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WineRepublic Northern Harvest Tour Glimpse of Portugal - Food & Wine | September 2018

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Welcome to Portugal!

We trust your travel was easy and successful and that you’ve settled nicely into your hotel. While relaxing with

a celebratory glass of Portuguese wine, we’d like to present you with our comprehensive information packet.

This packet should contain all the necessary information you need to make your trip not only successful, but

stress free.

In this packet, you will find:

● Detailed Itinerary with links to maps

● Contact Details

● Suggested Activities

● Weather Forecast

Please know that we’re always here should you have any questions about the services below. Never hesitate

to contact us day or night. That’s why we’re here.

Cheers,

Ryan Opaz

www.catavino.net - [email protected] - +351 927605381

Catavino is an officially registered Travel Agency with the Portuguese Tourism Board, RNAVT no. 5576.

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ITINERARY

Saturday, 22nd September 2018 PORTO Arrival

TBA - Arrival at Porto International Airport and meet your English-speaking driver outside customs, for

a private transfer to hotel in Porto. (one transfer per couple included).

Driver: To be advised

Phone: To be advised

Arrival and check in Eurostars Porto Centro. This hotel is perfect for anyone needing the charm of a

newly opened hotel combined with the bustle of Porto's bustling historic city center. With large

spacious rooms with wooden floors and cozy, large beds, it provides a lovely moment to rest before

exploring Porto's majestic charm.

Hotel: Eurostars Porto Centro

Address: Rua Sampaio Bruno nº 53-61 e 65, 4000-124 Porto

Phone: +351 22 004 6800

Rooms: Standard rooms with Breakfast Included (1 night)

Rest of the afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own or if you wish, we can organize

something for your afternoon.

7:00pm - Meet Brian in the hotel lobby and enjoy a short bus ride to the restaurant.

Bus Driver: To be advised


Expert Guide: Brian

Phone: +351 935 738 749

7:30pm - Welcome dinner at Prova. In the heart of Porto’s historical center—a maze of medieval

alleys, cobbled streets and baroque monuments—Prova has become a magnet for wine lovers. And

Diogo Amado has become a player in the revival of Porto’s vibrant city center since he opened this

chic narrow bar, the only wine bar in the area when he arrived in 2014.

Restaurant: Prova

Address: Rua de Ferreira Borges 86, 4050-116 Porto

Phone: +351 916 499 121



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https://www.facebook.com/provawinebar/




Sunday, 23rd September 2018 PORTO - SÃO TOMÉ de COVELA - DOURO

9:30am - Meet your private bus driver and wine guide at the lobby and leave towards Douro

Expert Wine Guide: Brian

Phone: +351 935 738 749

11:30am - Head to Quinta da Covela, a boutique winery located on a beautiful estate in the Vinho

Verde region, between Douro and Minho. It is situated in the geological transition between granite and

schist, in a south-facing amphitheatre on the river’s right-bank. The estate covers 34 hectares, where

14 are vineyards. The wines produced include not only some of the greatest whites in Portugal, but

also rosés and award winning reds. Lunch included.

Winery: Quinta da Covela

Address: São Tomé de Covelas

Phone: +351 254 886 298

4:00pm - Enjoy a relaxed drive towards the Douro Valley and check in at 4 star hotel.

6:00pm - Arrive and check into your hotel perched on a mountain top with panoramic views, this

hotel offers luxury accommodation with private balconies overlooking the Douro River. The panoramic

restaurant serves delicious regional and international cuisine, and the hotel also has a gorgeous

outdoor swimming pool with a teak sun-deck, where guests can relax and take in their vast vineyards.

Hotel: Delfim Douro

Address: Quinta do Loureiro, 5100-758 Samodães

Phone: +351 254 960 000

Rooms: Standard rooms with Breakfast Included (3 nights)

8:00pm - Dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant (pre-set menu with wines)

Restaurant: Delfim Douro

Address: Quinta do Loureiro, 5100-758 Samodães

Phone: +351 254 960 000



http://www.covela.pt/

http://www.delfimdourohotel.com/pt/Homepage.aspx

http://www.delfimdourohotel.com/pt/Homepage.aspx




Monday, 24th September 2018 DOURO VALLEY

10:00am - Meet your private bus driver and wine guide (Brian) at the lobby and leave towards S. João

da Pesqueira.

