Top 10 Day Trips from Porto for cities, wine, nature and more
Porto is a fantastic city to visit on a holiday in Portugal. But, besides the many things to do and see in Porto, there are some great nearby destinations one can easily access on day trips. Northern Portugal will amaze you with its historical towns, incredible nature, port wines and unique dishes. If you can […]
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Douro Valley: best things to do in Portugal’s famous wine region
Just outside of Porto is the magic Douro Valley, one of the most picturesque areas in Portugal: roads finding their way in the valley, terraces covered with vineyards and awe-inspiring mountains. For centuries, year after year, grapes were grown and fortified in Douro Valley before traveling in oak barrels on traditional boats called rabelos to […]
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Aveiro: 15 cool things to do on a day trip from Porto, Portugal
Aveiro, one of the most beautiful towns in Portugal, is set about 75 km south of Porto. Being the only town in Portugal built on narrow canals with colorful gondola-style boats, Aveiro was also called the “Venice of Portugal”. Porto is a great city, but if you want to find out more of this beautiful […]
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Coimbra – the best things to do and see with map (Portugal)
Located almost half-way between Lisbon and Porto, in Central Portugal, on the banks of Mondego river lays Coimbra, an amazing city to add to your list of places to see in Portugal. The city is mostly known for its UNESCO World Heritage university, the oldest in the country and one of the oldest in Europe. […]
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Guimaraes – best things to do and see on a day trip from Porto
Guimaraes, now a small town in northern Portugal, was the birthplace and home of the first king of Portugal. Thus, it can be said that it’s Portugal’s cradle. Due to its long and rich history, but also to its setting, Guimaraes is full of sights that makes it worthy of a day trip from Porto. […]
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17 Best things to do and see in Faro, Portugal
Faro is the capital of Algarve region, in the south of Portugal. It has a lot of character and a different atmosphere from the other resort towns on the coast. Most tourists just pass through Faro and quickly go to one of the popular Algarvian resorts without even thinking about the things they could see […]
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Day trip from Porto to Arouca Bridge and Paiva Walkways
The main cities in Portugal are wonderful to visit. History, culture and a lively atmosphere makes it pretty easy to ignore the rest of the country. But just a little bit away is the countryside, gorgeous natural landscapes, authenticity and small towns lost in time. This is the case of Arouca, just an hour-drive away […]
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25 Stunning Places to Visit in Portugal (+ map)
Portugal has become in recent years one of the most attractive places to visit in Europe and there are a myriad of reasons for this. Its fabulous wine regions, isolated islands, cool cities, charming towns, wild beaches, beautiful national parks, rich culture and history will make you want to stay more or revisit as soon […]
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