Nov 21, 20221 min readDuoro Rio-Augusto's RestauranteWe had lunch at the Duoro Rio-Augusto's Restaurante in Paseo da Regua. It's located on Av. do Duoro. Mista Tapa--€10. This was a nice...
Nov 20, 20221 min readAlong the DouroAfter Amarante, we had some time to kill so we decided to drive down to the Duoro. There are beautiful vistas on the Duoro This is...
Nov 19, 20221 min readConfeiteria da PonteConfeiteria da Ponte is located at R. 31 de Janeiro 186. They have a nice patio overlooking the river. We ordered a Papo de Anjo (on...
Nov 18, 20221 min readTop Sights in AmaranteOur next stop was Amarante, a 45-minute drive from Guimaraes. We parked in the free lot to the right of the Igreja de Sao Goncalo de...
Nov 17, 20221 min readSolar do Arco RestauranteDinner was at Solar do Arco Restaurante, located at R. de Santa Maria 48 50. We didn't have a reservation but we arrived when it opened...
Nov 16, 20221 min readCafe CinecittaWe had a drink at one of the outdoor cafes in the Praca de Sao Tiago. We chose Cafe Cinecitta because they advertised sangria. It was €5,...
Nov 15, 20221 min readTop Things to See in GuimaraesGuimaraes is known as the "Birthplace of Portugal" because it is believed that Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal was born here...
Nov 14, 20221 min readSabores GeladosWe found Sabores Gelados at the entrance to the historic center. It's located at Rua Do Souto Nº141/ E Largo Barão S.Martinho. Cup with 2...
Nov 13, 20221 min readStay Hotel GuimaraesIt was a 25-minute drive from Bom Jesus do Monte to Guimaraes. Our base for the night was the Stay Hotel. 1. Location: -walking distance...
Nov 12, 20221 min readBom Jesus do MonteBom Jesus do Monte is a pilgrimage site 5 km east of Braga. We parked at the top of the hill and walked down to the chapel. Lush...
Nov 11, 20221 min readTibias de BragaBraga is known for a pastry treat called Tibias de Braga. We found it at Tibias de Braga, just outside the city gate. The address is Av....
Nov 10, 20221 min readFrigideirasOur guide pointed out that frigideiras was a meat pie that originated in Braga. They were created at Frigideiras do Cantinho in 1796....
Nov 9, 20221 min readTop Things to See in BragaBraga, Portugal's 3rd largest urban area, is 40 minutes from Porto. We didn't have much information about Braga so we took a free city...
Nov 8, 20221 min readAdega MerceariaAfter touring the Palacio Bolsa, we had dinner just down the street at Adega Mercearia. It's located at Rua da Vitória 380. It's a very...
Nov 7, 20221 min readStock Exchange PalaceThe Palacio Bolsa is neither a palace nor a stock exchange. It is the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto. To visit the...
Nov 6, 20221 min readGelatopiaNear the Palacio da Bolsa, we found Gelatopia. It's located at R. de Ferreira Borges 68. It's artisanal gelato. Pricey but very good....
Nov 5, 20221 min readPingo DoceWe wanted to go on a picnic and discovered Pingo Doce. The supermarket chain has a prepared food section. You can eat there or get it to...
Nov 4, 20221 min readEmpanadas MalvonI had read that Empanadas Malvon was good. They have several locations. We visited the one at Rua de Fernandes Tomás 449. We tried the...
Nov 3, 20221 min readCasa BragancaCasa Braganca is a locals' place, It's located at R. Arquitecto Nicolau Nasoni 16. Pao--€1.20. Bacalhau--€0.80 each. The potato croquette...
Nov 2, 20221 min readOther Sights in PortoOther sights in Porto include the Igreja de San Ildefonso, a beautifully tiled church. It's located near Batalha Square. Moorish...
