Travel to historical Guimarães
Enjoy the area's history, monuments and museums with a rental holiday home in Guimarães. Renowned for its cafes, mountain views and sightseeing, this city welcomes all visitors. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Guimarães
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Guimarães a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Amarante Golf Course (15.7 mi / 25.3 km)
- Caldelas Spa (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Quinta da Aveleda (16.3 mi / 26.3 km)
- Parque Aquático de Amarante (16.6 mi / 26.7 km)
- Magikland (16.9 mi / 27.2 km)
- Pedra Bela Viewpoint (20.2 mi / 32.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Guimarães
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Guimarães. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Penha (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Parque das Termas de Vizela (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Santa Barbara Garden (10.1 mi / 16.3 km)
- In Guas do Gerês (20.8 mi / 33.5 km)
- Termas Park (21 mi / 33.7 km)
- Arado Waterfall (21.1 mi / 34 km)
Transport to and around Guimarães
The nearest airport is in Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro), located 24.2 mi (39 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Vila Real (VRL), which is 32 mi (51.4 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Guimarães Station, Covas Station and Pereirinhas Station are the main stations in the city.