Portuguese gem

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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Tags: architecture, city breaks, Douro, Foz do Douro, Harry Potter, people, photography, Porto, Portugal, Portuguese tiles, tourism, travel

15 thoughts on “Portuguese gem”

ckponderings on July 27, 2019 at 16:42 said:

What a wealth of colour, Mike! A great place to visit! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 27, 2019 at 16:57 said:
  
  Thank you Richard! It’s a delightful city. I wonder if Lisbon can match its charms when I finally get there?
  
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  - ckponderings on July 27, 2019 at 17:58 said:
    
    I was certainly entranced by Lisbon; a beautiful city. :)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on July 27, 2019 at 18:45 said:
      
      In my case there’s only one way to find out ✈️
      
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      - ckponderings on July 28, 2019 at 09:24 said:
        
        Another flight?! Surely not!!
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on July 28, 2019 at 09:42 said:
        
        Not imminently but that would be the quickest way to get there :)
        
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        ckponderings on July 28, 2019 at 10:14 said:
        
        Haha! I don’t know… Quickest, but the most fulfilling? Walking from Manc to Lisbon would surely give you a better sense of satisfaction?
        
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        mikeosbornphoto on July 28, 2019 at 10:24 said:
        
        No. Ha!
        
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Kiki on July 21, 2019 at 18:16 said:

Beautiful pics, Mike! I especially like “Potters Woodwork” and the light & shadows in “Customs House”.

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 21, 2019 at 18:32 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Kiki :) It’s a very agreeable city with so much detail to chase. Go if you haven’t already!
  
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Cos on July 21, 2019 at 10:06 said:

The old city of Porto, beautiful captured by you.

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- mikeosbornphoto on July 21, 2019 at 10:22 said:
  
  Thank you Koos. It’s a lovely city. I wonder if Lisbon will live up to it. Surely busier?
  
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  - Cos on July 21, 2019 at 20:37 said:
    
    Lisbon is busier, with some contemporary architecture at the former Olympic City. The people are as friendly as in Porto though.
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on July 21, 2019 at 20:40 said:
      
      I’ve yet to visit Lisbon…
      
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      - Cos on July 22, 2019 at 18:57 said:
        
        Enjoy!
        
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