Braga, Portugal · Europe
Real is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Merelim, 32km from Peneda-Geres National Park.
Real is a town located in Braga, Portugal. With a population of 11,700, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Real sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Real to your route.
Real, Dume e Semelhe is a civil parish in the municipality of Braga, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Real, Dume and Semelhe. The population in 2011 was 11,700, in an area of 8.47 km2.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Real.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Real.
Real offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Real with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Real as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Real is located in Braga, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.5584 latitude, -8.4433 longitude.
Real has a population of approximately 11,700 people, making it a town in Portugal.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Real as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Real. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Braga's UNESCO pilgrimage church crowning a 116-metre baroque zigzag stairway devoted to the five senses: climb it or ride the 1882 water-balance funicular, the oldest of its kind still running in the world.
6 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A 10th-century castle associated with the founding of Portugal, beside the Paço dos Duques in UNESCO-listed Guimarães.
18 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.
38 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
A genuine city street circuit in Porto that ran Formula One in 1958 and 1960 and was revived for historic racing. Off-race weekends you simply drive or walk the seafront and boulevard sections as ordinary city streets.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A breathtakingly ornate neo-Gothic bookshop in Porto with a famous crimson staircase, often called the world's most beautiful bookstore.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Porto's iconic Baroque bell tower offering panoramic views over the city's terracotta rooftops and the Douro River.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Porto's Belle Époque showpiece on Rua de Santa Catarina, open since 1921: carved wood, leather benches, chandeliers and mirrored walls attended by white-jacketed waiters. Regularly listed among the most beautiful cafés in the world.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Real.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning