Porto is the city that gave its name to Portugal (Portucale) and to the famous wine with the same name.
But the city is more than that!
Voted several times as the best European tourist destination, Porto is a city full of charm where the old combines perfectly with the modern, a cosmopolitan and intimate city at the same time.
It has many points of interest, a pleasant climate, authentic and welcoming people, delicious cuisine and much more.
For all these reasons, it is a destination of choice for thousands of people who wish to spend their holidays in Portugal.
During my trip to Porto and the North of Portugal, I wanted to explore Douro region in many ways and one of them was doing a one day cruise tour in Douro. In this article, I’m going to show you how was my day and, in the end, tell you my opinion about doing a …
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One of the things to do in Portugal is definitely visiting Porto. The city of Porto has a remarkable importance in Portugal’s history – it was the city that gave the name to this beautiful country. By visiting Porto you will discover a city like no other in Europe, friendly people, a rich gastronomy and much more – …
Are you preparing a trip to the capital of Northern Portugal and still don’t know what to do? Don’t worry! In this article you’ll find the best day trips and activities in Porto but also in other amazing places you won’t want to miss. Best activities and day trips in Porto Gastronomic tours There are several factors that make Porto a unique city …
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To help you prepare your trip to the Portuguese capital of the north, I made a list of the best Porto hotels, by category. Plan your visit to Porto and prepare yourself for some great times! What were the selection criteria when choosing the best Porto hotels? I’ve chosen hotels with more than 150 reviews and a …
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With over 500 available apartments in Porto, it is hard to choose where to stay in the Portuguese capital of the north. To help you on your research and avoid losing more than 2 hours searching for the right apartment, I’ve prepared my top 10 of the best Porto apartments. What were the criteria when choosing …
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When you visit Porto, soon you’ll realise this is a cosmopolitan city where the ancient meets the contemporary. Porto is source of inspiration, where people visiting it will definitely want to return! The city of Porto gave the name to Portugal (Portucale) and to the world famous wine that goes by the same name. However, …
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