Northern Portugal
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Northern Portugal [1] is the "oldest" region of Portugal, where the nation began.
[edit] Regions
[edit] Cities
- Amarante
- Barcelos
- Braga
- Bragança
- Chaves
- Esposende
- Espinho
- Foz Coa
- Guimarães
- Lamego
- Miranda do Douro
- Porto (Oporto) [the main hub/largest city)
- Póvoa de Varzim
- Penafiel
- Vila do Conde
- Vila Nova de Gaia
- Vila Real
- Viana do Castelo
[edit] Other destinations
[edit] Understand
[edit] Talk
Portuguese, Mirandese (national languages). Galician, Castillan, French, German, Italian, English, sign or any language (be polite).
[edit] Get in
Porto (Oporto intrnational airport)[OPO]
[edit] Get around
Drive,take the bus or train;subway in Porto metro area
[edit][add listing] See
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.
[edit] Itineraries
Porto>Braga>Guimaraes>Geres>Amarante>Vila Real>Mateus>Vidago>Chaves> Braganza> Miranda>Coa>Douro>Porto.
[edit][add listing] Do
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.
[edit][add listing] Eat
Bacalhau (cod), local gastronomy.
[edit][add listing] Drink
Port wine(if legal age,please do not drive).
[edit] Stay safe
Generally safe.
[edit] Get out
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