Top Things to do in Viana do Castelo District
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What to do and see in Viana do Castelo District, Northern Portugal: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Viana do Castelo District, Portugal including Ponte Romana, O Navio Gil Eannes, Torre do Relogio de Caminha, Fortaleza de Valenca, Santuario de Santa Luzia, Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda, Parque de Lazer de Castelinho, Passadicos do Sistelo, Palacio da Brejoeira, Castelo de Lindoso.
Restaurants in Viana do Castelo District
1. Ponte Romana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,013 reviews
Reviewed By miguels618 - Almada, Portugal
Outstanding example of medieval bridge with Roman beginnings. It's made to connect both sides of the river by walking and doing that is a joy with impressive views all around.
2. O Navio Gil Eannes
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4.5 based on 818 reviews
Reviewed By Anfrist - Bucharest, Romania
This ship offers a very complete dive into the life of a sailor in modern days, showing living quarters, command rooms, engine rooms, decks, kitchen, social areas and medical ones. Very nice views as well.
3. Torre do Relogio de Caminha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By extreme_travelingIG - Estonia, null
Nice place. Caminha main Square. Lot o fplaces around take youre time and relax. Nice place to took some photos.
4. Fortaleza de Valenca
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4.5 based on 1,049 reviews
Reviewed By KaiamCarecho
it's worth taking the time to get to know this place! nice and historic place, Fortaleza de Valença.
5. Santuario de Santa Luzia
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4.5 based on 2,338 reviews
Reviewed By Soggy63 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A few years ago my wife and I walked through Viana do Castelo, whilst walking the Camino Portuguese and I saw Santuario de Santa Luzia on the hill but didn’t have time to visit. Last week we were back in Viana do Castelo and decided to visit and were not disappointed. Due to it being such a hot day we decided to make the journey up and down via the funicular railway, which itself is impressive. Santuario de Santa Luzia is a fantastic dome roofed church with beautiful paintings on the ceiling. The building is both impressive inside and out. From the steps the views over Viana do Castelo and the Atlantic Ocean as amazingly. Santuario de Santa Luzia is definitely worth a visit.
6. Santuario de Nossa Senhora da Peneda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By hans-jaguar - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
The sanctuary of “Nossa Senhora da Peneda” is dedicated to The Virgin Maria, Mother of Jesus. You can find this location when driving from Lindoso to Gaviera on the national road. You have two possibilities to visit the sanctuary, when you see it from the road, you have a small road on your left, who leads you to a Hugh parking possibility, first option. The second option is that you are continue on the main road until you arrive on a “T” junction, here you turn left and are arriving at the sanctuary, here you have allot less of place to park the car. The inconvenience of the first option is that you will have to walk along the Hugh staircase with some interruptions and about 160 stairs before arriving at the feet of the sanctuary. For the people who had enough of the walk, they can take the elevator at the right side of the staircase at the foot of the sanctuary. Enter in the elevator and put a piece of 50€ cent and push on the 3th level, so you will arrive on top and in front of the sanctuary, who is really need to see. It has being built at the end of the 18th and the 3th part into the 19th century. The Sanctuary is also integrated into the “Parque Nacional de Peneda e Gerês” and is about 150 km. From the city of Porto and on about 51km of the village of Arcos de Valdevez.
7. Parque de Lazer de Castelinho
8. Passadicos do Sistelo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By joelmlopes - Cascais, Portugal
Amazing side walking the river, with great places to dive and have a picnic. Also many different natural pools
9. Palacio da Brejoeira
10. Castelo de Lindoso
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By m_rioc2015 - Sao Martinho do Porto, Portugal
It is a old castle mainly used as a military station worth to visit and check also the ancient silos outside (espigueiros).
