The Best of Minho
Northern Border of Portugal
Minho, North Region of Portugal -
The Best of Minho to the Douro, starts with its beautiful landscapes, its rich historical heritage, its vineyards and its typical and
traditional cuisine.
The Picturesque Minho - Cradle of the Nation, "O Minho! Jardim de Portugal", as reported by José Augusto Vieira in his famous book and reference work
Picturesque Minho (1886-1887) [
1] enchants us with its cities
historic towns, green valleys, cozy villages and hospitable people.
Landscape at Vieira do Minho © / Illustration
1. Minho, the Land of Vinho Verde
Between the Minho and Douro rivers, the Vinhos Verdes (DOC) vineyards extend over 34,000 ha, in the northwest region of Portugal (the Minho). In your
Traditionally, many vines are supported by trees, such as oaks and plane trees, among others.
For decades, the green wine was
the most representative wine of all wines in Portugal.
2. Minho's Kitchen
Minho,
terroir of the
Vinhos Verdes, prides itself on its traditional cuisine from the
North .
Cod here, like everywhere else, is always one of the favorite products and dishes. But the
papas de sarrabulho, the rojões and
the
green wines are among the most authentic products of this land.
Viana do Castelo
The
District of Viana do Castelo, with ten municipalities, corresponds to the territory of the
Alto Minho.
The capital of the
District of Viana do Castelo, as well as the
municipality of the same name, is the city of
Viana do Castelo.
Braga
As for
Braga, in
Baixo Minho, it is the capital of the district and the municipality
de
Braga, besides being the capital of the entire
Minho region.
The Best of Minho... ... coming soon.