Last modified on Fri 7 May 2021 12.46 EDT
Winning tip: Walk to Spain on a Roman road
If you want something out of the ordinary with fantastic scenery and fascinating history, then go to
Terras de Bouro in
the far north of the country. This town is well worth a visit because it offers the chance to walk along a Roman road complete with original milestones. The Via Geira was built to link Braga with Astorga, now in Spain. It is signposted within Terras de Bouro. The trail winds through woodland and round mountains with spectacular views, waterfalls and, of course, the milestones. It goes through the Peneda-Gerês national park to Portela de Homem on the Spanish border. It’s magical – .