Rich in natural spaces, ranging from the mountains to the countryside, including long stretches of river and beaches, the Alto Minho region has unique conditions for practising sports, leisure and tourism activities. Each of the municipalities in this territory has its own characteristics, which make it ideal for activities, especially

Montedor’s windmills look like something out of a dream. In Montedor, in the municipality of Viana do Castelo, you’ll find one of the most beautiful and well-preserved mills in Portugal. They arose as a result of the local cereal wealth. In this museum centre you can visit the only windmill

Green Wine, unique in the world, is an excellent reason to discover the region. Its name may be linked to the predominant colour of the region in which it is produced or to its peculiar acidity, as if the grapes were picked green. The vineyards, which are mainly concentrated along

It is the only national park in the country and has been classified as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It covers an area of more than 70,000 hectares spread across the north of Portugal, namely in the municipalities of Arcos de Valdevez, Montalegre, Ponte da Barca, Terras de Bouro and

Alto Minho is crossed by two centuries-old routes of the Portuguese Way of Santiago de Compostela, one inland and the other along the seafront, which offer very interesting travelling experiences in terms of cultural, natural and religious heritage. The inland route runs from Ponte de Lima to Valença, a total

To mark the festive period of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, “Viana, Heart of Christmas” presents over a hundred proposals and initiatives. Christmas Square, Christmas Market, children’s activities, concerts, street entertainment, exhibitions and New Year’s Eve are the highlights of an enhanced and captivating programme. Praça da República has once

Viana do Castelo has set up a giant multifunctional tent with a giant screen to watch the 2022 World Cup matches. The “fan zone” aims to “become a space for socialising and entertainment in the city throughout the month of December. Alongside the matches, the associated co-promoters will be promoting

Between the 7th and 9th of October 2022, the historic centre of Viana do Castelo will be filled with sweet things made in Minho. Corn biscuits from Paredes de Coura, cakes from Vizela, pilgrimage sweets from Amares and jams and liqueurs with honey from Serra d’Arga, as well as the

Between Friday and Saturday (16 and 17 September), Portugal will host Brazil at the Viana do Castelo Cultural Centre to discuss access to the play-offs for the 2023 Davis Cup Finals, which will take place in March 2023. In the capital of Alto Minho, the two teams will face off

The Gil Eannes Hospital Ship, built in Viana do Castelo in 1955, supported the Portuguese cod fleet operating on the Newfoundland and Greenland banks for decades. When the cod fleet was decommissioned, it was left to rot in the Lisbon docks for years. On 31 January 1998, it was given

Coral Beach in Viana do Castelo is a favourite walk for dogs. Since 2017, the beach has been officially dog-friendly. All dogs are welcome at Praia do Coral, as long as they comply with the safety rules: Along the beach there are rubbish bins and bags for animal waste, which

Let the butlers and women of Ribeira dress up and put on their best gold, the pride of a ‘chieira’ that only Viana do Castelo has meaning for. Let the fishermen prepare their shirts and flowers to decorate their boats. Let the floats be embellished. It’s time to dye the