Expert Wine Guide: Brian

Phone: +351 935 738 749

Friends of ours for many years, Oscar will show us around his family estate and give us another

glimpse into the winemaking process of the Douro. Including a chance to get your purple foot club

badge.

11:00am - Head to Quevedo’s Quinta D’Agodinho and savor lamb and octopus on the grill while

basking in the vineyards! Make sure you have your swimsuit with you, if you want to take a dip in the

Douro this day!

Winery: Quevedo

Address: Quinta Sra do Rosário, 5130 São João da Pesqueira

Phone: +351 254 484 323

Now is the time we put you to work. Make sure to have shorts or a suit that you don’t mind getting

dirty. We’ll be climbing in a lagar, more info on that soon!

Winery: Quinta das Aranhas

Address: R. da Portela 33, 5130-071 Ervedosa do Douro

Phone: +351 254 423 461

6:30pm - Dinner will be served at a quaint little restaurant tucked away in the mountainous town of

Ervedosa - easy to pass if you blink! The menu focuses on family recipes taken directly from the

region, where for centuries, they were traditionally made in households across the region. With a

fantastic wine list, and extremely knowledgeable staff, it’s lovely place to enjoy a meal.

Restaurant: Toca da Raposa

Address: R. da Praça, 5130-067 Ervedosa do Douro

Phone: +351 254 423 466

Note: Bring comfortable clothes, shorts and walking shoes. Also, pack a change of clothes. We will be out all

day today and will not have the chance to get back to the hotel before dinner.



http://quevedoportwine.com/

https://pt-pt.facebook.com/pages/Quinta-das-Aranhas-Vinhos-Lda/172121599507593

https://www.facebook.com/tocadaraposa.douro/




Tuesday, 25th September 2018 DOURO VALLEY

10:30am - Meet Brian at the lobby and leave towards Regua train Station.

Expert Guide: Brian

Phone: +351 935 738 749

11:10am - Train from Régua towards Ferrão.

12:00pm - Truck transfer to Winery. Arrive and private visit at Quinta do Crasto. This winery is

located in one of the most magical spots in the Douro Valley, Crasto has developed into one of the

leading estates in the Douro. Crasto's cult-wines, Vinha da Ponte and Vinha Marie-Teresa, are among

the most highly rated and sought-after wines from Portugal. Premium tasting and lunch in the winery

included.

Winery: Quinta do Crasto

Address: Quinta do Crasto, Gouvinhas, 5060-063, Sabrosa

Phone: +351 254 920 020

3:30pm - Private Rabelo Boat Cruise from Ferrao towards Covelinhas. Relax on a leisurely private

cruise along the winding Douro River in a barco rabelo, a majestic wooden sailboat historically used

transport the Port wine barrels from the Douro Valley to the Port Lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.

Company: Magnifico Douro

Address: Rua da Marginal, Cais 3, 5085-037 Pinhão

Phone: +351 913 129 857

4:30pm - Visit and wine tasting at Quinta das Murças, located in the center of DOC Douro, it is

characterized for its 8 terroirs, very marked by mountains, different altitudes and sun exposures,

schist soils and the characteristic climate of the Douro valley. In the vineyards dozens of indigenous

grape varieties were planted, according to Organic Production and Integrated Production.

Winery: Quinta das Murças

Address: Covelinhas, 5050-012

Phone: +351 254 920 166



https://www.quintadocrasto.pt/wine-tourism/?lang=en

http://www.magnificodouro.pt/

https://www.esporao.com/en/about/quinta-dos-murcas-en/murcas-history.html/




5:30pm - Transfer back to hotel by bus.

8:00pm - Dinner will be served at DOC, by far one of the most stunning restaurants in the Douro, not

only because of its location overlooking the river, but for its eye-catching and innovative cuisine. The

creative source of Chef Rui Paula’s dishes focuses on the use of regionally sourced produce, which

changes according to the seasons. Taste more traditional meats from the north – such as Bísaro

Pork, Milk-Fed Goat Kid, Maronesa Veal and Suckling Pig – to the freshest fish and seafood from our

coast, combined with tasty risottos, traditional bread soups and vegetables.

Restaurant: DOC

Address: Cais da Folgosa, Estrada Nacional 222, 5110-214 Folgosa

Phone: +351 254 858 123

Taxis back to the hotel (included)



http://www.docrestaurante.pt/en/




Wednesday, 26th September 2018 DOURO VALLEY - DÃO - BAIRRADA - PORTO

8:30am - Meet Brian at the lobby and leave towards Viseu.

