PORTO Boat rental - Diamond Yachting

Porto

The enchanting Porto is located in the north of beautiful and impressive Portugal and stretches along with the mouth of the Douro River. The area is crossed by the river, which enters between ravines and mountains inland, to cross the entire Unesco Heritage Site (since 1996), where the intoxicating aromas of Port and Douro wine are produced.

In this area with its majestic mountains and natural parks, the area's heritage is reflected in its castles, such as that of Guimarães, as well as in shrines and churches for summer pilgrimages. You will find the baroque architecture of Northern Portugal in stone and gilded sculptures side by side with rural chapels.

In its cities, which retain a human face, such as Viana do Castelo, Braga, Lamego, Chaves and Vila Real, and in mansions and aristocratic halls, you will find genuine Portuguese, who like to share their table, manners and their customs. The joy and gratitude for everything have been evident in the most spontaneous way.

Must,

* Cruise the Porto & Douro River and admire the most impressive locations in the area

* Visit Casa do Infante, from Ribeira

* Admire the old houses of Miragaia, very close to the Ribeira pier

* Day or night, stroll to the Galeria de Paris and the nearby streets, near the Torre dos Clérigos

* Appear at Rua Miguel Bombarda for a taste of contemporary art and design

* Take a walk to the Parque da Cidade, by the sea

* Enjoy beautiful beaches and coffee terraces at the mouth of the Douro River

* Try a francesinha (a sandwich with iced ham, sausage, and steak covered with melted cheese and a hot tomato and beer sauce), one of Porto's specialties

* Try some fresh fish or seafood, or some codfish

Meet a little off the coast north or south of Porto

* Explore Porto at night

* Participate in the São João Festival

source: www.visitportugal.com