards, drinking Madeira wine and getting lost in the narrow winding lanes are just some of the many unforgettable experiences that make this destination one of the most romantic in the country.
The Bom Jesus , atop a hill, from where one sees the whole city, is one of the binding sites . To get there you can climb its staircase (with more than 600 steps) or opt for the fascinating elevator of Bom Jesus - the first funicular built on the Iberian Peninsula and currently the oldest in service in the world, with the water balance system. In addition to the incredible view and its natural park, Bom Jesus also has two particularly romantic programs : a boat ride or a horse ride .
The picturesque city of Guimarães is one of the most important historical destinations in the country . Known as the “Cradle of the Nation”, Guimarães is a fascinating destination to visit for two: particularly for its castle , walls and medieval neighborhoods, very well preserved and therefore charming. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Set on a hilltop overlooking the Guadiana and the Spanish border, Monsaraz is the Alentejo near the sky. Airaa medieval village , made of lime and schist, Monsaraz maintains the atmosphere and magic of other times, as few places in the world.
Óbidos is one of the most impressive and romantic destinations in Portugal. Just over 80 km from Lisbon, this medieval city - still all walled - delights all who visit it. Óbidos Castle, built in the 13th century, is the star of the city and is one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal , functioning today as a guesthouse.
Mountainous landscape of Serra da Estrela , Guarda is the highest city in Portugal , where the air is clean, light and healthy. Heiress of a unique cultural heritage, the Guard encloses in its walls more than 800 years of history.
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