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So you have decided on a trip to Portugal and now you want to check out some accommodations. There are only around 2.4 thousand hotels, thousands of airbnbs (more than hotels) and hundreds of hostels in Portugal. Are you going to check out every location, photo and price?

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The city of camellias

When you are visiting Porto and you wander through its streets, parks and gardens you will always find a plant which is originally from Asia, but has been present in northern Portugal since the 19th century, commonly used as a decorative element.

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Cervejaria Gazela

It is a historical place in Porto, known especially for its "Cachorinhos" - small spicy hot dogs where the sausage is "linguiça", a traditional portuguese sausage.

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Notable Sites To Visit in Porto Every History Buff Must Visit

Porto is one of Europe’s historic cities that has stood the test of time. With a rich past dating all the way back to 300 BC, this city is steeped with history and personality like no other. Because of this, Porto became one of Europe’s most sought after destinations earning the title of The Best European Destination in 2014 and 2017. So, as a fan of history, you’ve decided to spend your vacation exploring this gorgeous city. Before you book Airbnb vacation rentals in Porto, Portugal, here are notable sites every history buff must visit.

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Top Tips for Getting to Porto

Travellers to Porto will find that it is well-connected by air, train and road as the city continues to grow as a popular tourist destination. This is ensuring that there are more and more travel options available and for a range of budgets. All of this choice can nevertheless be quite confusing and make it difficult to choose the best option for you. However…

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WE ARE BACK!

We are happy to announce that we are already hosting our Classical Walking tour, our Port Wine Tour, our Private Tours, the famous Food Tour and our Porto Highlights Express Tour!

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BOLINHOS DE BACALHAU

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 kg of desalted cod

  • 1/2 kg of cooked potatoes

  • 3 olive oil tablespoons

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 beaten eggs

  • Parsley

  • Nutmeg

  • Pepper

  • Salt

  • Frying oil

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Vinho verde? 

Vinho verde directly translates to green wine, so, are we talking about the hulk’s favorite drink?

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