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| | |  Porto:
The traditional trading town offers much more than its famous port wine cellars and was officially nominated European Capital of Culture in 2001. Enjoy a walk through the old town "Ribeira" (UNESCO World Heritage Site) next to the beautiful river and admire the breathtaking view over the Douro with its impressive bridges.
Take the opportunity to cross the river by boat to the Port WIne Cellars on the other side and particpate in a wine tasting, offered by most of the cellars. | | |
| | |  In any case take the opportunity to cross the river by boat to the Port Wine Cellars on the other side and particpate in a wine tasting, offered by most of the cellars.The cathedral above the old town can be reached by stairs. Not far away is the train station St. Bento located with impressive Azulejos - the famous blue tiles with scenes of the portuguese history. The car-free shopping street Rua Sta. Catarina is highly recommendable and leads you directly to the colourful Bolhão market where you can buy everything from fruits and household goods to pets and everything else that you could possibly need in every day life. | | |
| | |  Students value the interesting shops around the park Jardim de João Chagas and the emblem of Porto "Torre dos Clerigos".
An excursion per train or boat to the world famous and picturesque Douro Vally, to the idyllic region Minho north of Porto with its quiescent river valleys and wine areas as well as its pretty capitol Braga - the religious centre of the country - is worth the time. | |
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