Expert Guide: Brian

Phone: +351 935 738 749

10:00am - Arrive and wine tasting at Solar do Vinho do Douro.

Winery: Solar do Vinho Do Dão

Address: Rua Doutor Aristides Sousa Mendes 3500 Viseu

Phone: +351 232 410 060

1:00pm - Private visit, wine tasting and lunch at one of our favorite Bairrada Wine producers, Filipa

Pato. The philosophy of this wine producer is simple: create authentic wines without makeup, they

express the true nature of the vineyards from which they come. The producer focus on indigenous

grapes only. Baga, Bical, Arinto, Cerceal and Maria Gomes create soulful wines from vineyard sites

with soils, microclimates and aspect ideal for growing our exquisite wine grapes with biodynamic

viticultural practices. In the winery we gently handle the grapes, minimal intervention and strict

monitoring of the wine allow our grapes to express themselves fully

Winery: Filipa Pato

Address: Rua de Sto. André, 41 3780-502 Óis do Bairro - Anadia


4:00pm - Transfer to Porto.

6:00pm - Arrival and check into hotel in Porto.

Hotel: Eurostars Porto Centro

Address: Rua Sampaio Bruno nº 53-61 e 65, 4000-124 Porto

Phone: +351 22 004 6800

Rooms: Standard rooms with Breakfast included (3 nights)

Night off



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Thursday, 27th September 2018 PORTO - PONTE DE LIMA - PORTO

9:30am - Meet private driver and leave towards Ponte de Lima.

Expert Guide: Ryan Opaz

Phone: +351 92 760 53 81

11:00am - Arrive and private visit with tasting and lunch at Quinta do Ameal, a small ancient property

(1710) of rare natural beauty. Here are created and produced excellent white wines made from a

Portuguese grape variety called Loureiro. This reaches its greatest aromatic and tasty expression at

this incredible Lima Valley region where the winery are located. After lunch you will have time to

explore the small town of Ponte de Lima.

Winery: Quinta do Ameal

Address: Quinta do Ameal, 4990-707 Pte. de Lima

Phone: +351 258 947 172

After lunch you will have time to explore the small town of Ponte de Lima.

3:30pm - Return back to Porto

5:30pm - Arrive and drop-off at hotel in Porto.

Optional Activity for those who have sign in:

7:00pm - Visit a cooking atelier in the center of Porto. Learn from a professional local chef how to

cook a traditional Portuguese meal. On this hands-on cooking class you will learn how to cook a

delicious meal comprised of appetizer, entrée and dessert. The recipes focus on local, authentic and

seasonal produce therefore producing the most delicious feast. We have designed this cooking class

so that you learn more about northern Portuguese cuisine, relax and have fun while cooking and

enjoying dinner with the chef and accompanied by the best Portuguese wines. (Transportation is NOT

included)



http://www.quintadoameal.com/index.php/en/home-en




Friday, 28th September 2018 PORTO

10:00am - Morning walking Porto Food tour. You’ll be taken to several tasting locations to enjoy ten

traditional and iconic Portuguese foods. You will also learn about the families and history behind each

of the restaurants, cafes, and specialty food shops that you’ll visit. In between tastings, you will hear

about the history, architecture and culture while you walk the streets of Porto. The Food Tour itself

will be enough for lunch, but if you’re keen for something more substantial, see below Porto’s

restaurant suggestions.

Expert Guide: To be advised


Meeting Point: To be advised

2:00pm - Your wine guide will take you for a visit at Cockburn's Port Lodge boasts of the largest

wooden Port cellar in the historic area of Vila Nova de Gaia. Holding one of the greatest collections of

oak barrels and wooden vats of any Port cellar, this is where the company ages all their Ports and

holds of Cockburn's Special Reserve. Founded in 1815 by Robert Cockburn, and nowadays belongs to

the Symington family, you'll enjoy both a tour tasting in what's considered one of the most beautiful

cellars in Gaia.

Winery: Cockburn’s Port Lodge

Address: Rua de Serpa Pinto 346, 4400-307 Vila Nova de Gaia

Phone: +351 913 007 950

Afternoon at leisure

7:30pm - Meet your driver and expert guide (Ryan) at the hotel lobby and leave towards Matosinhos.

