Portugal’s capital Lisbon is a hugely popular destination for tourists. But not content with this, the Portuguese also have a second city to discover and enjoy.
Porto sits on the Douro estuary in the north of the country. It’s packed with charming old tiled houses, grand buildings which indicate its rich history, not to mention delicious food and drink.
For the photographer, there’s something on every corner and vantage points galore. And if you take a bus ride to Foz do Douro, there’s also an Atlantic beach experience close by.
This was a typical city break experience for my friend and I, with budget flights from the UK, a very pleasant apartment hotel, and walking galore. If you have a spare long weekend, get yourself to Porto.
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What a wealth of colour, Mike! A great place to visit! :)
Thank you Richard! It’s a delightful city. I wonder if Lisbon can match its charms when I finally get there?
I was certainly entranced by Lisbon; a beautiful city. :)
In my case there’s only one way to find out ✈️
Another flight?! Surely not!!
Not imminently but that would be the quickest way to get there :)
Haha! I don’t know… Quickest, but the most fulfilling? Walking from Manc to Lisbon would surely give you a better sense of satisfaction?
No. Ha!
Beautiful pics, Mike! I especially like “Potters Woodwork” and the light & shadows in “Customs House”.
Thank you very much, Kiki :) It’s a very agreeable city with so much detail to chase. Go if you haven’t already!
The old city of Porto, beautiful captured by you.
Thank you Koos. It’s a lovely city. I wonder if Lisbon will live up to it. Surely busier?
Lisbon is busier, with some contemporary architecture at the former Olympic City. The people are as friendly as in Porto though.
I’ve yet to visit Lisbon…
Enjoy!