Viana do Castelo

Experience the Inspiring Magic of Viana do Castelo Theatre Festival

From November 8th to 17th, the Teatro Municipal Sá de Miranda will host the 8th Viana do Castelo Theatre Festival, an initiative led by Teatro do Noroeste – Centro Dramático de Viana and the Viana do Castelo City Council. This year’s festival features not only an impressive lineup of performances

Portugal is Art: Experience the Rich Artistic Heritage of Portugal with Turismo de Portugal

Portugal is Art: Discover 5 Unforgettable Aspects of Portugal’s Art, Heritage, and Culture

Discover Portugal as an open-air gallery with Turismo de Portugal’s new campaign, ‘Portugal is Art.’ Explore the country’s rich heritage, vibrant urban art, wine tourism, and authentic gastronomy in every corner. Art and Tradition Around Every Corner The “Portugal is Art” campaign highlights the country’s artistic heritage, promoting immersive experiences

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Sailing World Championships in Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo will host, in the coming weeks, two world sailing championships that will bring around 800 athletes from 52 countries on five continents to the city. From June 22nd to 30th, the ILCA4 Youth World Championships will feature around 430 athletes, including 280 men and 150 women, accompanied

Viana do Castelo “Golden Quality” beaches

Viana do Castelo “Golden Quality” Beaches 

Viana do Castelo has 10 beaches considered “Gold Quality” by Quercus – National Association for Nature Conservation, in a guarantee of excellent quality for the 2024 bathing season. Thus, the beaches of Afife were awarded the gold flag , Arda, Paçô, Carreço, Norte, Cabedelo, Luziamar, Amorosa north, Amorosa south and

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Viana do Castelo awarded 11 blue flags in 2024

The Blue Flag Environment and Education Association (ABAEE) released the list of beaches that won the Blue Flag in Portugal for the 2024 bathing season, with Viana do Castelo having 11 award-winning beaches In the Viennese municipality, the beaches awarded the blue flag are: Ínsua, Afife, Arda, Paçô, Carreço, Norte,

New Year's Eve in Viana do Castelo

New Year’s Eve in Viana do Castelo

Still no plans for New Year’s Eve? We share with you the festive programme for the city of Viana do Castelo. The city of Viana do Castelo celebrates New Year’s Eve with fireworks at midnight from the River Lima. In Praça da Liberdade (enclosed space) between 00:00 and 06:00 there

Viana do Castelo is the heart of Christmas

Viana do Castelo is the heart of Christmas

“Viana Heart of Christmas” returns to mark the festive period of Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Viana do Castelo, from 8 December 2023 to 7 January 2024. Christmas Square, ice rink, mini carousel, ecological carousel, Christmas Market, street entertainment and circus entertainment, concerts, children’s activities, nativity scenes and exhibitions

Santa Luzia lift

Santa Luzia lift

The Elevador de Santa Luzia was inaugurated on 2 June 1923. Overcoming a gradient of 160 metres in six to seven minutes, the Santa Luzia Elevator is the longest of all the funiculars in the country, with its 650 metres, more than double the distance of the next one, the

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Viana do Castelo

Fantastic beaches, stunning natural landscapes, unique cuisine, to see and live and savor.

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Places to Visit

Viana do Castelo blends tradition with modernity amidst beautiful landscapes, innovative architecture, and a plethora of tourist attractions and activities to cater to every taste.

Activity

Viana do Castelo offers diverse activities on land and water, catering to sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, and families of all ages.

Leisure

Once you get to know this beautiful seaside town, it will be hard to leave. In this region you’ll discover that leisure time is never boring.

Amazing Nautical Sports Experiences by Quercia Houses
Explore the charms of Viana do Castelo in a unique and active way with a bike tour of the city.