Vieira do Minho: Portugal’s Fantastic Mountainous Municipality
Vieira do Minho is a charming rural community in the district of Braga in northern Portugal. Situated in a mountainous and forested region, the municipality is the perfect place to bask in the country’s beautiful outdoors. Looking for a place to stay will never be a problem in the area since there are a lot of accommodation options all over the municipality. The nearest international airport in the area is Francisco S. Carneiro Airport, located in the city of Porto, 30 miles away from downtown Viera do Minho.
Best Time to Visit
The most popular months in town for tourism falls in May, July, and August. During these times, the prices of most Vieira do Minho hotels increase due to the peak demand. October is also a popular month, especially during the Fiera de Ladra flea market season held in the first week of the month. Meanwhile, the month of November is the least popular time to be in the city. But hotel prices are down during this month.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most pictured areas in Vieira do Minho is the Canicada Dam at the Cavado River. Tourists also visit this concrete arch dam for hiking. For those who enjoy basking in the beauty of religious architecture, the Freguesia de Anjos Church and the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Socorro are the best options in town. Guests can stay at the luxurious Solar dos Anjos Boutique Hotel so they can have the best views of the town’s natural landscape every morning. They can also choose the Galicia Guesthouse so they will be within minutes away from the Peneda-Gerês National Park.