Porto Portugal attractions: Rabelo (Porto wine transporter)
Porto Portugal attractions is certainly one of the interesting part of tourism in Portugal. A common criticism against tourism in Portugal is that, touristic information about the places and attractions are not very well drafted and published in English on the web. It is however, not possible to include all the Porto Portugal attractions in a single article. This article is a small attempt to collect as many details about the main wine cellars in Porto.

In order to begin with, lets us talk about Porto Wine. Port wine, domestically known as “Vinho do Porto” is an exclusive type of fortified wine. Porto Wine is produced from special grapes that are grown in the Douro valley. Porto wine is available both in red and white varieties. Normally it is sweet and dry in taste and is served as dessert wine. The price of the wine varies depending on two factors: one is the age of the wine and second is the mode of preparation. This wine is a 17th century creation and is one of the main Porto Portugal attractions.

So, while doing Porto Portugal tourism, visiting Porto wine cellars shall help a tourist to know more about the Port wine preparation and explore the way Douro vineyards are cultivated. Here is a list and description of Porto wine cellars that a tourist may use as a reference.

  1. Quinta Do Noval Cellars: Noval Cellars is one of the biggest producer of Porto Wine. One can gather information in several languages including Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and Italian. People with physical disability can also access this cellars. All types of electronic payment cards are acceptable and can contact through email or phone. One can witness the wild beauty of western European nature with Quinta Do Noval Cellars.

  2. Taylor´s Cellars: Taylor´s is one of the oldest family owned Port wine producers and sellers. Free visit is assured with two kinds of Port wine and can taste special olive oil. Visitors can deal with different languages such as: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian and German. One of the referable Porto Portugal attractions.

  3. Solar do Vinho do Porto: Solar do Vinho do Porto is a Porto Wine institute. Services available in this institution include: lunches and dinners, organization of Port Wine receptions, Organization of Port wine tasting challenges and can collect other information concerning Porto Wine.

  4. Porto Portugal attractions: Ponte. D.Luís
    Croft cellars: Three hundred year old Port old wine producers and merchants. Free visits are available and a visitor can taste two kinds of wine. One can gather information in several languages such as: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French and German. Direct contact through email or telephone. 5% Discounts on products are possible through Porto Card issued by Municipality of Porto. Croft Porto wine cellars is certainly one of the best Porto Portugal attractions.

More Port wine cellars description, events and Porto Portugal attractions shall discuss soon in this blog. So keep in touch.


Porto Portugal attractions: Foz do Douro
Porto, the second largest city in Portugal is a bridge between history and modern world. Porto is accessible from any part of the world directly through air planes. Porto Portugal attractions vary from world heritage sites to any kind of modern touristic activities. Tourism in Portugal benefits a lot from Porto Portugal attractions. Porto is a touristic friendly city that attracts various types of tourists and is a potential resort for any kind of touristic activities.


Ribeira: People who are interested in the medieval period architecture can visit Ribeira. The facade of Ribeira faces toward the Douro river and is a hot photo shoot spot of Porto. Ancient building, small and narrow streets are some of the noteworthy peculiarities of Ribeira. Along the narrow streets there are several bars, cafes as well as restaurants that are famous for its traditional cooking. Visitors can book their hotel in this region for a couple of days in a medieval city.

Porto Wine cellars: Porto Wine cellars is one of the best Porto Portugal attractions. River Douro seperates Porto from Vila Nova do Gaia  south bank where are situated the Porto wine cellars. However, before entering into one of the Porto Wine cellars you shall collect as many details about wine cellars. Some wine cellars admit you for free of charge and some other will charge you a minimum of 2 €. You can buy Porto Wine directly from the sellers. The price varies depending upon the age of the wine and the mode of preparation. While visiting one of the best Porto Portugal attractions you can taste a small glass of the most famous wine in the world.

Vila nova do Gaia: is situated on the south bank of Douro river. Beaches, Bird watching protected areas and wine cellars are the three main attractions of this city. Vila nova do Gaia is famous for its wine storage and has more than fifty wine companies around the city. A panoramic view of the Porto city and the river Douro will worth the visit.
Porto Portugal attractions: Jardim de Serralves

Cedofeita: Is one of the parish in Porto Municipality. Some of the main attractions of this parish includes: a large number of private art galleries, fashion cloth shops national Museum Soares dos Reis, several chapels, Oliveira´s Fountain, the Mouzinho de Albuquerque (Statue), Church of Cedofeita. Cedofeita is certainly one of the unknown famous fashion parish of Porto Portugal attractions.

Matosinhos: is one of the domestically best known touristic place in Porto area. The old harbor is situated on the northern part of Porto city and is famous for its wild beaches and blue sea water. People who are intending to spend a budget beach holidays can spend a couple of days in Matosinhos. Some other famous attractions in Matosinhos are Leça da Palmeira, Forte de Nossa Senhora Da Conceirção, Castelo Do Queijo. Matosinhos is certainly one of the eye catching Porto Portugal attractions.


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