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Oporto is the capital of North Portugal. |
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Through this city flows the river Douro, place where you can travel in the famous and traditional boats called Rabelos.
Oporto is a great industrial and commercial center. The city enjoys an artificial port (Leixões) and an international airport.
In terms of culture, the presence of magnificent baroque churches and typical comprest tiles is remarkable.
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Internationally, the city is well known by the Port Wine, produced by various vineyards, located over the Douro river. Oporto is also the city of the bridges, great constructions that were tied up around this city.
Walking through Oporto we mustn’t hesitate to stop at the different markets and fairs (Mercado do Bolhão), with a remarkable diversity of fresh products.
Oporto is a place with terrific details (statues, churches, palaces and fountains) plenty of past and history and were we can breath culture and tradition.
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