Holiday Accommodation Braga

Self-catering accommodation in Braga is set in Portugal’s oldest city, where you can enjoy a wealth of historic architecture and discover a number of interesting museums. Perhaps the most prominent structure in the city is the cathedral, which dates back to the 1100s and features a blend of Romanesque, baroque and gothic styles. The narrow streets of the old city boast a number of other old churches, as well as magnificent buildings like the Archbishop’s Palace and the Tower of St James, which once belonged to Braga Castle. At an apartment in Braga you’ll also be in a great location for a spot of upmarket shopping, with a number of luxury boutiques to be found in the city centre.

The wider region around self-catering holiday homes in Braga offers wonderful sandy beaches on the coast, and breathtaking upland scenery further inland. The Costa Verde has an abundance of sublime restaurants serving seafood caught fresh from the Atlantic, which is no more than 20 minutes by car from apartments in Braga. Meanwhile the beaches here offer some of the very best surfing conditions to be found in Europe. The Minho region, which surrounds self-catering accommodation in Braga, is famous for its greenery, rolling hills and excellent wines. The enchanting upland scenery of the Peneda Geres National Park, a short drive northwest of Braga holiday apartments, is paradise for walkers, with a variety of terrains, flora and fauna to admire along its numerous trails.

Weather

At a holiday home in Braga you’ll most likely experience warm, sunny weather if you visit between June and October. The rest of the year is generally mild, although it can get chilly on the higher ground.

Best Time to Visit

In late June, the city of Porto, about an hour from Braga holiday rentals, celebrates Sao Joao, one of the most colourful and exciting street festivals in Europe.

Reaching Braga

Braga self-catering holiday homes and apartments are just one hour from the international airport in Porto (OPO).