Day trips from Braga
7 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Braga, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
16 km01 · Hidden townGuimarãesThe 'birthplace of Portugal', with a castle and a medieval centre.
Trains from Porto take about 1.25 hours.
30 km02 · Nature spotPeneda-GerêsPortugal's only national park: granite mountains, waterfalls and wild horses.
Easiest by car from Braga, about an hour.
85 km03 · Nature spotDouro Valley (Pinhão)Terraced vineyards along a winding river, reachable on one of Europe's most scenic train lines.
Trains from Porto take about 2.5 hours on the scenic Douro line.
85 km04 · Nature spot · SpainCíes IslandsWild islands with white sand and clear water off the Galician coast.
Boats sail from Vigo, Cangas and Baiona in the season, after you get a free permit online.
100 km05 · Hidden townAveiroCanals, painted moliceiro boats and Art Nouveau facades near the coast.
Trains from Porto take about an hour, from Lisbon about 2. The centre is walkable.
115 km06 · Nature spot · SpainRibeira SacraSteep river canyons lined with terraced vineyards in Galicia.
Easiest by car from Ourense or Lugo.
145 km07 · Nature spotSerra da EstrelaPortugal's highest mountains, with glacial valleys and shepherd villages.
Easiest by car. Buses run from Covilhã and Guarda to the nearby towns.Questions
Day trips from Braga: good to know
What are the best day trips from Braga?
Our favourite hidden places near Braga are Guimarães (16 km), Peneda-Gerês (30 km), Douro Valley (85 km) and Cíes Islands (85 km). All 7 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Braga?
All of them are within about 150 km of Braga in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.