In the north of the country, at the Lima river estuary, between the Atlantic ocean and the verdant Minho region hills, lies the charming town of Viana do Castelo.
In 1258, King Afonso III of Portugal, issued a foral, naming the area of Viana. Fast forward few centuries, Viana, one of Portuguese significant ports, became involved in the Age of Discovery. The sailing ships were built here and set sail to explore and return with worldly treasures. Viana do Castelo expanded into a thriving trade centre through its commerce with Northern Europe and later with Brazil.
