Costa Verde Tour

Itinerary
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Pass By: Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde, Rua da Igreja, Vila do Conde 4480-754 Portugal

You will pass the center city and see the main church ´Igreja de Matriz´

Stop At: Alfandega Regia – Museu da Construcao Naval, Largo da Alfandega, Vila do Conde 4480-702 Portugal

you will visit the perfect replica of the Ship that discovered Brazil in the year 1500 and the museum of shipbuilding, navigation and overseas trade.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Capela do Socorro, Largo da Alfandega, Vila do Conde 4480-702 Portugal

In the end of your visit in Vila do Conde you will visit a small catholic chapel that was constructed facing Mecca.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Praia Redonda, Av. dos Banhos, Povoa de Varzim 4490-407 Portugal

You will follow your way driving along the beaches of Póvoa de Varzim and see the tiny fishermen´s cottages along the way.

Stop At: Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, Farol de Esposende / Forte de São João Baptista, 4740, Portugal

In Esposende you will drive along the main avenue and see the lighthouse and the fortress.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: O Navio Gil Eannes, Doca Comercial, Viana do Castelo 4900 - 321 Portugal

Along our drive through Viana do Castelo you will see hospital boat Gil Eanes. This boat began operating as a hospital in 1955, supporting for decades, the Portuguese cod fishing fleet which operated on the banks of Newfoundland and Greenland.

Stop At: Forte Santiago da Barra, Rua Dos Mareantes, Viana do Castelo 4900-350 Portugal

In Viana do Castelo, you will get to know the fortress of ´Santiago da Barra.

In a dominant position on the banks of the Lima River, the Santiago da Barra fort had the function of defending the anchorage and the people of Viana da Foz, now Viana do Castelo.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Museu do Traje, Praca da Republica Centro Historico, Viana do Castelo 4900-520 Portugal

The Viana do Castelo Costume Museum was created in 1997 to study and disseminate the identity and ethnographic heritage of Viana through its exponent, Viana's costume that is the popular, rural, feminine costume worn in the villages around Viana do Castelo.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Santuario de Santa Luzia, Estrada de Santa Luzia, Viana do Castelo 4900-408 Portugal

After your visit to the center of Viana do Castelo you will follow your way to the top of the Santa Luzia hill.

Here will be shown the breathtaking view from the Hill of Santa Luzia and visit the sanctuary.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Torre do Relogio de Caminha, Rua da Torre do Relogio, Caminha Portugal

In Caminha, you will pass the central square and the old tower. Here you will also have some free time to lunch.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fortaleza de Valenca, Centro da Cidade, Valenca 4930-619 Portugal

The last stop is in Valença do Minho, a historical village in the north of Portugal.

Valença is located on the border of Portugal and Spain and is known for the fortress. You will visit the fortress, wander around the ancient center city and enjoy the small streets, and take the opportunity to appreciate the typical handcrafts in the stores.

Before you return to Port you will see the amazing view on the Minho river and Tui in Spain.

Duration: 30 minutes