Northern Portugal is becoming popular as a vacation destination among families staying in vacation rentals. This region of Portugal has incredible attractions such as historical and cultural landmarks.
In recent years, the demand for vacation rentals with their own kitchen has grown. This has resulted in a large variety of vacation apartments, villas, country houses, and country houses that are now available to rent as self-catering vacation homes.
To fully enjoy the North of Portugal, it is advisable to opt for sightseeing tours, extreme sports and water sports that tourists can enjoy in this wonderful region.
Tourists should try water sports such as kayaking, snorkeling, and canoeing on the beaches of northern Portugal. The north of Portugal is the perfect destination to try these extreme sports such as skiing, snowboarding and windsurfing. Tourists can make the most of their holiday trip to northern Portugal if they choose to practice outdoor land sports such as biking, walking and walking.
When staying in holiday homes in the north of Portugal, many tourists like to taste the great nightlife. Many go to the wonderful clubs and restaurants that are so common in this area. The clubs here offer many different types of music, such as rock, jazz, and hip-hop.
Northern Portugal has many bars offering world-class beers and wines. One of the most attractive features of visiting the bars here is that tourists can taste the exotic Port wine. Tourists can enjoy fresh local food and wine served in many of the family-friendly cafes and restaurants. This part of Portugal is particularly proud of its local seafood dishes and is certainly worth a try if you get the chance.
When on vacation in northern Portugal, you must try and see some of the wonderful museums. The Museu da Ceramica (Ceramic Museum) is very popular with locals and tourists and is well worth a visit. The region is also rich in local history and architecture with many religious sites.
A good example of this is the city of Braga, which has many beautiful churches. Of particular interest are the Sameiro Sanctuary and the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. It would also be wise to plan a trip to Chaves to see the 14th century castle. There is also a Roman Bridge over the River Támega and the Romanesque mother church to see while you are there.
Northern Portugal is the perfect place to buy horn, wood and cork objects. There are also many decorative kitchen items that can also be purchased. Many tourists buy the local port and take it home with friends as a gift. You can also buy some of the best ceramics in the world and handmade tiles (hand painted tiles).
This region of Portugal is full of charm and the locals are very friendly. It is a great place to go on vacation as there are so many different things to do. Many families like to rent vacation villas and self-catering holiday apartments in this part of Portugal as vacation homes. Staying in vacation rentals in the north of Portugal is gaining popularity every year.