NORTE
This region combines rivers, waterfalls, vineyards and fertile fields with important monuments in urban centres. Porto, The North's most important city, owes its name to the famous port wine. One should not miss a visit to the wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia and free tasting of port. Porto’s bustling downtown includes famous palaces, cathedrals, Romanesque churches and several impressive museums. The region’s coastline offers beautiful beaches, seaside resorts and charming villages – and inland, Peneda-Geres National Park is worth visiting. Airport: Porto International
The Yeatman |
Michelin 1-Star "The Next Generation Grand Hotel." - Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice 2013: #15 Top 25 Hotels & #9 Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Portugal
"Best of Wine Tourism 2014" Award
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(www.the-yeatman-hotel.com) P. 452 Located in the heart of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe´s most important wine capitals, this member of Relais & Chateaux is a prime destination for those wishing to explore the pleasures of Portuguese wines. An oasis of calm in the city, this 82-room hotel is set in 1.3 hectares of beautiful gardens with breathtaking views over the city and the Douro River. Its gourmet restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine accompanied by wines from the 25,000 bottle cellar. The Yeatman holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Portuguese wines and every Thursday Wine Dinners are held. The hotel also offers the Caudalie Vinotherapy Spa, a croquet lawn, gym and two pools. The Yeatman has an impressive list of national and international accolades and prizes
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