São João do Souto
Travel Guide
Visit São João do Souto
Where to stay in São João do Souto
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Old Town Braga
Old Town Braga is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Braga Cathedral and Santa Barbara Garden.
![Hotel Moon & Sun Braga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37160000/37153900/37153843/7b74f0b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025
![Vila Galé Collection Braga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23790000/23786700/23786693/a4829dd4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2024
![ibis Braga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4359/9280770f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024
![Signature Apartments Os Terceiros](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36080000/36072800/36072747/bdcf3e7c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024
![Braga Heritage Lofts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27370000/27365100/27365003/290391ca_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025
![Vale de São Torcato Houses and Wine Bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18670000/18665700/18665691/c626ec03_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2024
Popular places to visit
![Bom Jesus do Monte featuring heritage elements, mist or fog and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78361-Bom-Jesus-Do-Monte.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bom Jesus do Monte
Travel to the hills above Braga to tour an important pilgrimage site for Catholics, an 18th-century baroque church surrounded by gardens, grottoes and sculptures.
![Braga Cathedral featuring street scenes and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78375-Braga-Cathedral-Se-Braga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Braga Cathedral
One of the oldest churches in Portugal is known for its art, architecture and tombs of notable people from the country’s history.
![Santa Barbara Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/daaebaed3f0a5cfbaef7d318025226d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Barbara Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Santa Barbara Garden, a lovely green space in São João do Souto. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
![Sameiro Sanctuary](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/60ff3ff8218257f413a8879f5684665e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sameiro Sanctuary
You can find out about the history of Espinho with a stop at Sameiro Sanctuary. Discover the area's mountain views and cathedral.
![Arco da Porta Nova](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8a9d9d5ba1128675d576b71cb39373e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arco da Porta Nova
Find out about the history of Maximinos, Sé e Cividade when you spend time at Arco da Porta Nova. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
![Palacio dos Biscainhos which includes a house, château or palace and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/78000/78352-Braga.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Palacio dos Biscainhos
Wander through the rooms and gardens of an elegant baroque mansion, once the home to generations of Portuguese nobles.
Things to do
![Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Entries Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47592998/f125324c-481d-4f82-99c8-439225ef7280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Small-group Braga & Guimaraes Tour with Lunch and Entries Included
![Colegiada, claustro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2844190/da3d1ded-143d-4ddc-bc31-1dd6b65160bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cultural Route - Braga & Guimarães - from Porto
![Let's go!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2160638/98ade1a6-f330-4d1c-b708-3fd9f8a12280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Waterfall, Lagoon and Old Village in Peneda-Gerês National Park
![Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho - from Porto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2363572/22bb8e6c-ab17-4c90-b1b3-b88987581c59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)