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More to see in Guimaraes

Guimaraes is a great destination for those who prefer ancient cities with their own history, atmosphere, culture. Indeed, this city has something to tell - there are more than enough attractions here. And it wouldn't harm to explore them all with the help of the most popular transport in Europe - a bicycle. The city is perfect for biking tours, so you can rent a suitable bike in Get Green. You can start exploring the city from its main attraction - Parque do Castelo e Paco dos Duques de Braganca. This is not only a castle but also a park, which means “double pleasure”. While on a bicycle, many people also explore MTB cycle route. Fans of active pastime prefer to relax in Foxtrot Aventura. This is your chance to try out canyoning and paintball, which never goes unnoticed by the human body: you'll definitely get a surge of the extreme hormone. Interesting tours are offered by Waypoint94 Outdoor Tours, it wouldn't harm to try them out. Laser tag enthusiasts will open Parque de Lazer das Taipas, which can brighten up your leisure in the cradle of Portugal, as Guimaraes is often called. Those wishing to find a way out of an escape room are recommended to visit Escape Game Guimaraes - only positive emotions are guaranteed. It offers really sophisticated and thought-out puzzles able to confound even the most avid players and skeptics. Nevertheless, this activity never leaves anyone indifferent, being a must-have in any case. Another center of this kind is On Escape, which … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Guimaraes

Shopping, streets and outlets

Among souvenir shops, 9 Séculos is one of the most famous. It is housed in a historic building. During the reconstruction it retained stone walls with rough finish, which are now an important part of the interior. The choice of souvenirs is very large, from unique paintings and postcards, to tea and chocolate of local production. They sell great accessories in vintage style. You can choose a beautiful photo frame, … Open

Hotels with history of Guimaraes

The beautiful building of the former Augustinian monastery was chosen as the location of the Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes which was founded in the 12th century. Its scenery is also full of historical luxury; the building has both stone and wooden poles, skillful painting on the walls and ceiling, all preserved. The historic furniture and old carpets help lay emphasis on the atmosphere. A charming courtyard with … Open

Advices for travellers

6. Shops open at 9:00-10:00 am and receive customers until 7:00 pm. A small lunch break is possible at midday, Saturday is considered a shortened working day, and Sunday is a day-off. 7. Shoppers should pay special attention to clothing and footwear made from locally produced leather, which is distinguished by high quality and reasonable prices. No less popular souvenirs include jewelry, ceramics and alcoholic … Open

Active recreation

Those wishing to party all night will find facilities to their liking in the cradle of Portuguese statehood. For example, those who prefer quiet and relaxed time in a bar will appreciate Convívio Bar Associativo, fans of great cocktails should be advised to visit Poncha's Madeira Bar, while Marau's Bar can be a perfect choice for those who want to dance to incendiary bits all night long. Bar Cara & Coroa will … Open

Festivals and events in Guimaraes

The city has two interesting festivals related to students. The first one takes place in late November and is called the Nicolini Festivals. At this time, at night you can see the colorful procession with the so-called "pine" followed by a week of parties. Then Maçãzinhas starts, which always falls on December 6. This is a kind of invitation for a date - during the festival, girls play the role of a window or … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

The mini-hotel Casa Dos Pombais is another fine establishment located near outstanding historical sights. It is also ready to offer guests three comfortable rooms, all decorated in a romantic style and having stylish, antique mahogany furniture. The hotel makes available a banquet hall should you want to host an event, and in the warmer months, guests can organize an outdoor celebration in the garden. The … Open

Top sigths of Portugal

The Lisbon Oceanarium remains one of the most visited entertainment centers in the capital, where visitors can see more than 15 thousand marine creatures. There is a giant aquarium in the central part of the complex. The capacity of the aquarium is 4 million litres, and that makes it the second largest aquarium in the world, with the aquarium in Japan being the first one. … Open

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