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Before you go
Your trip to Braga.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Braga – Braga Destination Braga and Guimarães Capital
How to get there
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Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) Maia · 50 km
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Estação de Braga 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Porto, suburban trains reach Braga Station in about an hour; direct buses also depart from the airport. Porto Airport (OPO) is about 50 km away. Confirm before you buy.
How many days
One day is enough for the historic center and Bom Jesus. With two days you can add Sameiro and the Monastery of Tibães.
When to go
April to October. Holy Week, between March and April, has night processions. São João, in June, fills the streets. Winter is cold and rainy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for the center. For Bom Jesus there are urban buses; Sameiro and Tibães are easier to reach by car or taxi.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Braga
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Morning
Cathedral and city center
Visit Braga Cathedral and walk through the downtown streets to Jardim de Santa Bárbara.
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Afternoon
Bom Jesus do Monte
Take the bus to Bom Jesus and climb the Baroque stairway on foot.
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Late afternoon
Sameiro
Continue to the Santuário do Sameiro, 3 km away, to see the view from the top.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Have dinner downtown and try bacalhau à Narcisa, a typical dish of Braga.
2 days in Braga
Day 1
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Morning
Braga Cathedral
Cathedral, treasury and Gothic chapels.
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Afternoon
Historic centre
Jardim de Santa Bárbara, Arco da Porta Nova and Paço do Raio.
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Late afternoon
Avenida Central
Stroll along Avenida Central and Praça da República.
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Evening
Dinner
Dinner in the centre.
Day 2
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Morning
Bom Jesus
Stairway and basilica of Bom Jesus do Monte.
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Afternoon
Sameiro
Sameiro Sanctuary and view.
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Late afternoon
Tibães
Monastery of Tibães, about 6 km from the center.
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Evening
Return to the center
Dinner in central Braga.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does Braga have the oldest cathedral in Portugal?
Yes, the Sé of Braga, begun in the 11th century, is considered the oldest in the country.
How do you get to Bom Jesus from the center?
By city bus, taxi, or car; it’s about 6 km.
When is Holy Week in Braga?
Between March and April, depending on the date of Easter, with processions and street decorations.
What to eat in Braga?
Bacalhau à Narcisa, papas de sarrabulho, and pudim Abade de Priscos.