Tag: Douro river valley

Touring port caves, tripe stew, and tackling a Francesinha sandwich while exploring the weathered beauty of Porto, Portugal.

Mar 25, 2018

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by

Daniel Callicoat

in Destinations, Food Porn, Portugal, Spirits, Travel, Western Europe

The ancient city of Porto, Portugal dates back to 300 B.C. with Roman settlements which used the city as a port town. The city breaths with history, ancient squares and once lavish neighborhoods now falling into ruin. The city is built on steep hills that stretch down into the mouth of the Douro river…