Porto and North

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Porto and the North

Porto has already been voted the “Best European Destination” and the “Best Tourist Destination in the World”, and it's easy to understand why. The city is within easy reach of the most northerly regions of Portugal, where you will discover amazing landscapes and stunning monuments.

- In Porto, walk along Avenida dos Aliados and go shopping in the city’s traditional stores. Climb the 240 steps of the Clérigos Tower and then have a rest to admire the tiles at São Bento station. Spend a little time in the gardens of the Crystal Palace and savour an aperitif in Ribeira. From there, walk over the Dom Luís I bridge to the Gaia quayside, where you can indulge in a tasting session in the Port wine cellars.

Cuisine

Northern Portugal is well known for its delicious, generous cuisine. Every visitor runs the risk of going home carrying a few extra pounds of weight.

Nevertheless, make sure you try:
- Caldo verde (a kale/vegetable soup)
- Salt cod fritters
- The ‘francesinha, voted one of the best sandwiches in the world.
- Octopus: either sautéed, fried or cooked in rice.
- If you prefer meat, a Mirandese steak, chunks of veal and sausages such as salpicão, chorizo and alheira.
- for dessert, crème brulée, Abade de Priscos pudding, French toast and papos de Anjo (whipped egg yolk and syrup).
- Port wine, usually at the end of your meal.