8:00pm - This evening we’ll head to dinner for a seafood fest, at O Gaveto! This family owned

restaurant is an icon in the city, not only for its wine list, but for its divinely fresh fish. From the

minute you walk in the door, you’re encountered with trays of the days fresh fish while being served

heaps of seafood, from stuffed rock crab to, tiny orange shrimp from the coast of Portugal; and

gooseneck barnacles. Combined with their outstanding service, it’s a food lover’s dream!

Restaurant: O Gaveto

Address: Rua Roberto Ivens 826, 4450-237 Matosinhos

Phone: +351 22 937 8796



http://www.cockburns.com/

http://www.ogaveto.com/




Saturday, 29th September 2018 PORTO back home

TBA - Meet your private driver at the lobby and leave towards Porto International Airport (one transfer

per couple included).

Flight back home.

Corinne & Mike Fritz - One extra night confirmed at Eurostars Porto Centro

Sunday, 30th September 2018 PORTO back home

2 pax: Corinne & Mike Fritz

3:00am - Meet your private driver at the lobby and leave towards Porto International Airport.

5:00am - Flight back home.

CONTACT DETAILS

Catavino

Contact Person: Ryan Opaz

Phone: +351 927 605 381

Email: [email protected]

Contact Person: Ana Abreu

Phone: +351 914 367 836

Email: [email protected]

General Contacts

● Emergency number: 112

● Taxi number Lisbon: +351 219 362 113 (or try Uber, it works great in Portugal)

● Taxi number Porto: +351 22 099 7336 (or try Uber, it works great in Portugal)

● Tourism Office in Lisbon: +351 210 312 700

● Tourism Office in Porto: +351 22 339 3472








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Porto

Adega São Nicolau - Traditional, average meal per person without wine 20€

Address: Rua de São Nicolau 1, 4050-561 Porto GPS: 41.1404375,-8.6149218

Phone: +351 22 200 8232

Description: Adega S. Nicolau, located on the Ribeira, has no celebrity chef or design furniture, but it serves

amazing food, such as: grilled fish, fried sardines, roasted codfish, fried octopus, and much more. The star of the

menu is the “posta de vitela arouquesa” a steak of veal from Arouca seared to perfection.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Sundays.

Antiqvvn - Upscale (1 Michelin Star), average meal per person without wine 60€

Address: Rua de Entre-Quintas 220, 4050-240 Porto GPS: 41.14774, -8.6283

Phone: +351 22 600 0445

Description: Antiqvvm enjoys a unique location next to the Museo Romántico with fantastic views of the River

Douro from its garden. Good contemporary cooking with an international flavour.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Mondays all day and Sundays for dinner.

DOP - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 35€

Address: Largo São Domingos 18, 4050 Porto GPS: 41.14272, -8.6148

Phone: +351 22 201 4313

Description: Housed inside a historic building, DOP's guests can enjoy high quality modern cooking in

contemporary dining rooms on two floors. Chef Rui Paula uses only the finest local, certified produce and prides

himself on the restaurant’s wine and food service. Highly recommended for anyone passing through Porto.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Sundays all day and Mondays for lunch.

Casa de Chá Boa Nova Restaurant - Upscale (1 Michelin Star), average meal per person without wine 70€

Address: Rua da Boa Nova, 4450 Leça da Palmeira GPS: 41.20291, -8.71502

Phone: +351 22 994 0066

Description: A unique restaurant occupying a house right by the sea that has been declared a national

monument. The chef prepares contemporary cuisine showcasing great attention to detail, which can be enjoyed

via high-quality tasting menus with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. Excellent selection of port wines.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Sundays and Mondays.

Cafeína - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 35€

Address: Rua do Padrão 100, 4150-557 Porto GPS: 41.156581,-8.6799055

Phone: +351 22 610 8059

Description: The restaurant is located at the Foz area of Porto, just a block away from the beach. It sits on a

corner, in a renovated turn of the 20th century building. Inside, the ambiance of Cafeína is strikingly

cosmopolitan. Dark hued walls and indirect lighting provide a dramatic backdrop for the meticulously set dining

tables. Classic jazz playing in the background creates an ambiance of a night out in Manhattan. The menu at

Cafeína is influenced by Portuguese cuisine, leaning heavy on fish and seafood. Traditional flavors and

ingredients are reworked into contemporary European creations.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner.






