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By Sérgio Carvalho, co-founder of Ra-Ro · View profile
About a 4-minute read
Green, lush and full of tradition, the Minho is the cradle of Portugal. It was here that the country was born, among castles and pilgrimages, and it is here that tradition is still lived every day, in embroidery, in clay and in festivals.
From Guimarães, where Portugal was born, to the wild Gerês, the Minho is a journey to the country's roots. In this guide we bring together the towns, the sanctuaries and the nature that define it, and at the end we show pieces of Minho craftsmanship, from hand embroidery to pottery with a strong identity.
What to see in Minho
Guimarães
The cradle of Portugal. It was here that the first king was born, and the castle and the historic centre, a World Heritage Site, keep that memory alive. An inscription recalls it: Portugal was born here.
Braga
One of the oldest cities in the country, of baroque churches and of the imposing sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte, with its stairway that climbs to the sky in a zigzag.
Peneda-Gerês National Park
Portugal's only national park. Mountains, waterfalls, wild horses and stone villages where time moves differently. Nature at its purest.
Viana do Castelo
On the banks of the river Lima, city of the Minho traditional dress and of filigree gold. From the top of Santa Luzia, the view over the river mouth is one of the most beautiful in the country.
To plan your trip, the official portal Visit Portugal gathers all the information about the region. And to discover the pieces linked to this territory, see our collection by region.
What to take home: Minho craftsmanship
In the Minho, people have always embroidered by hand, and clay is shaped into pieces of strong identity. Each motif tells a story, each piece carries the soul of a region where craftsmanship is still part of everyday life.
Where Portugal began, tradition continues. Take a little of the Minho, made by hand, with you.
Discover all the pieces by region at Ra-Ro.
