8 days in Braga Itinerary

Referred to as the Portuguese Rome for its number churches, Braga represents an old town that today is the country's third-largest city. Situated in northwest Portugal, Braga boasts many narrow pedestrian streets, plazas, and spiritual pilgrimage destinations.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Braga: Ponte Romana e Medieval (in Ponte de Lima), Viana do Castelo (Chafariz da Praca da Republica, Santuario de Santa Luzia, &more) and Fratelli Aquapark (in Fafe). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Se de Braga, step into the grandiose world of Guimaraes Castle, stroll through Praca da Republica, and squeeze the most out of the city with City Tours.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Braga trip itinerary builder website.

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