Train destinations from Pacos de Brandao in 8h
Lisbon
PortugalRide a tram along the Tagus, then stop by the Torre de Belém.
4 hr 58
Porto
PortugalAt Ribeira, colourful houses crowd the Douro waterfront, where a slow stroll is part of the pleasure.
1 hr 22
Évora
PortugalAfter a look at the Roman Temple, settle in for a coffee on Praça do Giraldo.
6 hr 47
A Coruña
SpainThe Tower of Hercules still guides ships as a Roman lighthouse, with the Atlantic stretching below.
6 hr 39
Coimbra
PortugalIt is easy to lose track of time among the carved shelves of the Joanina Library.
2 hr 50
Braga
PortugalThe long Baroque stairway at Bom Jesus do Monte climbs to a view over the Minho valley.
3 hr 13
Vila Nova de Gaia
PortugalStroll along Cais de Gaia past the port lodges, with the Dom Luís I Bridge in view.
1 hr 22
Vigo
SpainThe ruins of the Castro Fortress look across the Vigo estuary, a fine backdrop for a quiet hilltop stroll.
4 hr 18
