Cultural Experiences

Do not miss a visit to the oldest village in Portugal – just 5 min from Carmo’s! Be sure to visit the Toys Museum, Terceiros Museum, Military Museum, International Gardens Festival (between May and October), Center for Interpretation and Promotion of Vinho Verde, traditional haberdashery … walk by the river and the Roman bridge… It’s an unforgettable village!… also THE LAGOONS NATURAL RESERVE, Unique environment in traditional MINHOTO style!

Music House, Matosinhos’s beaches, Foz do Douro, Ribeira, wine cellars and wine tasting…, San Francisco’s Church, ‘Ferreira Borges’ market, Porto’s Cathedral and the magnificent views of rooftops on this beautiful city, São Bento Station (included in the 11 most beautiful railway stations of the World) with its historical tiles, City Hall of Porto, Majestic’s coffee shop – which is symbol of Art-Nouveau in Porto, Old Jail of Porto – where one of the most important writers was imprisoned – Camilo Castelo Branco…, and last but not the least, you can do some shopping at “VISTA ALEGRE” among other options.

Tour around special demarcated region of Douro and UNESCO World Heritage site with a visit and lunch at a Wine Producer in the region with wine tasting.

Tour inside the historical centre of Guimarães (UNESCO World Heritage) – the Castle and the Duke’s Old city hall. Visit the historical centre of Braga, Bom Jesus site – where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sceneries over the city of Braga.

Visit Santiago de Compostela, UNESCO World Heritage site, walk around its narrow streets, taste their “tapas”, and then visit Valença do Minho and its fortress with its emblematic traditional shops.

Explore the beautiful beaches of Alto Minho, its sand and its bays…
Viana do Castelo – the Atlantic City and Caminha and its views over the Minho River.