What to see on holiday in the north of Portugal
Northern Portugal is becoming increasingly popular as a holiday destination for families staying in vacation rentals. This region of Portugal has amazing attractions such as historical and cultural landmarks.
In recent years, the demand for self-catering holiday accommodation has grown. This has resulted in a wide variety of holiday apartments, villas, cottages and cottages that are now available to rent as self-catering holiday homes.
To fully enjoy the north of Portugal, it is advisable to opt for sightseeing tours, extreme sports and water sports that tourists can enjoy in this wonderful region.
Tourists must try water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling and canoeing on the beaches of northern Portugal. The north of Portugal is the perfect destination to try these extreme sports such as skiing, snowboarding and windsurfing. Tourists can make the most of their holiday trip to the north of Portugal by opting to try outdoor land sports such as biking, trail running and walking.
When staying in holiday homes in the north of Portugal, many tourists like to sample the great nightlife. Many go to the wonderful clubs and restaurants that are so common in this area. The clubs here offer many different types of music, including rock, jazz, and hip-hop.
The north of Portugal has many bars offering world-class beer and wine. One of the most attractive features of visiting the bars here is that tourists can taste the exotic Port wine. Tourists can enjoy fresh local food and wine served at many of the family-owned cafes and restaurants. This part of Portugal is particularly proud of its local seafood dishes and they are certainly worth a try if you get the chance.
When you are on vacation in the north of Portugal, you must try to see some of the wonderful museums. The Museu da Ceramica (Museum of Ceramics) is very popular with locals and tourists and is well worth a visit. The region is also rich in history and local architecture with many religious sites.
A good example of this is the city of Braga, which has many beautiful churches. Of special interest are the Sanctuary of Sameiro and the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus. It would also be wise to plan a trip to Chaves to see the 14th century castle. There is also a Roman bridge over the river Tamega and the mother church of Romanesque origin to see while you are there.
The north of Portugal is the perfect place to buy objects made of horn, wood and cork. There are also many decorative kitchen items that can be purchased as well. Many tourists buy the local port and take it to their friends as a gift. You can also buy some of the world’s best ceramics and handmade tiles (hand-painted tiles).
This region of Portugal is full of charm and the locals are very friendly. It is a great place to go on vacation as there are so many different things to do. Many families like to rent holiday villas and holiday apartments in this part of Portugal as holiday homes. Staying in vacation rentals in the north of Portugal is growing in popularity every year.