NORTHERN PORTUGAL TOURISM
The joys of wine and the marvels of Baroque
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Porto is
Portugal's second city, magnificently situated at the mouth of the Douro,
a river that dominates every aspect of the country's northern region.
Around the river are neat terraced vineyards and estates dedicated to
producing wine, an impressive area listed as a World Heritage Site
that is becoming one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.
After a couple of days touring the baroque treasures, old quarters,
and wine lodges of the city of Porto, it is easy to get to Amarante, a
lovely riverside town, and Lamego, which
makes a convenient base from which to explore the vineyards of the Douro Valley.
Top 5 EXPERIENCES in and around Porto
1. Cruising the Douro from Porto to the wine country.2. Crossing Dom Luis Bridge and soaking up Porto's atmosphere by the river after admiring the city's baroque treasures.
3. Seeing prehistoric art carved in stone in World Heritage Coa Valley.
4. Visiting the attractive town of Lamego for its marvelous sanctuary.
5. Taking a daytrip to the handsome town of Amarante.
Places to Visit in the Porto Region
Porto - Atmospheric port city; baroque splendor; monumental bridges; port wineAmarante - Handsome town by the river; a 16th century convent
Lamego - Baroque sanctuary; World Heritage landscape by the Douro
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AROUND LISBON
AND TAGUS VALLEY Alcobaça Arrábida Azeitão Batalha Cascais Ericeira Estoril Fatima Leiria Mafra Nazaré Obidos Palmela Peniche Queluz Santarém Sesimbra Setubal Sintra Tomar |
ALENTEJO
Beja Castelo de Vide Elvas Estremoz Evora Marvão Mértola Monsaraz Vila Viçosa ALGARVE Albufeira Faro Lagos Sagres Silves Tavira Vila Real de Santo António Vilamoura |
BEIRAS (CENTRAL PORTUGAL)
Aveiro Belmonte Buçaco Coimbra Conimbriga Figueira da Foz Guarda Monsanto Piodão Serra da Estrela Viseu PORTO AND DOURO Amarante Lamego Porto |
MINHO
Barcelos Braga Gerês National Park Guimarães Ponte de Lima Ponte da Barca Viana do Castelo TRAS-OS-MONTES Bragança Chaves Vila Real THE ISLANDS Azores Madeira |