The 10 Best Things to Do in Porto
Just like things to see in Porto, there are multitudinous activities in the city to keep even those with low boredom thresholds amused, entertained and interested… […]
Just like things to see in Porto, there are multitudinous activities in the city to keep even those with low boredom thresholds amused, entertained and interested… […]
It’s considerably cheaper to eat out in Portugal than it is in much of the rest of Europe and even though Porto is the country’s second city, paying the bill is a painless experience in all but the most exclusive establishments. […]
The imposing Dom Luis I Bridge over the Douro River offers a number of panoramic views of Porto. Cross it for postcard-esque views from Cais de Gaia or… […]
We were smitten by the Hotel Internacional the moment we set eyes on it. Like the city of Porto it exuded a charm that harked back to another age… […]
Messy looking though it is, the francesinha holds a Pandora’s Box of surprises. The first being that the tomato sauce doesn’t taste of tomatoes and it’s got a kick like Bruce Lee. […]
The line between bars and cafés in Guimaraes, and indeed in Porto, is distinctly blurred. Having been brought up in a pub culture where bars serve alcohol by default and coffee by exception, it was a novelty to see alcohol drinkers in cafés and coffee sippers in bars. […]
The punk looked as though he could be dead. He lay on his side like a foetus with a Mohican; motionless. The woman holding her finger to his neck, trying to find a pulse, looked concerned… […]
There’s something about sitting in a flimsy cabin heading into a thick shrouded blotting out the landscape that sends a thrill skipping down the spine, especially as there was no one else making the trip into the unknown… […]
A chic, boutique hotel in easy strolling distance of the historic centre, spitting distance of the railway station and perfectly positioned for exploring all parts of Guimarães. […]
There’s a bit of a blur between coffee shops, cafés and bars in Portugal with some places having a different personality after dark. Most cafés in Guimarães sell beer, wine and spirits. […]
From sausages that aren’t sausages, pastries that look as though one bite could pile on the pounds, snack foods galore in cosy cafés and sophisticated fare in stylish restaurants… […]
A popular day excursion destination from Porto and Braga and a summer time magnet for its art, music and cultural events, 2012 sees Guimaraes in Northern Portugal take on the mantle of European Capital of Culture which should up its visitor numbers considerably. […]
Chicken, beef, partridge and, or quail is mixed with wheat bread, garlic, olive oil and a secret mix of spices and made into a horseshoe shaped sausage which can be fried, grilled or barbecued… […]
There’s something elegantly old fashioned about a city that still has shoe-shiners on its streets but then Porto is elegantly old fashioned in many ways… […]
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