Concelho (Municipality) in Braga · Faro, Lagos & Algarve Sea Caves

Guimarães (Braga) Travel Guide 2026

Guimarães is a concelho (municipality) in Braga (Faro, Lagos & Algarve Sea Caves), Portugal, with a population of 40,604 and regional transit links via Madeira Island (Funchal) Central Station and Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).

Province / StateBraga
Population40,604
Rail HubMadeira Island (Funchal) Central Station
Airport GatewayFunchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport (FNC) & Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)

Highlights & What to See in Guimarães

  • Guimarães Historic Center & Old Town Square
  • Guimarães Regional Market & Culinary Quarter
  • Braga Heritage Museum & Scenic Promenade
  • Day Excursion via Madeira Island (Funchal) Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Guimarães via Madeira Island (Funchal) Central Station (Comboios de Portugal (CP) Alfa Pendular & Intercidades) and local transit using Lisbon Navegante / Viva Viagem & Porto Andante.