North Portugal

www.portocvb.com

This website provides detailed information and resources need by companies who would like to plane a convention, incentive or meetings to take place in the town of Porto.
It also includes companies who provide day tours and fun events to be added to the trip.

www.rt-atb.pt

This website contains information about the north-eastern region of Portugal, featuring the villages of Boticas, Chaves, Montalegre, Pedras Salgadas, Valpaços, Vidago and Vila Pouca de Aguiar and the surrounding areas. It has an excellent list of events and information on accommodation is detailed and includes pictures. There is general information on each area as well as useful addresses and contact numbers.
This website is still being developed and is currently in Portuguese only.

www.bragancanet.pt

This website provides detailed information on the north-eastern region of Portugal, featuring the villages of Vinhais, Bragança, Vimioso, Miranda do Douro, Mogadouro, Macedo de Cavaleiros, Alfandega da Fé, Carrazêda de Ansiães, Vila Flôr, Mirandela, Torre de Moncorvo e Freixo de Espada à Cinta and the surrounding areas.

Information is available on the history of the region, events, bank holidays and festivals, museums and accommodation.

The website is in Portuguese only.

www.rtam.pt

This website provides information on the Alto Minho region of Portugal. A map of the region is available and visitors to the site can – through the “Journey into ….” website page - access a brief history of each major town, including details on the Santiago da Barra Castle Congress Center in Viana do Castelo.

Brief information on local food and culture is provided and details of Alto Minho arts and crafts are available through a link to www.artesminho.com. The website provides information and contact details for local craftsmen. Crafts can be sourced by either product or area and a list of major craft shops is included.
Several driving routes are suggested. The Santiago Route offers the visitor a choice of 5 different travel itineraries and provides historical background on each of them. The wine routes give brief information on each area and contact details for Quintas. The Roman Art Route is helpful to those who wish to select a driving route which will enable them to visit specific historic buildings and monuments.

This website provides detailed information about the region and offers excellent listings of all types of accommodation which can be booked online. The section on local arts and crafts is detailed and very good but available only in Portuguese and Spanish.

www.rtvm.pt

This website deals with the Verde Minho Region (the area north-east of Porto), including the towns of Amares, Braga, Fafe, Famalicão, Póvoa de Lanhoso, Vieira do Minho, Vila Verde, Vizela and the surrounding areas.

Information is available on travel agencies, accommodation, arts and crafts, nightclubs, bars, leisure pursuits, exhibition centers, local fairs, festivals, restaurants, museums, historic buildings, car rental agencies, congress facilities and public transport.

A good directory of local services and accommodation, including a useful bed and breakfast section, is provided and the site has a link to the Association of “Garrano” Horses. The website is available in Portuguese only.

www.cm-guimaraes.pt

This website provides information on the town of Guimarães , a brief summary of its history and a detailed calendar of events. The website is still under development and is available in Portuguese only.

www.cm-stirso.pt

This website provides information on the town of Santo Tirso and the surrounding area. It gives information on the town: a brief history , details of local museums, restaurants and typical dishes. Listings of major events are given on the home page. The best feature is the information about local museums and restaurants.

www.cm-pvarzim.pt

This website provides information about the town of Povoa de Varzim and its traditions. Detailed lists of what to see and do are displayed in the sections “What to See” and “What to do”. The best features are the sections dealing with arts and crafts, workshops, transport details, marina prices, accommodation, local events and what to see.

This website has links to major airlines and car rental agencies which operate from Porto airport.

The website is still being developed. An English version is available.

www.cm-matosinhos.pt

This website provides information on the town of Matosinhos, situated northwest of Porto, and the surrounding area. It provides a brief history of the town, information on cultural activities, museums, public libraries, monuments and tourism. The ‘Tourism’ section offers three different driving routes and an accommodation list is also provided. This website, which is available in Portuguese only, includes information on local council and its policies.

www.portoturismo.pt

This website deals with Porto, Portugal’s second largest city. It provides comprehensive information on the city: how to get there, what to see and do, how to get around on public transport, its history, historic buildings (including pictures of landmark buildings), literature, music, fashion , events and accommodation. The accommodation section provides links to hotel websites. Listings of annual events and details of congress and seminar facilities are also featured. A map of the city is available and specific buildings can be located by clicking on the map. Details of walking tours and maps are provided. The best features are the list of events and the section dealing with the city’s history.

www.cm-gaia.pt

This website provides information on the town of Vila Nova de Gaia which is located on the south bank of the River Douro, opposite the City of Porto. A menu in English can be accessed by clicking on the English banner next to ‘turismo’. Details on how to get to the town, its history, local festivals, public libraries, monuments and museums are provided. A map of the town and the address of the Council Tourist Office are also given.

www.cm-espinho.pt

This website is still being developed and would be of more interest to businesses and property developers than to the average tourist. The information provided is, for the most part technical, but there is a section on costumes and tradition which may be of touristic interest.