Pousada de Juventude de Guimarães

This town is also the birthplace of a new Youth Hostel which is right next to the historic centre of Guimarães, considered World Heritage since 2001.

Once you're all settled, climb the hill to the castle, then walk down towards the Dukes' Palace, and finally sit comfortably at one of the outdoor cafés in Largo da Oliveira.

Check out the city's sports events: there's a sports pavillion in Guimarães which is fully equipped and also has a football stadium where the main team (Vitória Sport Clube) usually plays.

If you feel like enjoying a panoramic view over the city, go up to Monte da Penha; walking there means an uphill climb of seven kilometres (4.5 miles), so the best thing to do is take the cable-car! And when night comes, you can always join the university students who fill up the town's bars.