City break in Guimaraes. Active leisure ideas for Guimaraes - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Guimaraes is a great destination for those who prefer ancient cities with their own history, atmosphere, culture. Indeed, this city has something to tell - there are more than enough attractions here. And it wouldn't harm to explore them all with the help of the most popular transport in Europe - a bicycle. The city is perfect for biking tours, so you can rent a suitable bike in Get Green. You can start exploring the city from its main attraction - Parque do Castelo e Paco dos Duques de Braganca. This is not only a castle but also a park, which means “double pleasure”. While on a bicycle, many people also explore MTB cycle route.

Fans of active pastime prefer to relax in Foxtrot Aventura. This is your chance to try out canyoning and paintball, which never goes unnoticed by the human body: you'll definitely get a surge of the extreme hormone. Interesting tours are offered by Waypoint94 Outdoor Tours, it wouldn't harm to try them out. Laser tag enthusiasts will open Parque de Lazer das Taipas, which can brighten up your leisure in the cradle of Portugal, as Guimaraes is often called.

Those wishing to find a way out of an escape room are recommended to visit Escape Game Guimaraes - only positive emotions are guaranteed. It offers really sophisticated and thought-out puzzles able to confound even the most avid players and skeptics. Nevertheless, this activity never leaves anyone indifferent, being a must-have in any case. Another center of this kind is On Escape, which is sure to surprise visitors with quests, which are as fun and interesting as local residents. This is an amazing experience for everyone, so everyone must try it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There are things to do for golf players - it's worth visiting a center with the simple name of Mini Golfe Penha. Besides enjoying the favorite game, this kind of leisure is perfectly suited for those who prefer aesthetic pleasure, as unimaginably beautiful green spaces please the eye here. Well, those who can not live a day without sports would be happy to visit Estadio D. Afonso Henriques. You only need to check the upcoming events, as interesting matches often take place here. It must be said that it’s simply impossible to imagine a Portuguese city without a sports arena. Centro Cultural Vila Flor is a place for those who want to watch some theatrical productions.

Among first-priority museums, it's worth noting Alberto Sampaio Museu, which is sure to impress all fans of sacred art. Museu da Sociedade Martins Sarmento will please archeology and anthropology buffs, and Casa da Memoria acquaints visitors with the history of the city as closely as possible. Laboratorio das Artes is another great place for all art connoisseurs. The name of another museum, once the home of the famous Portuguese writer Francisco Martins Sarmento who was lucky to be born in Guimaraes, is Museu da Cultura Castreja. Here you will find books, old cameras, household items, costumes - everything that may be of interest to fans.

The city has something to offer those wishing to buy something on a trip. Thus, Alma Portuguesa offers a wide selection of souvenirs and gifts to relatives or friends. For Portuguese cheese, you should go to Rota do Queijo Cheese Shop. Those who like walking through large malls will like Guimaraeshopping, and SurpriseMe Now is a great place for tourists looking for the best port wine in town. 9 Séculos is another great store for those who are looking for gifts to loved ones where you will find a lot of amusing gizmos. After shopping, it wouldn't hurt to visit spas. In the city, this kind of leisure is provided by centers like Ponha Aqui o Seu Pezinho and Taipas Termal.

Visiting local parks can help you find peace of mind and get an unforgettable experience. Montanha-Parque da Penha is number one on the list of the most noteworthy ones. It is a real Japanese garden in spirit - here you will find peace and tranquility. Serra Penha is another park famous for its ease and silence, it is a pleasure just to walk here. Largo República do Brasil is sure to impress all fans of green landscapes, and those looking for the beautiful flora will appreciate Jardins do Palacio de Vila Flor. Be sure to take children to Guimarães City Park. There are great playgrounds, you can have a picnic and see representatives of the fauna freely walking around the park.

Those wishing to party all night will find facilities to their liking in the cradle of Portuguese statehood. For example, those who prefer quiet and relaxed time in a bar will appreciate Convívio Bar Associativo, fans of great cocktails should be advised to visit Poncha's Madeira Bar, while Marau's Bar can be a perfect choice for those who want to dance to incendiary bits all night long. Bar Cara & Coroa will please those wishing to have a hearty meal, connoisseurs of beer should head to Secos Bar, and Casa Gourmet will be of interest to wine and port wine lovers who can taste their best varieties in town.