Viana do Castelo – one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal
Viana do Castelo is a splendid Portuguese city, one of the most beautiful in the entire country. It is located in Northern Portugal, in a subregion known as Minho-Lima.
The town is renowned for its spectacular scenery, as well as for its monuments, most of which are situated into the city’s historic downtown.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Viana do Castelo is a municipality capital, and dates to a pre-Christian era. It can be reached by air, through a flight taken from the airport in Porto, and then continue by train towards the city.
You can also arrive in Porto by bus, and again, take the train to Viana do Castelo. If you own a car, you can drive yourself there, and do note that traffic through the city is smooth and the roads are evidently marked.
Once you’re there, you can get around by a rented vehicle, by bus, bicycle or on foot, and you will be particularly inclined to opt for the pedestrian way of exploring the city as the scenic area of Viana do Costelo is predominantly located in the historic downtown, and that spot can be easily seen on foot, especially since many attractions there are not accessible by car.
If you’re interested in visiting Viana do Castelo, do take a stroll towards the coastline as the city’s beaches make for one of the most enjoyable attractions in the town.
There are churches, cathedrals, old buildings and monuments that can be all admired in Viana do Castelo, and if all the sightseeing enhances your appetite, do visit the city’s numerous restaurants that tempt tourists with local fish specialities, green soup or exquisite Asian cuisine.
