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#18 Viana do Castelo
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Regarded as the folk capital of Northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo is a stunning port city
complete with a medieval centre and sandy beaches. Prosperity during the Age of Explora-
tion means many 16
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Century buildings still stand in the old quarters along leafy boulevards
and narrow lanes, while a short hop from the centre reveals the Rio Lima estuary and won-
derful beaches. The city also makes the perfect base for exploring the surrounding natural
beauty with the Serra D'Arga Mountain and expanse of Lima valley nearby.
