Attractions around Valença

The Tui International Bridge is a bridge, located between the towns of Tui, in the province of Pontevedra, Spain, and Valença do Minho in Portugal, joining the two banks of the Miño River.

The Romans left their mark on the area as this was an important road that linked the region with Tui. A magnificent bridge whose first stones were placed on the riverbed by the great Roman architects. read more

nice bagpipe music

The cathedral is the maximum artistic exponent of the city of Tuy.
It began to be built in the year 1120, although it would not be consecrated until 1225, already … read more

The Tui International Bridge is a bridge, located between the towns of Tui, in the province of Pontevedra, Spain, and Valença do Minho in Portugal, joining the two banks of the Miño River.

The old Minho river bridge is one of the few places in Europe where I still managed to take a photo next to the old country signs. Most EU internal border crossings these days are not easily noticed ...

Magnificent environment, and bridge that crosses the Louro River.

This central gate is a good bikeable entry into this amazingly well-preserved fortified town. Note that the north gate approach has stairs, so it's best to just use that for … read more

135 years old bridge. Connection between Valença do Minho and Tui (Spain). Here is the old frontier of Valença and Tui.

The first parts of the fortress wall date from the 13th century. It was expanded until the 18th century. The fortress wall completely encloses the old town. It has 4 gates and 10 towers.

Be sure to choose the alternative route. Leads through a beautiful route in the forest. The other leads onto the busy street.

The place Vila Nova der Cerveira is worth a visit in itself. The Castello offers another highlight here.

Wonderful newly paved dedicated bike trail along the Minho river between Valença and Caminha at the mouth of the river

Lovely Portuguese town just the other side of the Spanish border. After the bridge across the river Mino the road is all cobbled but ridable on a road bike. The … read more

Cathedral Tui

The EcoPista is a converted train route that has been paved for foot and buke traffic. The path dissects several small villages along the Rio Miño. This is the upstream … read more

The South gate is the main entry into this amazingly well-preserved fortified town. Note that the north gate approach has stairs, so it's best to just use that for exiting … read more

The pictures of Xai Oscar cannot be overlooked, you walk straight towards them. Among other things, "The old pilgrim" and Skt. Jakob, of course. The bench below invites you to take selfies.

Neoclassical church with longitudinal plan, with 3 naves. The Colegiada de Santo Estêvão de Valença was headquartered here, as well as the Bishopric of Ceuta. From those times it is … read more

Its origin is traditionally attributed to Roman times, linked to the Via XIX, Most of the modern structure are from medieval and modern times. Its Roman origin cannot be ruled … read more