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Towns and Cities
Within the immediate area, we have some very
interesting towns and cities worth visiting:
Porto
is Portugal's second
city, famous for its port wine trade, is just an hour's drive
away. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. For
detailed information please click
here.
Santiago de
Compostela
is just 1.5 hours away over the border in Spain. It is
a city where, according to a legend, the remains of the apostle Saint
James were found. Nowadays the stunning city of Santiago is the second
most important Catholic Pilgrimage centre, after Rome. For detailed
information please click
here. Vigo
is the largest city in Galicia, over the border in Spain,
and only 45 minutes away. Known as "The Barcelona of the West". For
detailed information please click
here. Ponte de Lima
is a pleasant town named after its famous bridge
over the river Lima, with both Medieval and Roman sections. For detailed
information please click
here. Barcelos
is a medieval walled town. Worthy of a visit are the
Ceramics Museum, the largest market in Portugal, and walking tours
around the ancient Jewish quarter or in the streets with medieval houses
and Baroque manors. For detailed information please click
here. Lisbon is
Portugal's capital city. Although four hour's drive away
from Yavanna, it is well worth considering for those who
want to extend their stay. Lisbon is the westernmost
capital in mainland Europe. The historic centre of
Lisbon is built on seven hills, making some of the
city's streets too steep for vehicles. The city is
served by three funicular services and its famous trams.
For detailed information please click
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