View of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza in Guimarães, a historic monument in northern Portugal.

Ponte de Lima is officially recognized as the oldest village in Portugal, thanks to the charter granted by Dona Teresa in 1125, mother of King Afonso Henriques. This historic document marked the beginning of the village’s administrative identity and reinforced its strategic importance in the territory that would become Portugal.

Discover Guimarães and Braga through a private journey filled with history, culture, and authentic local charm.

Guimarães and Braga, two jewels of the north of Portugal