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Vila Gale Collection Braga

Largo Carlos Amarante
Rated 8.8 in 3689 reviews

Vila Galé Collection Braga is a distinctive hotel situated in the historic city of Braga, Portugal. This hotel is set in a beautifully restored building that was once a 16th-century hospital and convent, offering guests a unique opportunity to stay amidst history while enjoying modern conveniences. The architecture and design of the Vila Galé Collection Braga blend classic elements with contemporary styles, providing an elegant and welcoming atmosphere for both leisure and business travelers.

The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Braga, making it a perfect base for exploring the city's rich cultural heritage. Guests can easily walk to nearby attractions such as the Braga Cathedral, the Arch of Porta Nova, and the lively city center, where a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops await.

The hotel features several amenities designed to ensure a comfortable stay. These include a tranquil outdoor pool where guests can relax and unwind, as well as a fitness center for those who wish to keep active during their visit. The on-site restaurant offers a diverse menu that highlights local and international dishes, providing a delightful culinary experience.

For business travelers, Vila Galé Collection Braga also provides well-equipped meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for a range of professional gatherings. Whether visiting Braga for business or pleasure, guests at Vila Galé Collection Braga can enjoy a harmonious blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, ensuring a memorable stay in one of Portugal's most enchanting cities.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 16
Rain free days
February
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 15
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March
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 18
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Braga Cathedral
Braga Cathedral
Cathedral
270m / 290yd
Biscainhos Museum
Biscainhos Museum
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Fountain of the Idol
Fountain of the Idol
Roman fountain in São José de São Lázaro, Braga, Portugal
140m / 150yd
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Castle of Braga
Castle of Braga
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
250m / 270yd
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Palace in Braga
260m / 290yd
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel in Braga, Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
130m / 150yd
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church
Church in Braga, Portugal
50m / 60yd
Pius XII Museum
Pius XII Museum
History museum in Braga, Portugal
200m / 210yd
Chafariz dos Castelos
Chafariz dos Castelos
Fountain in Braga, Portugal.
300m / 320yd
Pillory of Braga
Pillory of Braga
Pillory in Braga, Portugal
300m / 330yd
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal.
360m / 400yd
Image Museum
Image Museum
0.5km / 0.32mi
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain in Sé, Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.35mi
Fonte de Santiago
Fonte de Santiago
Fontain in Braga
1km / 0.61mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Church in Braga
0.9km / 0.58mi
St Vincent's Church, Braga
St Vincent's Church, Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.8km / 0.49mi
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
270m / 290yd
Igreja dos Terceiros
Igreja dos Terceiros
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
290m / 320yd
Church of Carmo
Church of Carmo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.32mi
Arco da Porta Nova
Arco da Porta Nova
Monument in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.31mi
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
310m / 340yd
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Church in Braga Portugal
0.7km / 0.43mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.7km / 0.41mi
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Chapel in Braga
480m / 0.3mi
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Bridge Park
Bridge Park
Urban public Park in Braga, Portugal
0.8km / 0.51mi
Roman Theatre of Braga
Roman Theatre of Braga
Roman theater in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.34mi
Cruzeiro do Campo das Hortas
Cruzeiro do Campo das Hortas
Cross in Braga, Portugal
480m / 0.3mi
São Marcos Church
São Marcos Church
Church in Braga Portugal
10m / 10yd
Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco
Former convent in Braga Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Statue of Pius XII in Braga
Statue of Pius XII in Braga
Statue in Braga Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Bust of Alberto Cruz
Bust of Alberto Cruz
Bust in Braga Portugal
0.6km / 0.39mi
Bust of Domingos Leite Pereira
Bust of Domingos Leite Pereira
Bust in Braga Portugal.
1km / 0.65mi
Statue of Peter V of Portugal in Braga
Statue of Peter V of Portugal in Braga
Statue in Braga Portugal
0.6km / 0.34mi
Bust of João Penha
Bust of João Penha
Bust in Braga Portugal
190m / 200yd
Bust of José Veiga
Bust of José Veiga
Bust in Braga Portugal
240m / 260yd
Monumento a Francisco Sanches
Monumento a Francisco Sanches
Statue in Braga, Portugal
160m / 170yd
Bust of José Salgado
Bust of José Salgado
Bust in Braga Portugal
330m / 360yd
Bust of Monsenhor Airosa
Bust of Monsenhor Airosa
Bust in Braga Portugal
450m / 490yd
Movimento Perpétuo
Movimento Perpétuo
Sculpture in Braga Portugal.
0.6km / 0.39mi
Bust of Nogueira da Silva
Bust of Nogueira da Silva
Bust in Braga Portugal
350m / 380yd

