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Northern Portugal

Northern Portugal [1] is the "oldest" region of Portugal, where the nation began.

Regions

Cities

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

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

Travel to Northern Portugal & Visa Requirements

Porto (Oporto intrnational airport)[OPO]

Tours & Getting around Northern Portugal

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

Northern Portugal attractions and sightseeing

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.

Northern Portugal city tours

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.

Northern Portugal Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Bacalhao(cod),local gastronomy.

Northern Portugal nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

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

Stay safe

Generally safe.

Get out

Aveiro / Ria de Aveiro,Coimbra,Viseu,in Beiras,Centro,Portugal.

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