Train destinations from Vargelas in 8h
Lisbon
PortugalRide a tram along the Tagus, then stop by the Torre de Belém.
7 hr 42
Porto
PortugalAt Ribeira, colourful houses crowd the Douro waterfront, where a slow stroll is part of the pleasure.
3 hr 50
Coimbra
PortugalIt is easy to lose track of time among the carved shelves of the Joanina Library.
5 hr 53
Braga
PortugalThe long Baroque stairway at Bom Jesus do Monte climbs to a view over the Minho valley.
5 hr 38
Vila Nova de Gaia
PortugalStroll along Cais de Gaia past the port lodges, with the Dom Luís I Bridge in view.
3 hr 50
Guimarães
PortugalClimb the hill to Guimarães Castle and the small chapel of São Miguel do Castelo.
5 hr 45
Aveiro
PortugalAlong Canal Central, colourful moliceiro boats pass houses reflected in the water.
5 hr 26
Vigo
SpainThe ruins of the Castro Fortress look across the Vigo estuary, a fine backdrop for a quiet hilltop stroll.
6 hr 40
