Minho region
mountain | beach | architectural and historical heritage | landscape | gastronomy | tradition | hospitality
On the north coast of the country, lies this land of dense vegetation and profound historic wealth. It was here that the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques, was born in the early twelfth century, then extended the kingdom to the south, in what was regarded as one of the heroic feats of the Christian reconquest. The inheritance of a distant past is seen everywhere. Dotted with excellent solar mansions and coats with an aristocratic tradition of hospitality. Besides his art blameless, you can also enjoy a wide cuisine, excellent green wines - unique in the world - and a variety of crafts that blends the brightness of watermarked with the color of the embroidery area.
Rugged mountains, extensive sandy beach, architectural and historical heritage, exceptional cuisine, breathtaking scenery ... this is the region of Minho!

