Top Things to do in Northern Portugal
Things to do in Northern Portugal, Portugal: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Restaurants in Northern Portugal
1. Garrafeira do Carmo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 401 reviews
House specializes in all types of drinks, liqueurs, spirits, domestic and imported, with a variety of Portuguese table wines (Douro, Alentejo, Dão, Setubal, Bairrada,Verdes, etc..,) And especially dedicated to the precious Port, noble and illustrious Nectar it deserves from us, a very special attention. Someone nickname one day "Catedral do Vinho do Porto" (Oporto's Wine Cathedral), by the variety, quantity of brands and types of Port wines, available here. With ''colheitas' 'and ''vintage'' since 1834 and other ‘’Rare and Precious'' from our private collection, of course, leave satisfied the most eloquent and exacting connoisseur of Port wine. Personalised, attentive, always with a smile, define the position of the House trying to do on each client, a friend. And as ‘friends, friends, business is business'', we offer excellent value for money in all our products, which include the ever attractive and indispensable 'souvenirs'.
Reviewed By davidcG2762HN - Bath, United Kingdom
We found this port shop following other reviews a few years ago and it was absolutely amazing. This was then a must do on our latest visit. Jorge has a fantastic knowledge of Portuguese wines and port In particularly, he is completely fluent in English. We bought wines during our stay, he made some great recommendations for us to bring home. As we have drunk them all during lockdown we went online to order more to be delivered to the UK. It was fantastically easy. Jorge dispatched them the next day and they were here within the week. We will be using this service again... and again. If you are in Porto we strongly reccomend a visit. If you love port wine these are the people t speak to.
2. Touriga Vinhos de Portugal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 139 reviews
Touriga Vinhos de Portugal is a wine shop in the heart of Porto. We promote wines from the regions around Porto: Vinho Verde, Douro Wine, Dao Wine and Port wine. In our shop we do everyday 20 mins Port explanations with tasting, as well as wine tastings, we organize red wine blind tastings. Quite often we bring the producers to. We mostly promote small and quality producers.
Reviewed By WanderlustJL - Salisbury, United States
A great place to taste port without the limitations of a specific cave. Superior knowledge and fantastic selection. Go!
3. Surf'in Monkeys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
The First Sports Center & Store at Porto with group and private lessons for all ages in the following sports: Surf School | Skate School | Yoga Lessons | High Performance Functional Training Indoor and Outdoor Surf Shop with products and accessories: Surf | Skate | Inline Skating | Clothes | Accessories
4. 3+ arte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
3+ arte - Cooperativa Artistica e Cultural is a Cultural project that aims to boost the arts in Vila Nova de Gaia. Art Gallery, Handicraft, Coworking, Port Wine... And more... Much more!
Reviewed By D3689FAjohnb - Northampton, United Kingdom
An "alternative" little gallery, set in an old warehouse in the heart of "port-land". We went for the port tasting and found a welcoming host and a fine sample of ports and cheeses. We chose the "basic" and "advanced" selections to share, along with two rustic cheeses from northern Portugal, tastefully presented. Our six ports, with the cheese cost approx 16 euros. We then browsed among the ethnic craft items, created by unassuming local arists and craftspersons, and bought presents for the family. Difficult to find but do persevere - such a friendly, welcoming ambience, as with so much of Porto.
5. Quay Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Quay Market is local market with the best portuguese products, located on Ribeira do Porto (first line- Part of UNESCO's World Heritage Site since 1996, and classified National Monument) with a breathtaking view over Douro River.
6. Quinta Da Gaivosa
7. Aramarte Acessorios
8. Cultura Portuguesa Cork Fashion & Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
In the old downtown area of Porto, this shop offers a wide selection of genuine portuguese products, gifts and foods. We specialize in high quality Cork Fashion and genuine portuguese Handcrafts. The shop itself brings back old memories and the products - made in clay, cork, leather, wood, glass and tin - foods, wines and sweets have all been made in the tradicional way. Buy here and we deliver worldwide.
Reviewed By Franciefreckles
Because of Covid 19, all trips were canceled. I had received a unique tote from a friend from this wonderful store so I contacted Filipe and he sent me lots of photos of these incredibly wonderful handmade bags. They are wool felt and hand woven so durable and it does not pile. I had planned to go here in the fall, so this was a Virtual trip. Thank you Filipe for your awesome help, fast shipping too great experience Thank You,????France
9. Mon Pere
10. Gota a Gota Wine House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
A blend of a wine shop with a great selection of Portuguese wines and a wine house with a familiar and welcoming atmosphere that invites you to taste good wine with some appetizers in great company and good background music.
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