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Portugal's most
fertile region lies between the Spanish province of
Galicia to the north and the Douro Valley to the south.
Occupying the country's north western corner, the lush
green Minho region is often described as Costa Verde (Green
Coast), a reference to the lush green and well watered
landscape. It is an area of great natural beauty with
acres of green forests, many rivers, profilic vineyards
(grapes are grown everywhere) and historic towns. A
beautiful mix of sweeping bays and beaches, some
anonymous and deserted, others well known such as Ofir,
Moledo and Esposende. Crystal clear rivers and lagoons,
perfect for swimming, can also be found in the Minho
area. Minho's landscape has an artistic diversity (Romanesque,
Gothic, Manueline and Baroque) well displayed in the
many chapels, churches and monasteries in the valleys of
Minho, Lima, Cavado and Ave rivers. Bordered by Spain is
Portugal's only official national park, the Peneda-Geres.
For more information
about this region, click on the following links:
(Information provided
by Portuguese tourism board)
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