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Porto makes a fabulous base for exploring further afield, set in an area of spectacular natural beauty featuring dramatic mountains, high plateaus, and lush green forests where wolves, storks, pink hoopoes, eagles and even vultures live. Not far in distance but a universe away from life in the town, there are several wonderful wildernesses to […]
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The sky is so blue it doesn’t look real. It’s like being inside a picture postcard. The setting sun is turning the ancient city of Porto gold and orange, making the already rich colours of the old buildings even lovelier. The views of the river are stunning, the streets are full of colour and vibrancy, […]
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Porto tours are about much more than enjoying the delightful city itself. The many natural wonders of the wider north Portugal landscape offers visitors some spectacular days out, guided tours, and opportunities to enjoy nature. If you tire of the urban bustle and fancy some greener eye candy, take Porto tours with a difference and […]
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There’s masses to see and do in and around Porto during daylight hours, and after dark it’s just as exciting. The city changes from a bustling, friendly place full of shoppers, workers and tourists to a glittering wonderland of lively bars and some really good nightclubs. The partying kicks off late in Portugal, with most […]
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Porto is such a beautiful city. The ancient city centre is a stunning jewel of a place rich in history and full of fascination. But there’s so much more to Porto than the main bit in the middle. We’ve trawled the city to find as many of its best attractions and, as it turns out, […]
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Some countries, at some stage in their history, go on the rampage. England took over vast tracts of land on almost every continent to create their own empire, a posh word for what you get when you steal the belongings of millions of people and force them to live like you do. The Romans did […]
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Love it? Fascinated by it? Porto probably has a museum stuffed full of it! This is our guide to fifteen fantastic museums in Porto, each one a treasure trove of knowledge, wonder and discovery. Galeria da Biodiversidade Located in the botanical gardens at Casa Andresen, this museum blends science and nature to create something unique. […]
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The people of Porto are called Tripeiros after the famous local tripe dish Tripas à Moda do Porto. Their beautiful city is nicknamed Invicta – ‘unconquered’ – because it survived an entire year of siege and starvation during the 1800s Portuguese civil war. The city has seen its share of strife. It has been here […]
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Porto’s old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a well deserved accolade. Ancient magic is in the air all year long in this beautiful place but it’s about much more than ravishing architecture and wobbly cobbled streets. Wider Porto is a party town with excellent restaurants, top class clubbing and bars, supreme cuisine, independent […]
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Love Port? You’ll love Porto. Don’t have a clue what port wine tastes like? Now’s your chance to try it for yourself. Fortified wine is delicious stuff but there’s no law says you have to drink it neat. A long, chilled glass of Port and lemonade is totally delicious. So what’s it all about? About […]
