Pedro’s Guidebook To Viana do Castelo and Surroundings
Food scene
This place offers full meals with drinks included for 4,90 euros between 12:00 and 14:00 (Monday-Saturday)
Pastelaria Dantas
269 R. Manuel EspregueiraThis place offers full meals with drinks included for 4,90 euros between 12:00 and 14:00 (Monday-Saturday)
The closest major supermarket from the apartment. I can be easily reached walking as it is located inside the Estacao Shopping Mall. It has extended hours and opens every day.
Continente Bom Dia Viana do Castelo
101 R. Gen. Humberto DelgadoThe closest major supermarket from the apartment. I can be easily reached walking as it is located inside the Estacao Shopping Mall. It has extended hours and opens every day.
FeelViana Beach Bar, located on Cabedelo Beach, invites you to unwind in the company of friends or family while enjoying the inspiring view and sound of the Atlantic Ocean right in front of you.
Chill-out in this setting with ambient music, drinks, snacks, light meals, and ice creams, all day long miss, and don’t miss out on our special Sunsets.
Bar da praia
FeelViana Beach Bar, located on Cabedelo Beach, invites you to unwind in the company of friends or family while enjoying the inspiring view and sound of the Atlantic Ocean right in front of you.
Chill-out in this setting with ambient music, drinks, snacks, light meals, and ice creams, all day long miss, and don’t miss out on our special Sunsets.
Excellent location at Cabedello Beach, good prices, and well-prepared dishes.
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Aquário Bar
1851 Av. do CabedeloExcellent location at Cabedello Beach, good prices, and well-prepared dishes.
A high-end restaurant just next to the Lima River with good food and environment. Cheaper options can also be found close to this restaurant.
Pecado Capital
A9 Praça da LiberdadeA high-end restaurant just next to the Lima River with good food and environment. Cheaper options can also be found close to this restaurant.
City/town information
Braga is a nearby city, which is the third-largest urban center in Portugal (after Lisbon and Porto). It is host to the oldest Portuguese archdiocese, the Archdiocese of Braga of the Catholic Church and it is the seat of the Primacy of the Spains. Nowadays, Braga is a major hub for inland Northern Portugal and it is an important stop on the Portuguese Way path of the Road of St James.
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Braga
Braga is a nearby city, which is the third-largest urban center in Portugal (after Lisbon and Porto). It is host to the oldest Portuguese archdiocese, the Archdiocese of Braga of the Catholic Church and it is the seat of the Primacy of the Spains. Nowadays, Braga is a major hub for inland Northern Portugal and it is an important stop on the Portuguese Way path of the Road of St James.
Guimarães is a nearby city in the district of Braga. Its historic town center is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition for being an "exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town" in Europe.
Guimarães has a significant historical importance due to the role it played in the foundation of Portugal. The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of Portugal" or "the cradle city" (Cidade Berço in Portuguese) because it is widely believed that Portugal's first King, Afonso Henriques, was born there, and also due to the fact that the Battle of São Mamede – which is considered the seminal event for the foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal – was fought in the vicinity of the city.
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GUIMARAES
Guimarães is a nearby city in the district of Braga. Its historic town center is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition for being an "exceptionally well-preserved and authentic example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town" in Europe.
Guimarães has a significant historical importance due to the role it played in the foundation of Portugal. The city is often referred to as the "birthplace of Portugal" or "the cradle city" (Cidade Berço in Portuguese) because it is widely believed that Portugal's first King, Afonso Henriques, was born there, and also due to the fact that the Battle of São Mamede – which is considered the seminal event for the foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal – was fought in the vicinity of the city.
Porto or Oporto is the second-largest city in Portugal and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto's metropolitan area has an estimated 1.7 million people (2019) in an area of 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi), making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal. It is recognized as a gamma-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Study Group, the only Portuguese city besides Lisbon to be recognised as a global city.
Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Port wine, one of Portugal's most famous exports, is named after Porto, since the metropolitan area, and in particular the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, were responsible for the packaging, transport, and export of fortified wine. In 2014 and 2017, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency. Porto is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago. Porto is also the home of one of the country's most successful football clubs, FC Porto.
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Porto
Porto or Oporto is the second-largest city in Portugal and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto's metropolitan area has an estimated 1.7 million people (2019) in an area of 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi), making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal. It is recognized as a gamma-level global city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Study Group, the only Portuguese city besides Lisbon to be recognised as a global city.
Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Port wine, one of Portugal's most famous exports, is named after Porto, since the metropolitan area, and in particular the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, were responsible for the packaging, transport, and export of fortified wine. In 2014 and 2017, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency. Porto is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago. Porto is also the home of one of the country's most successful football clubs, FC Porto.
Vigo is a nearby city in Spain, easily reached by Autna bus, train, or car. Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it sits on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ria de Vigo, the southernmost of the so-called Rías Baixas.
The municipality has an area of 109.06 km2 (42.11 sq mi) and a population of 295,364 in 2019, making it the most populous city in Galicia.
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Vigo
Vigo is a nearby city in Spain, easily reached by Autna bus, train, or car. Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it sits on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ria de Vigo, the southernmost of the so-called Rías Baixas.