Conga - Traditional, average meal per person without wine 10€

Address: R. do Bonjardim 318, Porto GPS: 41.14893, -8.60937

Phone: +351 22 200 0113

Description: Traditional restaurant that serves Porto’s traditional spicy pork sandwich, the Bifana, with french

fries, caldo verde - kale soup, and it’s outstanding fried quail. This is an very informal and familiar style

restaurant that doesn’t require a reservation. Just cozy up to the bar and tell them how many are in your group.

Great place for kids as well.


Lareira - Traditional, average meal per person without wine 10€

Address: Rua das Oliveiras 8, 4050-190 Porto GPS: 41.14879, -8.61525

Phone: +351 222 080 917

Description: Since 1984, Lareira has been creating mouthwatering cuisine in the heart of the Baixa. Today,

they’ve not only moved closer to Clerigos, but have revamped their menu to be considered one of the top

sandwich shops in Portugal. If you’re looking for a crash course in the art of Portuguese sandwich making taste

their Pernil (roasted pork loin) or the Presunto com Queijo da Serra (cured ham with gooey cheese from Serra).

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Sundays

O Gaveto - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 45€

Address: R. Roberto Ivens 826, 4450-250 Matosinhos GPS: 41.1803, -8.69054

Phone: +351 22 937 8796

Description: Imagine sitting down to a plate of seafood piled high in freshly-caught stone crab, sweet shrimp,

oysters and gooseneck barnacles. Tall bottles of Portuguese sparkling wine fills your glass as you dip your

warm bread into a buttery garlic sauce. The experience is homey, delicious and absolutely worth a visit. This

family run restaurant is easy to get to via taxi or metro and private parking is available behind the restaurant.


O’Paparico - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 45€

Address: Rua de Costa Cabral 2343, 4200 Porto GPS: 41.1639, -8.60139

Phone: +351 22 540 0548

Description: O Paparico is nestled in the suburban outskirts of Porto. If you aren’t savvy to its location and

elusive entry, you could easily pass it up for a local watering hole filled with neighboring residents; but one peek

inside, and you’re absolutely clear that you’ve entered a parallel dimension filled with glowing candelabras, cozy

wooden ceilings and ridiculously friendly staff. Suggestion: make sure to try their scallop!

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Mondays and Sundays.

Pedro Lemos - Upscale (1 Michelin Star), average meal per person without wine 85€

Address: Rua Padre Luís Cabral 974, Porto GPS: 41.150174,-8.672127

Phone: +351 22 011 5986

Description: This stunning michelin starred restaurant has garnered considerable fame from its jovial owner and

chef, Pedro Lemos, who’s crafted a dynamic menu filled with fresh, local ingredients. Hidden in the riverside

neighborhood of Foz, this is a must visit for anyone looking for an intimate, yet high end, experience.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Mondays.






The Yeatman - Upscale (2 Michelin Stars), average meal per person without wine 140€

Address: Rua do Choupelo, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia GPS: 41.13295, -8.61356

Phone: +351 22 013 3100

Description: In the classic comfort of The Yeatman restaurant, guests experience inspired cuisine with the

accent on fresh local produce and on the imaginative pairing of food and wine, for which they feature one of the

greatest selection of Portuguese wine in Portugal. The key here is location, overlooking the Douro River with a

stunning view of Porto. The terrace alone is worthy of a visit if you’re needing a glass of wine under the stars.


Traça - Charming local restaurant, average meal per person without wine 30€

Address: Largo São Domingos 88, Porto GPS: 41.1430108,-8.6145999

Phone: +351 22 208 10 65

Description: Traça is inspired by rich and classic Iberian flavors, highlighting the very best Spanish meat and

Portuguese fish. Nestled within a classic Porto building, just a stone’s throw from the river, the restaurant still

manages to feel contemporary and exciting. The food is amazing and the wine list consists mostly of Douro

wines.


Vinum at Graham’s- Upscale, average meal per person without wine 70€

Address: Rua do Agro 141, Vila Nova de Gaia GPS: 41.11456, -8.65392

Phone: +351 22 093 0417

Description: Vinum was born out of a deep desire to reflect the terroir of Graham’s wines, combined with the

international and cosmopolitan flavor of Portuguese cuisine. It’s one of the few Port Lodges with an idyllic view

of the river and a cozy interior for chilly winter nights. Make sure to try their grilled meats during your visit!


