You could spend a lovely day here, wandering along by the river and through the old village but for most (including tour buses because its on the day tour circuit) its all about the bridge, the church and then coffee or lunch before moving on. Ponte de Sao Goncalo The bridge IS impressive. Its […]
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The River Douro rises in Spain and flows from almost 900kms across through Portugal before reaching the Atlantic Ocean at Porto. The UNESCO listed Douro Valley refers to the Portuguese stretch of the river and is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. It is best admired from the river itself but […]
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Everyone is heading to Porto nowadays – and who could blame them. A huge regenerative programme over the past two decades, along with an influx of budget airlines, is bringing visitors by the thousands. The challenge for the city now is to maintain the character and charm that people are currently enjoying. Its a beautiful […]
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Dun Laoghaire Harbour – just 20 minutes by train from the city centre
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