Northern Portugal

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Northern Portugal www.adeturn.pt is the "oldest" region of Portugal, where the nation began.

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Language

Portuguese, Mirandese (national languages). Galician, Castillan, French, German, Italian, English, sign or any language (be polite).

Getting There

Porto (Oporto intrnational airport)[OPO]

Getting Around

Drive,take the bus or train;subway in Porto metro area

Sights

Monuments/museums/bridges in Porto,Gaia, Amarante,Chaves, Bragança, Miranda de Douro,Vila Real (Mateus), Lamego, Braga{(cathedral,Bom Jesus,Sameiro(sanctuaries)} Guimarães(castle),Feira(castle),Viana do Castelo. Natural wonders of Douro valley , Parque nacional da Peneda-Gerês(forest/mountain),Coa valley pre historic art.

Itineraries

Porto>Braga>Guimaraes>Geres>Amarante>Vila Real>Mateus>Vidago>Chaves> Braganza> Miranda>Coa>Douro>Porto.

Activities

Porto Museums,Ribeira,Foz,Caves of Port wine(if legal age)(in Gaia),beaches/casinos(if legal age) of Espinho and Povoa. Douro river cruise/Douro valley.

Eating

Bacalhau (cod), local gastronomy.

Drinking

Port wine(if legal age,please do not drive).

Safety

Generally safe.

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Porto
Porto
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