Zé Bota - Traditional, average meal per person without wine 20€

Address: Tv. do Carmo 16, 4440-452 Porto GPS: 41.14683, -8.61714

Phone: +351 22 205 4697

Description: If you’re in need of uber traditional in a charming and cozy environment, this is your place. Perfectly

situated in the heart of the city, Ze da Bota not only features a spectacular wine list, but even better service! As

for the food, you’ll find old-school recipes that are incredibly well made.

Opens every day for lunch and dinner. Closes on Sundays all day and Saturdays for lunch.

Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar - Upscale, average breakfast/brunch per person 10€

Address: Praça de Carlos Alberto, 86 4050-293 Porto, Portugal

Phone: +351 22 017 1557 GPS: 41.1485, -8.6155

Description: Zenith – Brunch & Cocktails Bar is a trendy specialty coffee and brunch cafe during the day, and

swanky yet cozy cocktail bar by night - extended until 2am on the weekends. Ana Matias is the architect

responsible for the project, creating a contemporary space, similar to a New York style loft with an industrial

look marked by the visible bricks in the walls, the pipes in the ceiling and the harmonious combination of wood,

metal and concrete. Be sure to taste their wild berry pancakes, egg souffle and their açaí bowl. Vegan and

vegetarian options available.

Opens every day from 10:00pm to 7:00pm. Brunch is served until 6:00pm



http://www.the-yeatman-hotel.com/en/wine/wine-dinners/




Wine Bars

Armazém da Cerveja

Address: Rua Formosa 130 4000-246 Porto GPS: 41.14765, -8.60374

Phone: +351 222 055 067

Description: If you love beer you've come to the right place. The shop at the front of the house offers a large

selection of both European and international craft beers, while the bar and patio behind offers a relaxed space to

taste. The bohemian atmosphere, and industrial and minimal interior design, offer a great place to gather with a

group or meet fellow travelers.

Opens every day from 4:00pm to 1:00am. Closes on Sundays.

Catraio Craft Beer Shop

Address: Rua de Cedofeita 256, 4050-174 Porto GPS: 41.1511, -8.6173

Phone: +351 934 360 070

Description: Catraio offers a laid-back atmosphere to relax, whether on the terrace at Rua de Cedofeita or in the

beer garden, during the summer. Discover 100+ national and international brands, as well as a passionate team,

who loves to offer suggestions based on your palate. For the craft beer geek, we have ample amounts to

choose from. Check out our tastings, workshops and opportunities to meet the brewer.

Opens Tuesday to Thursday to 4:00pm to 12:00am and Friday to Saturday to 4:00pm to 2:00am. Closes on

Sundays and Mondays.

Prova wine bar

Address: Rua Ferreira Borges, 86 Porto, Portugal GPS: 41.14249, -8.61516

Phone: +351 916 499 121

Description: In the heart of Porto’s historical center—a maze of medieval alleys, cobbled streets and baroque

monuments—Prova has become a magnet for wine lovers. And Diogo Amado has become a player in the

revival of Porto’s vibrant city center since he opened this chic narrow bar, the only wine bar in the area when he

arrived in 2014. Put yourself in Amado’s hands to taste what he’s procured in the last week, as he’s the only

one who knows where he’s stashed it. He may pull out the 1969 Colares Viúva Gomes Red, wildly earthy yet

still bright in its cherry fruit (and, remarkably, affordable), or the lemony, mineral Vale de Capucha Arinto. Both

pair beautifully with Prova’s cheese and charcuterie platter, as well as with the popular empada de frango, a

chicken pie. Often there’s live music and or, late in the evening, impromptu tastings with local winemakers.

Prova is renowned for its informality and friendly atmosphere, so don’t hesitate to join the wine geek festivities.

Opens every day from 5:00pm to 1:00am. Closes on Tuesdays.

Wine Quay Bar

Address: Cais da Estiva 111, 4050-080 Porto GPS: 41.1403, -8.61422

Phone: +351 22 208 0119

Description: With a privileged view of the Douro river and of Ribeira itself, having a glass of wine and grabbing a

bite at this bar is a fabulous experience! Located on Muro dos Bacalhoeiros, just a couple of steps away from

Casa do Infante, Wine Quay is the baby of Filipa and Moisés who are madly passionate about Portuguese wine.

