Guidebook for Braga
Food Scene
Traditional portuguese snacks only, has an outdoor space that has lots of sunshine. Right in front of the plaza where the main cathedral Sé is situated. Great music as well. Portuguese craft beer.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado da Saudade
59 R. Dom Paio MendesTraditional portuguese snacks only, has an outdoor space that has lots of sunshine. Right in front of the plaza where the main cathedral Sé is situated. Great music as well. Portuguese craft beer.
A Brasileira
17 Largo do Barão de São MartinhoThe oldest cafe in Braga!
Great food, wine, music, great ambience, very bohemian, cosy.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberna Do Félix
18 Largo da Praça VelhaGreat food, wine, music, great ambience, very bohemian, cosy.
The best ice-creams and cup cakes. Outdoor space under the sun, great quality products!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spirito Cupcakes & Coffee
19 Largo de São João do SoutoThe best ice-creams and cup cakes. Outdoor space under the sun, great quality products!
Vegetarian restaurant, for both lunch and dinner.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Vegetariano Anjo Verde
21 Largo da Praça VelhaVegetarian restaurant, for both lunch and dinner.
For eating nice tapas and drink great sangria!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domus Vinum - Wine Bar & Tapas
12 Largo da Sra. da Boa LuzFor eating nice tapas and drink great sangria!
The best traditional Portuguese food, in a very typical Portuguese restaurant. The owner's mother is the chef!
ADEGA MALHOA
17 R. Dom Paio MendesThe best traditional Portuguese food, in a very typical Portuguese restaurant. The owner's mother is the chef!
Everything Else
Tourist Office of Braga
1 Av. da LiberdadeTo get useful information about the city and surroundings, tours, etc.
It's the best bookstore in Braga with a nice cafe for lunch, coffee, or a glass of wine and a very secluded and peaceful garden.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bookstore 100th Page
118 Av. CentralIt's the best bookstore in Braga with a nice cafe for lunch, coffee, or a glass of wine and a very secluded and peaceful garden.
Natural Reserve Parque, great for camping, walking, swimming in crystal clear water, etc.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gerês
Natural Reserve Parque, great for camping, walking, swimming in crystal clear water, etc.
Esposende
Beach!
The 2nd biggest city. Very beautiful and only 1h on the train from Braga. Check time-tables inside de apartment. Get out in São Bento, which is downtown Porto, it's an amazing old train station.
329 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto
The 2nd biggest city. Very beautiful and only 1h on the train from Braga. Check time-tables inside de apartment. Get out in São Bento, which is downtown Porto, it's an amazing old train station.
Arts & Culture
Residence of the Crivos
37 R. de São MarcosIt's a beautiful building with an art gallery!
BragaShopping
33 Av. CentralCinema
For great photography exhibitions and events.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu da Imagem
35 Campo das HortasFor great photography exhibitions and events.
The main theatre which has been refurbished. Ask for a cultural agenda to check the shows.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theatro Circo
697 Av. da LiberdadeThe main theatre which has been refurbished. Ask for a cultural agenda to check the shows.
Sightseeing
A very beautiful garden with a outdoor cafe next to it.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín de Santa Bárbara
129 Rua Doutor Justino CruzA very beautiful garden with a outdoor cafe next to it.
Right opposite my apartment, apart from the Museum which is worth a visit, there is an immense and extremely beautiful and peaceful garden for walking, reading, meditating! The entrance is free.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de los Biscainhos
s/n R. dos BiscaínhosRight opposite my apartment, apart from the Museum which is worth a visit, there is an immense and extremely beautiful and peaceful garden for walking, reading, meditating! The entrance is free.
A sanctuary with a cafe offering the best view of Braga and mountains, a tram that takes you up pulled by water cables, and an enormous garden with a lake for boat riding. Great for watching sunset!
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bom Jesus do Monte
A sanctuary with a cafe offering the best view of Braga and mountains, a tram that takes you up pulled by water cables, and an enormous garden with a lake for boat riding. Great for watching sunset!
Great old monastery.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monasterio de São Martinho de Tibães
n.º 59 R. do MosteiroGreat old monastery.
An easy drive, a great small city, extremely picturesque, where Portugal was in fact born.
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GUIMARAES
An easy drive, a great small city, extremely picturesque, where Portugal was in fact born.
Drinks & Nightlife
Insólito Bar
47 Av. CentralFor late night drinks and dance.
Sardinha Biba
Praça Cândido Costa PiresClub for dancing.
Bar and cultural association with various events. It's a great old building with an outdoor space.
Velha-a-Branca — Estaleiro Cultural
23 Largo Sra. A. BrancaBar and cultural association with various events. It's a great old building with an outdoor space.
Pub Latino
Small but nice, (for smokers).
You can smoke inside, sometimes there is live music.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estudio 22 cafe.bar.galeria
22 R. Dom Paio MendesYou can smoke inside, sometimes there is live music.