The municipality has an area of 109.06 km2 (42.11 sq mi) and a population of 295,364 in 2019, making it the most populous city in Galicia.
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It is reachable on a day-trip from Viana by car, train, or bus.
The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century. In 1985, the city's Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Santiago de Compostela has a very mild climate for its latitude with heavy winter rainfall courtesy of its relative proximity to the prevailing winds from Atlantic low-pressure systems.
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Σαντιάγο ντε Κομποστέλα
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It is reachable on a day-trip from Viana by car, train, or bus.
The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century. In 1985, the city's Old Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Santiago de Compostela has a very mild climate for its latitude with heavy winter rainfall courtesy of its relative proximity to the prevailing winds from Atlantic low-pressure systems.
Lisbon-Viana trip takes about 4:30 hours by car or direct trains.
Lisbon is recognised as an alpha-level global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education and tourism. Lisbon is one of two Portuguese cities (alongside Porto) to be recognised as a global city. It is one of the major economic centres on the continent, with a growing financial sector and one of the largest container ports on Europe's Atlantic coast. The city is the 9th-most-visited city in Southern Europe, after Rome, Istanbul, Barcelona, Milan, Venice, Madrid, Florence and Athens, with 3,320,300 tourists in 2017.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, it was captured by the Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, the Crusaders under Afonso Henriques reconquered the city and since then it has been the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal.
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Lisbon
Lisbon-Viana trip takes about 4:30 hours by car or direct trains.
Lisbon is recognised as an alpha-level global city because of its importance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, education and tourism. Lisbon is one of two Portuguese cities (alongside Porto) to be recognised as a global city. It is one of the major economic centres on the continent, with a growing financial sector and one of the largest container ports on Europe's Atlantic coast. The city is the 9th-most-visited city in Southern Europe, after Rome, Istanbul, Barcelona, Milan, Venice, Madrid, Florence and Athens, with 3,320,300 tourists in 2017.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the second-oldest European capital city (after Athens), predating other modern European capitals by centuries. Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by a series of Germanic tribes from the 5th century, it was captured by the Moors in the 8th century. In 1147, the Crusaders under Afonso Henriques reconquered the city and since then it has been the political, economic and cultural center of Portugal.
Neighborhoods
This neighborhood has a nice trail by the beach which is great for walking or a morning run and it is 20 min away from the apartment.
Areosa
This neighborhood has a nice trail by the beach which is great for walking or a morning run and it is 20 min away from the apartment.
North Beach is 15 min walk away from the apartment. If you put your head outside of the window and look left you can see the sea even. North beach is good for walking/running and they have a kid’s playground and restaurants. Tip: walk to the Farol (lighthouse) or the Forte da Areosa (Fortress)
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North Beach
MarginalNorth Beach is 15 min walk away from the apartment. If you put your head outside of the window and look left you can see the sea even. North beach is good for walking/running and they have a kid’s playground and restaurants. Tip: walk to the Farol (lighthouse) or the Forte da Areosa (Fortress)
Sightseeing
Sanctuary of Saint Lucy' (Portuguese: Santuário de Santa Luzia), designed by Miguel Ventura Terra and dedicated to the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Lucy of Syracuse.
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Ιερό της Σάντα Λουζία
Sanctuary of Saint Lucy' (Portuguese: Santuário de Santa Luzia), designed by Miguel Ventura Terra and dedicated to the cult of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Lucy of Syracuse.
Around here you can find a tourist point, ferries to Cabedello Beach (during the high season), and many restaurants. During Christmas, you can find see the best-decorated part of the city.
Praça da Liberdade, 4900-326 Viana do Castelo, Πορτογαλία
Around here you can find a tourist point, ferries to Cabedello Beach (during the high season), and many restaurants. During Christmas, you can find see the best-decorated part of the city.
A shopping mall 13 minutes walk away from the apartment. Here you can find all the basics, like supermarkets, clothing stores, cinemas, electronics, restaurants, etc.
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Estacao Viana Shopping
101 R. Gen. Humberto DelgadoA shopping mall 13 minutes walk away from the apartment. Here you can find all the basics, like supermarkets, clothing stores, cinemas, electronics, restaurants, etc.
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
Τρόποι μεταφοράς
Autna buses connect Viana to Porto and Vigo (Spain) directly
For as cheap as 10 euros you can bus to Porto or a major Spanish city using Autna buses
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A Quintinha de Viana (grocery store)
There is a grocery store (A Quintinha de Viana) just next to the building with all the basics. Address: Largo Frei João da Rocha, 0
4900-382 (https://www.amanhecer.pt/nossas-lojas/loja/3044/)
Τρόποι μεταφοράς
Barquense offers direct shuttle connection to Porto airport
https://barquense.viageos.com/us/
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Cabedelo Beach
How to get there: Ferry-boat e cruzeiros no Rio Lima offers a 3 minutes ferry from Viana's Praça da Liberdade to Cabedelo beach for around 2 euros each way.
Cabedelo Beach is the first choice for local inhabitants of nearby Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by dunes and a pine forest, which includes two campsites, this pretty half-moon shaped Beach is one of the most popular in the region. Among its many regulars are surfers, windsurfers and bodyboarders who not only find the perfect waves for their respective sports