What to do in Braga and near Vila Gale Collection Braga

Braga Cathedral
Braga Cathedral
Cathedral
270m / 290yd
Biscainhos Museum
Biscainhos Museum
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Fountain of the Idol
Fountain of the Idol
Roman fountain in São José de São Lázaro, Braga, Portugal
140m / 150yd
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Nogueira da Silva Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal
340m / 370yd
Castle of Braga
Castle of Braga
Building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
250m / 270yd
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Episcopal Palace, Braga
Palace in Braga
260m / 290yd
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel of São Frutuoso
Chapel in Braga, Portugal
1.8km / 1.1mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
130m / 150yd
Santa Cruz Church
Santa Cruz Church
Church in Braga, Portugal
50m / 60yd
Pius XII Museum
Pius XII Museum
History museum in Braga, Portugal
200m / 210yd
Chafariz dos Castelos
Chafariz dos Castelos
Fountain in Braga, Portugal.
300m / 320yd
Pillory of Braga
Pillory of Braga
Pillory in Braga, Portugal
300m / 330yd
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Dom Diogo de Sousa Museum
Museum in Braga, Portugal.
360m / 400yd
Image Museum
Image Museum
0.5km / 0.32mi
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain of Campo das Hortas
Fountain in Sé, Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.35mi
Fonte de Santiago
Fonte de Santiago
Fontain in Braga
1km / 0.61mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Igreja Paroquial de São Vítor
Church in Braga
0.9km / 0.58mi
St Vincent's Church, Braga
St Vincent's Church, Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
0.8km / 0.49mi
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
Convento, Colégio e Igreja dos Congregados, também denominado «da Congregação de São Filipe Néri»
270m / 290yd
Igreja dos Terceiros
Igreja dos Terceiros
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
290m / 320yd
Church of Carmo
Church of Carmo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.6km / 0.36mi
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Igreja e Convento do Pópulo
Church in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.32mi
Arco da Porta Nova
Arco da Porta Nova
Monument in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.31mi
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
Monastery of The Visitation of Holy Mary
0.9km / 0.55mi
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Church building in Braga, Braga District, Portugal
310m / 340yd
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Senhora-a-Branca Church
Church in Braga Portugal
0.7km / 0.43mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe (Braga)
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.7km / 0.41mi
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Capela de São Sebastião das Carvalheiras
Chapel in Braga
480m / 0.3mi
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Carvalheiras Roman ruins
Cultural heritage monument in Braga, Portugal
0.5km / 0.34mi
Bridge Park
Bridge Park
Urban public Park in Braga, Portugal
0.8km / 0.51mi

About Braga

In Braga, there are several notable activities and sites to explore. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is a must-visit, famous for its stunning baroque stairway that leads to the church. The panoramic views from the top provide a serene backdrop for reflection. Another significant landmark is the Braga Cathedral, which is one of the oldest in Portugal. Its architecture reflects various styles, showcasing the city's rich history.

Wandering through Braga's historic center allows you to appreciate the charming streets and squares, with the Praça da República as a focal point. This area is perfect for enjoying local cafes and observing daily life. The Arch of the New Gate and the Palace of the Raio are also interesting sites that highlight the city’s architectural heritage.

For those interested in culture, the Museum of Image offers insights into photography and visual arts. The University of Minho, located nearby, is known for its vibrant student life and hosts various cultural events throughout the year.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Parque da Ponte, a beautiful green space ideal for leisurely walks or picnics. The surrounding countryside also provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

Lastly, experiencing the local cuisine is essential. Braga is known for its traditional dishes, and visiting local restaurants can provide a taste of the region's culinary offerings. Overall, Braga presents a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a worthwhile destination.




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