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When to Visit

The climatic conditions in Braga are determined by the Mediterranean climate, which is traditional for the central part of Portugal. The summer season is short, warm, and dry, while the winter season is cold and wet. Throughout the year temperatures rarely fall under 0°C, the usual range is from +5°C to +27°C. 

Braga is a city, rich in architecture and sightseeings, opened for visitors round the year. Overall, it experiences a pleasant climate, with distinct seasons offering a variety of outdoor experiences for residents and visitors. Still, before coming here it's highly recommended to check the weather forecast and choose proper clothes and shoes for long walks.

Getting Around

Braga has a developed public transport network, perfect for the exploration of Braga historical sites. The main routes run from the railway station and the central square. From these points you can easily get to the suburbs and neighboring cities using one of 40 routes. The cost of a one way trip around the city is 1.50 euros.

You can purchase tickets onboard or at designated kiosks. You can also buy a full-day pass for 3.25 euros. Additionally, Braga is connected to other major cities in Portugal via the national railway network. The train station, located in the city center, offers connections to destinations like Porto, Lisbon, and beyond. For those who come by car there are all the comfortable options for parking near the main attractions. Also it's possible to rent a car or bike to go into the suburbs, and explore life of locals in Braga outside the historical center.

To get to the Bon Jesus church from the Biscainhos stop, located near the Arco da Porta Nova arch in the Old Town, there is bus number 2.

Travel Information

You can get an unforgettable experience while traveling in Braga if you consider a few simple Braga travel tips:

1. How to make the first trip to Braga unforgettable?

The best time to visit Braga is Easter during Holy Week. Tourists can take part in all the events, getting unforgettable impressions for many years.

Braga is famous for its temples, cathedrals and churches. While visiting it, don't skip the most important one, the cathedral in the central part of the Old Town, built in the Romanesque style. Additionally, the visitors can get Braga cultural experiences by visiting numerous museums. The exhibit in Pius XII Museum, which includes tools from the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages, and a great collection of ceramics from prehistoric and Roman times. In the same building as the Pius XII Museum is located the Medina Museum. The collection, presented here, includes 83 oil paintings, 21 drawings, portraits and landscapes by famous Portuguese artist Enrique Medina.

2. What is a list of Braga hidden gems?

Only 40 minutes away from Braga is the Peneda-Gerês National Park. The park has an unforgettable magic atmosphere like a canvas frozen in time with pure air, crystal clear waters of its lakes, and the granite mountains carved by time. It's one of those places where you'll feel silence and unity with nature. And if that description sounds boring and you'd like to have a more active trip, try visiting Castro Laboreiro, a village where castle ruins are flanked by 16th-century bridges, medieval churches and mills. Great option is to rent a car and go to Soajo, a secluded village overlooking the Lima River and adorned with the famous stone granaries. The landscapes, seen here, are the same as on postcard images of Portugal.

3. What dishes are the must-try in Braga?

Braga is the heart of Minho, the region with a rich authentic cuisine. There are many examples of unique dishes, such as the famous Caldo Verde, considered one of the seven culinary wonders of Portugal. One more option for all the lovers of seafood is Braga cod. Add the traditional Papas de Sarrabulho and the centuries-old Abade de Priscos pudding to your meal to get your own impression of the regional kitchen.

The traditional cataplana soup is one more highlight of Braga local cuisine. The soup is prepared in an interesting pan, consisting of two hemispheres with locks. In some recipes it's filled with cod, octopus, monkfish, etc. One more unique dish is the horseshoe-shaped Alheira de Mirandela sausage, which also combines several types of meat other than pork. It’s also worth trying the desserts that are famous throughout Portugal. Pastel de nata, puff pastry with cream, is also a traditional must-have.