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Hostels in Porto

Hostels in Porto

June 27, 2010 No Comments

Travellers on a short budget will find in Porto excellent hostels for their stay in this city.

Webcam of Porto

Webcam of Porto

May 1, 2010 No Comments

Take a peek into Porto’s daily life. Here you have a selection of webcams all over Porto.

Webcam of Lisbon

April 30, 2010 No Comments

Take a look into Lisbon’s streets with this webcam.

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Portuguese historical Villages

March 4, 2010 No Comments

Portugal with it’s old age of over 800 years has many little villages, forgotten in times which are absolutely worth seeing. Most of them are on the border to Spain, having had an important role in defending the borders. Jerusalém de Romeu – in Trás-os-Montes, by the Tua river, Mirandela, is one of those places. ...

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10 Places to Stay in Porto

10 Places to Stay in Porto

February 27, 2010 No Comments

Not long ago, Porto had hardly any hotel offer. Today there are hotels, guesthouses, apartments and much more.

Francesinha – the secret recipe

February 12, 2010 No Comments

Have you ever tried a “frenchy” ? No? You definitely need to come to Porto, Portugal. But if you thought you were going to taste a french national, you are soooo wrong! Here you have our francesinha: The first francesinhas Once upon a time, some say, during the period of the French Invasions, the French ...

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A Flat in Porto

A Flat in Porto

February 12, 2010 No Comments

Porto is definitely worth a visit. The granitic city has a flair of it’s own and is quite appealing for a stroll along the narrow streets

10 Restaurants in Porto

February 10, 2010 2 Comments

If you come to Porto, you’ll eventually need a place to eat. The next 10 Restaurants are a good start for choosing: there are cheap ones, expensive ones, mostly Portuguese and a Japanese: Itamae, Rua Miguel Bombarda 216, Porto; tel.: + 351 222 011 926. Mo.-Sa., 12-15h + 19-24h. Closed on Sundays. Average price 20€. ...

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Up the river Douro

Going up the river Douro by boat is far more than just a trip its a feast for the eyes.