Viana do Castelo

Today you can start your morning with a great breakfast at Pastelaria Fina café. Visitors recommend all kinds of teas, here you will be offered it for absolutely every taste!

In the past, the small wooden chapel on this site was visited by thousands of believers suffering from eye diseases. Today, not only believers come to this place, but also connoisseurs of architecture and world cultural heritage.
The Church of Santa Lucia is located on the site of the hill of the same name, which offers stunning views of the city. In 1927, National Geographic magazine called it the third most beautiful view in the world.

You can take the cable car down from the church. From here you can view even more of the city's details and have lunch nearby.
The funicular is 650 meters long and covers a drop of 160 meters in six to seven minutes. Just recently the funicular was modernized.

The main attractions you can see on the Republic Square. Almost all the buildings on the square were built in the 16th-17th century and have their uniqueness and preservation to this day.
The jewel of the Republic Square is the medieval fountain, which is more than 400 years old. The fountain rises on a stepped stylobate, and crowned by an orb in the form of a Christian cross. The main building on the square is the Gothic Pacos do Conseljo Town Hall. The main innovation of the square is the monument to Diogo Alvarez Correia, which was erected in 2009. In the 15th century, this man played an important role in the political games of Portugal.

Enjoy a delicious lunch and a pleasant atmosphere of the place. A very cozy cafe, with many delicious dishes and desserts.

This is one example of the city's fortifications that protected the inhabitants of the small town and the ships on the right bank of the Lima River.
The fortress has unique architectural features, but its good preservation was ensured by the restorations that led to the opening of the Office of Hospitality and Tourism on its territory.
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday: 09:00-12:30 a.m., 2:00-17:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday: closed

The Museo de Viana do Castelo presents you the whole history of the small town, with its great past, through numerous works of art from paintings to ceramics and exquisite azulejo tiles, each of which opens a veil to the past.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday: closed

Spend a pleasant evening in this simple but very pleasant restaurant with competent and attentive staff. It serves delicious meat and fish dishes. Here you should definitely try one of the cod dishes, the quality of which is very high.

Take a walk along this romantic beach. What could be better than a light sea breeze, soft sand and a colorful sunset?
There are many cafes and restaurants along the beachfront, where you can also stop and enjoy the beautiful sea views.

Welcome to the new hotel on top of Mount Santa Luzia, which offers beautiful views of the city of Viana do Castelo. Here you can relax by the pool, order a meal in the room, admire the historic Pouzade building or take advantage of one of the hotel's activities: active recreation and hiking trails.