Praia do Ourigo, Braga Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Braga city center, head to the Braga train station (Estação de Braga). You can either walk there, which takes about 15 minutes, or take a local bus to the station. Once at the train station, purchase a ticket to Porto. The train ride to Porto takes approximately 40 minutes. Upon arrival at Porto's Campanhã station, transfer to the Metro. Take Line A (Blue Line) towards São Pedro da Afurada, and get off at the 'Casa da Música' station. From there, transfer to Line D (Yellow Line) towards Santo Ovídio and get off at 'Trindade' station. Finally, walk for about 15 minutes to Praia do Ourigo, located at R. da Praia 6.

• Walking

  If you are in the central area of Braga, you can walk to the bus station (Rodoviária de Braga) where you can catch a bus to Porto. The bus ride takes about 1 hour and drops you off at Porto's bus terminal. From there, you can take the Metro Line A (Blue Line) from 'Campo 24 de Agosto' station towards São Pedro da Afurada and transfer to Line D (Yellow Line) at 'Trindade' station. After that, it’s a 15-minute walk to Praia do Ourigo.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can take a taxi or use a rideshare app from anywhere in Braga. Just tell the driver to take you to Praia do Ourigo, located at R. da Praia 6 in Porto. The journey will take approximately 1 hour depending on traffic, and it is the most convenient option if you have luggage or are traveling in a group.