Things to see and do Porto And North

You cannot leave Guimarães without going to the Penha hill. The road that leads to it crosses a thick, rich and varied forest; at every moment, at every turn, you will want to stop and walk there. On the way down, panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. It would also be a shame not to spend a night at the pensão da Penha or at the campsite, so that you can explore this magnificent natural site. You can also play minigolf there. It is possible to hike through the forest, ask at the tourist office.

The castle, now in ruins, was the scene of a historical episode: in 1368, when the Castilians laid siege to the town, a lady from the village gathered all the flour left in the starving town to make bread. She throws them to the Castilians to make them believe that the besieged still have plenty of provisions. The Castilians, duped, lift the siege and leave the city. The church of Santa Maria dos Anjos dominates the south of the Praça Deu-la-Deu and houses the tomb of the local heroine. Nice coffered ceilings and walls covered with azulejos.