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Porto

The hotel and the river below.
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An Instagrammer’s dream, this hotel is almost too cool for its own good

This Porto, Portugal, hotel stays on the right side of being the preserve of hipsters, while offering some of the best views in the city.

  • by Jamie Lafferty
Vila Nova de Gaia on the opposite side of the Douro, is home to the bulk of the famous Port wine lodges.

Portugal cruise with Silversea: Exploring Vila Nova de Gaia, the home of Port wine

Porto quickly has you under its spell. But my plan is to leave Porto immediately. My target instead is Vila Nova de Gaia.

  • by Steve McKenna
The Scenic Azure passes under the Dom Luis I Bridge in Porto.

Scenic Azure Portugal cruise: At port in a picture-book city

A meander through the majestic Douro Valley on a luxury river cruise ship begins in Portugal's history-rich second city.

  • by Mark Chipperfield
Padrao Dos Descobrimentos, Lisbon.

Lisbon versus Porto in Portugal: Stunning cities, close ties, bitter rivals

Lisbon and Porto are like beautiful, warring siblings, both vying for attention.

  • by Sue Williams
These rabelo boats used to bring port down the Douro River in barrels to Porto, for export to Europe.

Porto, Portugal: Where temptation will get the better of you

There is temptation everywhere you go in this Portuguese city.

  • by Catherine Marshall
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The Dom Luis I Bridge over the Douro is a Porto landmark.

Things to do in Porto, Portugal: A three minute guide

A wonderful, bargainous place to eat and – especially – drink.

  • by David Whitley
Romantic spot: A couple in front of parliament building, Budapest, Hungary.

Europe's most romantic cities, besides Paris

There are plenty of other beautiful cities for travellers looking for a romantic setting, writes Ute Junker.

  • by Ute Junker
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There is more to Europe than Paris and Rome

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

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Beyond Paris and Rome: the lesser-known European cities you must visit

Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.

Cafe culture ? Maastricht's Selexyz.

Drinking in the words

From Maastricht to Mexico, the bookshop cafe is a heady brew, writes Brian Turner.