8 days in Guimaraes Itinerary

The historical town of Guimarães was the birthplace of the first Portuguese king and served as the country's first capital.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Santuario de Santa Luzia and Aquaplay Piscinas. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Guimaraes: Ponte Romana (in Ponte de Lima), Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte (in Braga) and Passadicos do Paiva (in Arouca). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Centro Historico de Guimaraes, don't miss a visit to Praca de S. Tiago, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Montanha- Parque da Penha, and admire the sheer force of Cascata Tahiti.

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If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C.