Porto Trip Overview
The beautiful Serra do Caramulo rises at more than a thousand meters of altitude, owner of landscapes of great natural beauty, picturesque mountain villages and several courses of crystal clear water. Throughout the mountains are picturesque villages and villages of great charm and tradition, some of which have been restored in recent years as a measure of heritage protection. Mata do Buçaco, designed and created by man for spiritual purposes, a green jewel in the heart of Portugal, is home to many mysteries and surprises.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Porto, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porto, Northern Portugal, Portugal
The beautiful Serra do Caramulo rises at more than a thousand meters of altitude, owner of landscapes of great natural beauty, picturesque mountain villages and several courses of crystal clear water. Throughout the mountains are picturesque villages and villages of great charm and tradition, some of which have been restored in recent years as a measure of heritage protection. Mata do Buçaco, designed and created by man for spiritual purposes, a green jewel in the heart of Portugal, is home to many mysteries and surprises.
Stop At: Reserva Botanica de Cambarinho, Cambarinho Campia, Vouzela Portugal
This reserve aims to preserve the species known as Loendro, one of the most beautiful and rare shrubs in the world. Within its limits the bush predominates, but there are also pine forests, oak trees, agricultural areas and marshes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alcofra, Alcofra, Viseu District, Northern Portugal
Visit to the Medieval Tower, it was built between the 12th and 14th centuries, on a primitive castle. At the time of its construction, it would be a Watchtower, probably belonging to a stately domain.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caramulo, Caramulo, Viseu District, Northern Portugal
In the middle of the mountain, discover and visit the magnificent and unusual museum of Caramulo, where you can admire from various works of art to vintage and sports cars. From its viewpoints, fall in love with the fantastic landscapes of this region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mata Nacional do Bucaco, R. Porta do Bucaco, Luso 3050-261 Portugal
The Bussaco National Forest occupies 105 hectares and has one of the best dendrological collections in Europe, with around 250 species of trees and shrubs with remarkable specimens. It is one of the national forests richest in natural, architectural and cultural heritage, and can be divided into three landscape units: Arboretum, Gardens and Vale dos Fetos and Relic Forest.
Inside you can also find the Palace Hotel do Bussaco, the Convent of Santa Cruz, the hermitages, the chapels of devotion and the Steps that make up the Via Sacra, the Fence with the Doors, the Military Museum and the commemorative monument of Battle of Bussaco, cruises, fountains and cisterns, viewpoints or forest houses.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Agueda, Agueda, Aveiro District, Northern Portugal
Every year, the city of Águeda teems with color and the joy of living! The Umbrella Sky Project has become a global hit and images of colorful umbrellas have traveled the world!
Duration: 30 minutes
