Northern Portugal
Porto and northern Portugal are truly great destinations in their own right. For those who want to take a spontaneous trip, here's a brief introduction to what it has to offer.
Galicia is very different from the rest of Spain and the same can be said of Northern Portugal, which is also very different from Galicia! As Porto is only about an hour from the Galician border, it is possible to see much of northern Portugal even if it is only a day trip. Hotels in Porto offer you one thing above all: a break away from the hustle and bustle and mass tourism.
Experience a peaceful vacation in a charming little town on the Atlantic coast of Portugal. Discover the many historical treasures of Porto and stroll through the winding alleyways of the old town. Thanks to its uniqueness, Porto's old town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a long walk, stop off at a cozy restaurant and sample the delicious regional specialties.
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Eating in Porto - with body and soul
In Portugal, people eat with body and soul, because it is not
just the heaviness of the stomach: Meals are a convivial experience in Portugal. The
more informal and relaxed the atmosphere, the better. The usual
a light, quick breakfast (pequeno almoço), a croissant and a coffee standing up.
a coffee standing up. Lunch (almoço) lasts from 12.30 to 15
Dinner (jantar) is eaten between 7 and 11 pm.
A night meal (ceia) is also not uncommon.
Hearty home cooking is served. It is
It is extremely tasty and the portions are often enough for two people.
Fish or meat is always on the plate, accompanied by rice,
potatoes or chips. Vitamins usually only appear in the form of
in the form of a mixed salad.
Porto nightlife - have fun
On the Gaia waterfront on the other side of the river
side of the river, new bars have opened which are very popular because of the
Porto are very popular, even with the locals. In the Bogani Café you can listen to
poetry readings or simply enjoy the comfortable, elegant
Stark designer furniture.
If you want to start the night in a quiet ambience
with good jazz music, then take your digestif in the
B-Flat in Matosinhos. The nearby Estado Novo discotheque is for those who like to dance to faster music.
The
most original way to spend an evening in Porto is in the old riverside
old riverside district of Ribeira. Go to one of the small pubs,
hidden in the sloping alleyways and order a fino (freshly tapped beer) and tremoços.
"fino" (freshly tapped beer) and tremoços (lupin seeds) or ham
and grilled chouriço.
Porto culture - a world heritage site The old town of Porto with its numerous buildings from different eras
different eras that reflect these different styles
reflect these different styles,
is definitely worth a visit for its cityscape alone. Impressive buildings include the
baroque church Igreja Sao Francisco, the cloister of the cathedral
de Sé - covered in tiles - and the Palace de la Bolsa (Stock Exchange) with its
its Arab salon.
The historic old town of Porto has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
World Heritage Site.
The best way to explore the city and its monuments is on foot. The Ribeira district is known as the entertainment district par excellence.
There are also many street artists to be seen there, working on their
working on their works of art or presenting performances.
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