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TOP 10 things to see in Porto: free places and attractions, where to go, what to eat, beaches for relaxation, observation decks in Porto<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto<\/strong> is the second largest city in Portugal and the most important municipality in Northern Portugal. Once a Celtic-Roman town, it has since grown into a large city with many services, tourist attractions and millions of tourists visiting each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto is a place that needs to be experienced, not just seen. Yes, there are sights to see and some things you really have to do. But the real joy of Porto is enjoying life in this beautiful city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To experience and enjoy – here are my TOP 10 things to do in Porto.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Euro weekend \u2013 10 cities where you can relax in three days<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

1. Take a picture near the Don Luis I Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I remember how stunned I was when I first saw the famous bridge of Don Luis I<\/strong>. The bridge was built according to the Eiffel project. And in style it is very similar to the legs of the Paris tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you walk to the top<\/strong> of it (where the tram runs), you’ll have a stunning view of the Douro River and the cityscape. You can see mass of buildings and red roofs that run down to the Ribeira<\/strong> riverfront<\/strong>. Along the Vila Nova embankment, rubber boats sway, on which barrels of port wine used to be transported. Take this opportunity to take some memorable photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it’s worth visiting the bridge during the day and then again at sunset to see two similar but completely different views. The view from the top flight over Porto is worth the effort of going up and down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Walk and port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After crossing the bridge over the Doro River<\/strong>, you will reach the nearby town of Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong>. Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia are two different cities separated by the Douro River. But it would be a mistake to visit Porto and ignore Gaia. All you have to do to get there is cross the D. Luis I Bridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A funicular<\/strong> runs from the top of the Don Luis I bridge . This attraction for tourists and those who don’t like going down and climbing stairs. The cost is \u20ac6 for a regular one-way ticket. The ticket includes a coupon for a free “tasting<\/strong>” of port wine in one of the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. Tasting is in quotation marks, because only 50 grams <\/strong>are poured in exchange for a coupon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vila Nova de Gaia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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But if you like it, you can buy a real tasting and compare the tastes of 5-10-20-year-old port wines<\/strong>. In Vila Nova de Gaia, wineries and warehouses of the most famous port wine producers are spread along the river. There are Sandeman, Grahams, Ferreira, Kopka, etc<\/strong>. in which countless treasures are stored – vats of port wine. Price from 15 \u20ac for a set of 5-7 types of port wine. Plus stories about the origin of this wine and the winemaking intricacies of the Douro River region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’re in town, you’ll have plenty to do, from world-class wine cellars to amazing traditional restaurants with stunning views. It is also always worth taking a walk along the promenade of Gaia near the Douro River<\/strong>. If you have enough time, you should walk along the river until you reach the charming village of Afurada<\/strong>. It is a fishing town with lots of great seafood restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n