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

 

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.

 

Romantic Getaway in Coimbra

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 .

 

Romantic Getaway in Funchal

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.

Romantic Getaway in Braga

 

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 .

 

Romantic Getaway in Guimarães

 

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

Romantic Getaway in Monsaraz

 

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.

Romantic Getaway in Óbidos

 

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.

 

Romantic Getaway in Guarda / Serra da Estrela

 

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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