How to spend top weekend in Braga - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Journey to the Church Bom Jesus Do Monte
Mount Espinho is located 7 kilometers from Braga. The Church Bom Jesus do Monte was built on it. You can get to it by choosing one of two ways. If you want to train your leg muscles, then go up to the church on the beautiful stairs Via Sacra height of 100 meters. It symbolizes the way of Jesus Christ to Calvary. There are 17 venues here.
Residents of Braga are funny and positive people. They are very hardworking, but, just like others they like to relax. National holidays in Braga are always celebrated in a big scale and are …
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Beautiful cathedrals and churches remain the main attraction of Braga. Many of them were built yet in the beginning of the Middle Ages. The local citizens cherish the legacy of the past. …
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Torri Di Menagen Tower Climbing
You will see the tall tower of Torri di Menagen on the Place de La Republique in Braga. It was part of a town castle built in the 11th century in the past. Today it is in ruins. However, this granite tower is still intact. You will have the opportunity to visit it to climb to the observation deck. It is located at an altitude of 13 meters. You will see that the space of Torri di Menagen is divided into several rooms when you enter the tower. Stairs made of wood unites them. It is on it that you will climb to the top of the tower. You can enjoy the panorama of Prague here.
Get Vivid Impressions during Canyoning
If you decide to do canyoning, you can contact the firm Toboga in Braga. You will rent all the necessary equipment here. You will be picked up from the hotel and taken to a beautiful canyon. Your adventure will begin here. You'll spend a few hours here. You will make a few jumps from a height, go down the slope on a rope and cross the rope through the gorge. You will experience incredible emotions after you overcome all the challenges. An experienced instructor will be near you. He will help you and take pictures. This is also included in the cost of extreme entertainment.
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Peneda-Gerês National Park Journey
You can reach the Peneda-Gerês National Park by car or public transport from Braga. It is located between the Serra da Peneda and Serra do Gerês Mountains. The Park has an area of 700 square kilometers. There are many trails here. You will conquer them by bike or on foot. You will overcome 60 kilometers during the journey. It is necessary to follow by signs. Directions are indicated on them. Part of the way will be on the ground, and part - on asphalt.
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Spend Good Time while Kayaking
You will have the opportunity to go kayaking during your vacation in Braga. You will rent a longboat with a pointed bow and stern. You should also hire an instructor. He will help you choose a route based on your physical fitness. The instructor will also teach you how to control the kayak with a two-bladed paddle. You will go with him to make rafting on the mountain river.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Braga and surroundings
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Braga
♥ Restaurant 'Turismo' Barcelos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Histórico by Papaboa' Guimarães. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Chello’s' Guimarães. Type - Traditional cuisine. 17.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Pedra Furada' Pedra Furada. Type - Traditional cuisine. 18.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'S. Gião' Moreira de Cónegos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Restaurant 'Turismo' Barcelos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Histórico by Papaboa' Guimarães. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Chello’s' Guimarães. Type - Traditional cuisine. 17.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'Pedra Furada' Pedra Furada. Type - Traditional cuisine. 18.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Restaurant 'S. Gião' Moreira de Cónegos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 20.7 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Braga
♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Tebra' , 59.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Montalegre' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Monterreal' , 72.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Tebra' , 59.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Montalegre' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 70.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Monterreal' , 72.7 km from the center. On the map


Public palaces near Braga
♥ Palace 'Episcopal Palace of Braga' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Castle of D. Chica' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palácio Igreja Velha' , 14.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Palace of the Dukes of Braganza' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Paço de São Cipriano' , 20.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Episcopal Palace of Braga' , 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Castle of D. Chica' , 4.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Palácio Igreja Velha' , 14.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Palace of the Dukes of Braganza' , 16.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Paço de São Cipriano' , 20.9 km from the center. On the map


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Initially, only tourists coming from the EU/EEA area were eligible for simple entry to Iceland without any testing or quarantine. However, everyone can apply today and provide proof of vaccination. Note that the vaccine must be certified by the European Medical Agency. Full requirements can be found in the guidance provided by the Chief Epidemiologist of Iceland. If the vaccine is validated by the WHO (World Health Organization), this international certificate (the International Certificate of Vaccination or the Carte Jaune/Yellow Card) is also accepted by Iceland’s government.

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