Geres National Park (30 km) - Peneda-Geres is of particular note because it is the only National Park in existence in Portugal. Founded in 1971, it covers an area of 72,000 hectares and has an extraordinary diversity of climate and scenery, comprising the transition zone between the Mediterranean and Euro-Siberian regions. Because of this, flora and fauna are found that are rare or non existent in other parts of the country. Human occupation dates back 7,000 years and Megalithic, Celtic and Roman monuments are found frequently.
Bom Jesus Natural Park - Close to Bom Jesus church, you can see the view from Gerês and Soajo Mountains to Esposende and Viana´s beaches. In this place, the architecture, with different shapes and styles, with the stairs, chapels, and the Bom Jesus church in Neoclassical style (beginning of 19th century). Inside the temple, there is a Latin cross shape, and it's worth a visit. You must also visit the lifts, powered by water.
Sameiro Sanctuarie (2 km)– Sameiro was built in 1870 and it is a place of the Marian cult.
Braga Historical Centre (5 km) – The main cathedral was built in the 12th century. Biscainhos Museum and Garden, Coimbras Chapel and House original temple of the 16th century, Towers and arches of the Braga Castel, Bishop’s Palace and Stª Bárbara Garden are some of the places that we suggest.
By Car:
From Oporto:
- On the A3, follow the Circular of Braga heading to Braga South.
- On your right-hand side you will see the Carrefour Hypermarket.
- Keep going on the circular until the Repsol Shop, then you must take the right lane and exit to Avenida João XXI.
- On your right side will see the amusement park Bracalandia followed by a roundabout. There you must take right turn, heading to Bom Jesus.
From Vila Verde:
- You will have to head to Bom Jesus passing through Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata until you arrive at a roundabout. - There you must turn left to Avenida João Paulo XXI then you must follow the above-designated passage.
From Barcelos:
- Take the EN 103.
- The entrance to the city is made in Ferreiros, in a roundabout.
- You must turn left heading to Estadio or Braga Este, entering the Circular of Braga.
- Pass the tunnel and head to Bom Jesus, following Avenida Padre Júlio Fragata (you will see a hypermarket on your left-hand side).
- At the roundabout, turn left to Avenida João XXI, following as explained above.