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Porto is excellent, but it's the starting point for exploring northern Portugal. Three day trips stand out: the Douro Valley (wine country), Braga (historic religious city), and Peneda-Gerês (mountain hiking)
The Douro River defines Porto. It winds through the city's center and valleys of terraced vineyards upstream. You can experience it two ways: a one-hour cruise past Porto's six
"Couvert" is a Portuguese restaurant tradition that confuses tourists: the restaurant brings a basket of bread, olives, and sometimes cheese to your table before you've ordered. It arrives automatically. It looks
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