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Historical Towns and Villages Tours
Discover four unique routes through historic cities and villages in Portugal: Régua and Lamego, VN Cerveira and Melgaço, Arouca and Vale de Cambra, Ponte de Lima and Ponte da Barca. Each route reveals authentic landscapes, rich heritage and living traditions. An original and engaging journey through the historic heart of the country, full of charm, culture and identity.
Régua /Pinhão /Lamego
The Régua, Pinhão and Lamego region is one of the most historically, culturally and scenically rich regions in Portugal. Located in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is marked by vineyard-covered hillsides, centuries-old farms and the majestic Douro River. Peso da Régua stands out as the capital of the demarcated Port wine region, while Pinhão is enchanting for its river beauty and traditional architecture. Lamego offers a valuable historical heritage, with highlights including the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and the medieval castle. This region combines wine tourism, tradition and authenticity in a setting of rare beauty.
Arouca / Vale Cambra
The region of Arouca and Vale de Cambra, located in the Serra da Freita, is a treasure trove of history, nature and authenticity. Arouca stands out for its monumental monastery and the UNESCO-recognized Geopark, with unique geological phenomena and stunning landscapes. Vale de Cambra offers direct contact with rural tradition and a strong connection with nature. The region's historic villages, such as Canelas and Janarde, preserve schist architecture, ancestral customs and the peaceful pace of mountain life. This region is ideal for those seeking heritage, local cuisine and authentic experiences among mountains, rivers and Portuguese living memory.
Ponte de Lima / Arcos Valdevez / Ponte da Barca
The region of Ponte de Lima, Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez is one of the most enchanting places in Minho, where history, landscape and tradition harmoniously intertwine. Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in Portugal, enchants with its historic center, medieval bridge and gardens. Ponte da Barca, close to the Lima River, reveals riverside charm and traditional architecture. Arcos de Valdevez preserves the memory of the legendary "Recontro de Valdevez" and a remarkable Baroque heritage. The surrounding villages, such as Soajo or Sistelo, complete the scenery with granaries, terraces and an authentic and ancestral way of life.
Vila Nova de Cerveira / Valença / Melgaço
The Minho region, with highlights including Vila Nova de Cerveira, Valença and Melgaço, is a region with a strong historical and cultural identity, located next to the Minho River and on the border with Galicia. Cerveira is charming due to its artistic atmosphere and river landscape, Valença impresses with its fortified fortress and traditional commerce, while Melgaço preserves its medieval castle and wine traditions, such as the famous Alvarinho. The neighboring villages, such as Castro Laboreiro and São João da Longra, keep the rural Minho region alive with typical architecture, cattle raising and religious festivals. This region combines history, nature and Minho authenticity in a unique setting.