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Things to see in Braga (Portugal): 78 places and when to go

Braga is a city in Portugal with around 827,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 78 places in and around it, mainly History (46), Nature (14), Temples (11). The best known are Peneda-Gerês National Park, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte and Castle of Guimarães. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Portugal · 41.555, -8.4213
Population
About 827,000
Places
78 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (46) · Nature (14) · Temples (11) · Hiking (11) · Wildlife (8) · Architecture (6)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
OPO Porto, 40 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Serra do Soajo, at 1,416 m.

What to see in Braga

The places in and around Braga, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 54, by what you come to do:

When to go to Braga

The best time to visit Braga is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:19
  2. FebPossible10:23
  3. MarBest time11:40
  4. AprBest time13:08
  5. MayBest time14:20
  6. JunBest time15:00
  7. JulBest time14:44
  8. AugBest time13:40
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:51
  11. NovPossible9:37
  12. DecPossible9:00

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 78 of the 78 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Braga

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Braga?

The best known: Peneda-Gerês National Park, Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, Castle of Guimarães, Braga Cathedral, Citânia de Briteiros. In all, 78 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Braga?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.

How do you get to Braga?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 40 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Braga as the destination and these 78 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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