Closest Airport - Porto (OPO), Portugal
About 40 minutes from Braga
Other Airport - Lisbon (LIS), Portugal
About 3 -3.5 hrs from Braga
(see 'Transportation' section below for car, bus, and ride share, and other transport recommendations)
We recommend booking your flights as soon as possible for the best fare pricing. There are great options for connecting flights through Lisbon, Madrid, or other cities in Europe.
American citizens do not need a visa to visit Portugal. Please note that your passport must be valid for 6 months before the intended date of departure.
Below we provide several recommendations for places to stay. There are two hotels with promocodes for the wedding, along with other hotel recommendations in the city. Airbnb is also a great option in Braga, with many affordable airbnbs available in the city. We recommend booking accommodations as soon as possible so you can secure your top choice in stay.
We will arrange transportation from the two main hotels (Melia and Vila Gale), which all guests will have access to, including those in other hotels and airbnbs. If you do not plan to stay at the Vila Gale or Melia hotel, but wish to use the transportation to and from the venue, please reach out to Manuel Santos (201 681 1024).
Let us know if you need any support!
Emily cell: 2018001797
Lidia cell: 2017550347
Manuel cell: 2016811024
The bride and groom will be staying in this hotel.
Vila Galé Collection Braga is located in city center historic Braga, next to many shops and restaurants! The hotel has both indoor and outdoor pools, a garden, two restaurants, and one bar. Our block code will give you a 5% discount on rooms. When booking, for US citizens, select "EUA" for American when asked for guest's country.
From the site: "Vila Galé Collection Braga was born from the rehabilitation of the old São Marcos hospital, a building of public interest, dating from 1508 and built on the site where there was a hermitage dedicated to São Marcos, a hostel and a Templar convent. Respecting the historical and architectural aspect, this hotel maintains the existing structure and recovers some elements such as the original vaulted ceilings."
This hotel is located 6 minutes driving distance away from city center Braga and is new and modern! This hotel is about 20 minutes from the venue.
Note: while we have a promocode, this does not guarantee availability of rooms like a true hotel block. We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure a room.
HOW TO BOOK
Reservations can be made directly with the hotel, by phone or email, always mentioning the respective promocode.
Contacts to request reservations:
Hotel Melia Braga: res.melia.braga@meliaportugal.com | Tel: +351 253 144 000
PAYMENT POLICY
The payment will be made directly by the guests:
50% of the total stay will be charged 30 days prior do check-in (non-refundable)
Remaining balance will be charged 7 days prior to check-in (non-refundable)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation at no costs up to 31 days prior to check-in
Between 30 days and 8 days prior to check-in will be charged 50% of total stay, as penalty
Less than 7 days prior to check-in or in case of no show: total stay will be fully charged, as penalty
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
After submitting your request, the hotel will contact to request payment as per terms above mentioned
The reservation is secured only after payment done and after receiving hotel confirmation
This hotel is located near the center of Braga and is close to historical monuments. They offer a 24-hour bar and snack service, WIFI access and private parking. This hotel is a 20 minute drive from the venue. It is about a half mile walk from Vila Gale Braga and a 10 minute drive from the Melia hotel, and we will be arranging transportation from both hotels. Guests who stay here are welcome to use the transportation from these hotels.
There are really great and affordable Airbnb options in Braga. If you choose to stay in an Airbnb, you may also use the provided transportation from the hotels.
Additional Braga Hotels:
Hotel Moon & Sun Braga (4 star) (23 min away from venue - 14km)
Burgus Tribute & Design Hotel (4 star) (20 min away from venue - 13km)
Villa Garden Braga (4 star) (16 min away from venue- 12km)
Do Parque Hotel Braga (4 star) (19 min away from venue- 10km)
The best way to get around is to rent a car.
If you won't be renting a car, taxis or ride share apps: Uber or Bolt can be used to get around major cities like Porto & Braga.
Porto airport is about a 40-minute drive from Braga, and it's around €40 taxi or Uber from the Porto airport to Braga city.
There are also public transportation options, like buses and trains that you can use to get to Braga.
GetBus offers shuttles from Porto Airport (OPO) to Braga. In the city of Braga, GetBus stops inside Braga Bus Station, in the city center. From there, you can take an uber, bolt, or taxi to your hotel.
PRICES
Adult
9,00€ One-way
16,00€ Go and return
Child
4 years old and under 13 years old.
4,50€ One-way
9,00€ Go and return
TAXES INCLUDED AT THE CURRENT LEGAL RATE.
CHILDREN UP TO 4 YEARS OLD TRAVEL FOR FREE.
PLEASE CHECK TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THIS WEBSITE.
There are a variety of car rentals available to guests looking to explore in their own vehicle. Porto Airport (OPO) offers shuttles to the car rental area where you can select among various companies including Europcar, Avis, and Enterprise. If you rent a car, you must also request the Via Verde service. Similar to an EZpass, the Via Verde identifier automatically pays at all toll booths, bridges, and electronic-toll lanes. Whenever you pass a toll point, you must join the lane marked with the Via Verde logo. Toll costs will be charged to your Credit Card.
You can reserve a taxi through the Braga Taxis website or by calling.
Reservations for mini-van taxis that fit 8 people can also be made. You can call a taxi or reserve in advance for transfers from/to airports, restaurants, getting to your hotel from the venue, etc.
We will be arranging shuttles from the Melia and Vila Gale hotels. All guests staying in Braga airbnbs and hotels are welcome to take the shuttles to and from the venue.