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Porto
Norte, Portugal
The Douro's port-wine city and starting point for most Portugués pilgrims.
A short history
Founded as the Roman Portus Cale (which gave Portugal its name), Porto's tile-clad old town tumbles down to the Douro. The Camino leaves from the cathedral square.
What to see
- Sé do Porto cathedral
- Livraria Lello bookshop
- Ribeira waterfront
- Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
Where to eat
- Cervejaria Brasão (francesinha)
- Taberna dos Mercadores
- Café Majestic
Where to sleep
- Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto
- The House of Sandeman Hostel
Camino Portugués
Top Portugués posts
The most relevant articles for pilgrims passing through Porto, ranked by topic and route.
