Porto e norte has it all - hundreds of kilometres of sandy unspoilt beach and the roaring Atlantic, whilst the city of Porto itself offers great architecture, food and ofcourse, Port. The river Douro widely thought to be the most beautiful river in the country.
Add to this the wonders of the Peneda-Gerês National Park with it’s diverse flora and fauna and the 44 perfectly beautiful historical Posadas in the region and what more could you ask.
Pérola do Bolhão delicatessen - Porto, photo by Antonio Sacchetti
Major events:
Fantasporto Porto International Film Festival - Porto, February - March
Holy Week Festivals - Braga, April
International Graden Festival - Ponte de Lima, May - October
Festas de São João - Porto, June
Ponte de Lima Horde Fair - Ponte de Lima, June
Medieval Journey to Santa Maria da Feira - Santa Maria da Feira, July - August
Feasts of Nossa Senhora da Agonia - Viana do Castelo, August
Festas Gualterianas - Guimarães, August
Paredes de Coura Festival - Paredes de Coura, August
Festivities of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - Lamego, August - September
Guimarães Jazz - Guimarães, November
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