Oporto & North
Oporto & North of Portugal is a magnificent region worthy of a visit. It is characterized by dazzling landscapes, historic cities and lovely little villages where time stood still.
The gastronomy is one of the highlights of this Portuguese region as well as the friendliness of the people always ready to make you feel at home.
Top things to do in Porto
August 20, 2013 | Clara CamposMany have been asking me about the best things to do in Porto. Well, the answer isn’t easy as Porto is a fascinating place. However, here are my favorite things about the capital of North Portugal. My top 10 things … Read More
Ribeira area, a not to miss spot in Porto city
May 16, 2013 | Clara CamposRibeira area is one of the main highlights of Porto city. Set by Douro River offers magnificent views and is famed amongst tourists from all over the world.
Ribeira area is one of most emblematic places in Porto city along … Read More
Porto’s cathedral, one of the city’s highlights
April 29, 2013 | Clara CamposPorto’s Cathedral, in the heart of the city, is one of the most iconic monuments of the city. It is also one of the oldest, therefore is worthy of a visit.
Porto’s cathedral, located in the heart of the city, … Read More
Oporto is a place to go in 2013
January 17, 2013 | Clara CamposOporto is a place to go in 2013 according to the New York Times, which ranks Oporto city on the 28th position of the top of the 46 places to visit this year.
Oporto is a place to go in 2013 … Read More
Sao Bento train station
January 8, 2013 | Clara CamposSao Bento train station, in Oporto, is famed for its tiles on its front hall. It was distinguished as the most beautiful train station in the world in 2011.
Sao Bento train station is one of the ex-libris of the … Read More
5 restaurants serving Tripas a Moda do Porto
September 24, 2012 | Clara CamposIn Oporto city there are plenty of good restaurants serving Tripas a Moda do Porto, the city’s iconic dish prepared with with several meats, tripe, sausages and white navy beans.
Restaurants serving Tripas a Moda do Porto are an ex-libris … Read More
Top 10 Best hostels in Oporto
August 21, 2012 | Clara CamposI chose my Top 10 Best hostels in Oporto having in mind the quality offered, which in some cases was distinguished with international awards
Hostels in Oporto are great! They represent cheap lodging and a cool atmosphere. Over the last … Read More
Montalegre
May 5, 2012 | Clara CamposMontalegre is a magical place in the Trás-os-Montes region set within a magnificent landscape of schist and granite, dominated by its castle
The cutting wind, cold as ice, that was blowing on the day we arrived at Montalegre, along with … Read More
Discovering Geres Mountain, North Portugal
May 4, 2012 | Clara Campos | 3 CommentsDiscovering Geres Mountain is an amazing experience Portugal has to offer as this beautiful Mountain of the Minho region is a true Paradise.
Discovering Geres Mountain, situated in the astonishing Minho region, bordering with Spain, it means discovering a natural … Read More
Valenca do Minho
May 2, 2012 | Clara CamposValenca do Minho is a charming village bordering with Spain on the Minho region, dominated by its impressive fortress and boosting with life.
From the top of the hill where Valenca do Minho stands, overlooking Spain on the other side … Read More
