Train destinations from Pala in 8h
Lisbon
PortugalRide a tram along the Tagus, then stop by the Torre de Belém.
6 hr 50
Porto
PortugalAt Ribeira, colourful houses crowd the Douro waterfront, where a slow stroll is part of the pleasure.
2 hr 58
Coimbra
PortugalIt is easy to lose track of time among the carved shelves of the Joanina Library.
5 hr 01
Braga
PortugalThe long Baroque stairway at Bom Jesus do Monte climbs to a view over the Minho valley.
4 hr 43
Vila Nova de Gaia
PortugalStroll along Cais de Gaia past the port lodges, with the Dom Luís I Bridge in view.
2 hr 58
Guimarães
PortugalClimb the hill to Guimarães Castle and the small chapel of São Miguel do Castelo.
4 hr 50
Aveiro
PortugalAlong Canal Central, colourful moliceiro boats pass houses reflected in the water.
4 hr 34
Queluz
PortugalFountains and mythological sculptures line the gardens at Queluz National Palace.
7 hr 58
