Northern Portugal bite-sized trips

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Bite-sized trips

Northern Portugal

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Head off the tourist trail and into Portugal’s soulful northern region. Sip a small glass of port by the river in vibrant Porto, walk along the Peneda-Gerês pilgrimage route, try surfing in Peniche, or stroll through medieval Óbidos. Northern Portugal is full of rugged coastlines, vibrant historic cities, and pristine mountain landscapes. If you want to combine active experiences with culture and the beach, this is the place for you.

How does it work?

1. Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.

2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.

3. Your Portugal Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.

Not sure where to start? If you prefer, you can also choose from one of our individual Portugal tours or just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

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Man standing in front of an ornate blue and white tiled wall in Porto, Portugal

Welcome to Porto, the city of colourful houses, beautiful street art, delicious food and unique architecture. It is also the home of port, so where better to go on a port tasting tour at a local winery.

Terraced vineyards on steep hillsides in the Douro Valley, Portugal, overlooking a river and a small village

The Douro Valley is a picture perfect place: a long, green valley with a river snaking its way through the verdant landscape, lined with endless grape vines and dotted with the traditional white buildings.

Historic city of Coimbra, Portugal, with red-tiled roofs on a hillside and a clock tower overlooking the skyline

Become acquainted with Portuguese traditions and legends at the university of Coimbra. Once the capital of Portugal, there is a lot of history here and the university is one of the oldest in Europe.

Two seagulls on a rocky cliff in the Azores, Portugal, overlooking islands in a hazy blue ocean

Time to relax for a few days in Nazaré. With its rugged coastline and giant waves, this charming fishing village is normally more popular with local tourists.

Baroque church with twin bell towers, ornate staircases and patterned gardens in Portugal

The region of Minho, in the far northwest of Portugal, is a hidden gem! It’s home to the holy city of Braga and medieval Guimarães. But is probably best known for producing Vinho Verde – fresh, ‘green’ wine, which you will have the chance to learn more about and sample on this bite-sized trip.

Three boys holding hands beneath a rustic wooden sign in a mountain village with stone houses and forested hills in Portugal

Discover the picturesque slate villages of Serra da Lousã on this bite-sized trip. Enjoy the peace and beautiful views, stroll through the ancient villages and stay overnight in a ‘schist’ house for a real sense of history.

Scenic view of a winding river surrounded by lush green forested hills and scattered hillside houses in Madeira, Portugal

Time to slow the pace and experience another side of Portugal. Explore the undiscovered north on foot on this bite-sized trip in the Penede-Gerês National Park. You will follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and share the path with sheep herders as you stroll through the timeless countryside.

Chef chopping green onions on a wooden board beside fresh ingredients and cooked food in Portugal

This bite-sized trip takes you off the beaten path to Alvados, where you will stay in a unique hotel and try your hand at cooking a Portuguese meal. The Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park is close by, and there is plenty of time to explore its impressive limestone rock formations and caves.

Person sitting on a wall overlooking a town with white buildings, orange tiled roofs and a distant castle in Portugal

Step back in time in the walled medieval town of Óbidos. Stroll through its labyrinth of cobblestone alleys, walk along the city walls and sample a glass of Ginjinha - a regional speciality.

Couple walking through a vast rocky mountain landscape under a blue sky in Portugal

Get to know the rugged interior of Portugal on this bite-sized trip to the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, experience timeless mountain villages and learn more about the importance of sheep to the region on a wool factory visit.