Do try the “presunto”, mountain cheese, olives, bread, and “bola de carne”, all delicious.

Opens every day from 4:00pm to 11:00pm. Closes on Sundays.






Douro

Castas e Pratos - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 30€

Address: Rua José Vasques Osório, 5050-280 Peso da Régua GPS: 41.1579537,-7.7834319

Phone: +351 254 323 290

Description: In the former warehouse of the railway company in Régua, Castas & Pratos presents a modern and

creative gastronomy, giving a special touch to regional flavors. Beyond your traditional meat and fish dishes,

they also offer wide range of vegetarian and small dish options. The restaurant includes a wine bar or sit outside

and enjoy your lunch or dinner inside a train wagon!


LBV House - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 25€

Address: Rua da Galeira, 5085-060 Pinhão GPS: 41.1943468,-7.5460589

Phone: +351 254 738 320

Description: The modern LBV House Hotel is inserted in the center of the Alto Douro wine region. Enjoying a

panoramic view over the Douro River, the elegant hotel is designed to fit seamlessly into the surrounding

countryside. The hotel’s Harvest Restaurant offers contemporary cuisine, and boasts a wide selection of Douro

wines.


Quinta da Pacheca - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 35€

Address: Cambres - 5100-424 Lamego GPS: 41.155564,-7.7979324

Phone: +351 254 331 229

Description: Famed for their warm and relaxing atmosphere, a wonderful view over the Douro river and

vineyards, spiced by the comfort of the large wood fireplace. Focused on Portuguese cuisine cooked with local

ingredients, a touch of fusion. If you’re looking for quaint and cozy, this is the place.


Six Senses - Upscale, average meal per person without wine 150€

Address: Quinta Vale de Abraão, 5100-758 Samodães GPS: 41.14419, -7.81224

Phone: +351 254 660 600

Description: Open throughout the day and featuring local and regional dishes. This venue combines three

distinct areas, the Open Kitchen, the Dining Room and the Terrace. Open Kitchen: An open cooking station is

complete with a wood-fired oven for bread baking and a Josper Grill. Join a small group at a meal that is

prepared and hosted by the chef, right before your eyes. Follow the process and complete the experience with

selected accompanying wines. Dining Room: Classic décor creates an intimate atmosphere with seasonal

market-inspired fare incorporated in the best regional cuisine showcasing local ingredients and seasonings

presented in a global manner. Terrace: In a beautiful stone paved courtyard, tables surround a water fountain

overlooking the landscape of vineyards that surround the resort.







ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS

Porto

Beaches

Located near the mouth of the Douro River and with a long coastline bathed by the sea, the district of Porto has

dozens of beaches and and holiday resorts by the sea!

There are different beaches for a variety of activities here, some more geared towards family outings and others

better for surfing or windsurfing. You’re not limited to the Porto side of the river either, because in Vila Nova de

Gaia there are long stretches of sandy beaches where you can sunbathe for hours. There's a wide range of

choices to suit all tastes.

Bolhao

The 19th-century, wrought-iron Mercado do Bolhão does a brisk trade in fresh produce, including cheeses,

olives, smoked meats, sausages, fish, breads and more. Most lively on Friday and Saturday mornings, the

market is also sprinkled with inexpensive restaurants where you can eat fish so fresh it was probably swimming

in the Atlantic that morning, or taste or sample local wines and cheeses.

Clérigos Tower

A 240-step tower that offers a 360º view of Porto. This is the main icon of the city and you can find your way

around by always looking towards this monument.

Livraria Lello

Considered by many as one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, Livraria Lello is really a very special

place. Some say it was even the inspiration for Harry Potter when JK Rowling lived here many years ago. Let

yourself be charmed by its central staircase, its beautiful stained glass ceiling and its centuries-old shelves.

Parque da Cidade

Parque da Cidade in Porto is the biggest urban park in Portugal and the ideal place to have a nice relaxed walk,

do your workout, have a picnic or even some birdwatching. Said to be the only urban city park that ends in the

sea.

Palácio da Bolsa

The old Stock Exchange Palace is located in the Ribeira area. Complete with massive staircases, a library, a

"president's room", and a "portraits room", Palácio da Bolsa is the former stock exchange, built in 1834. A visit

here is a step back in time and a chance to see what Portos’ glory days must have been like.

Rabelo Boat Cruises

Navigate through the river banks of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in a typical Rabelo Boat and discover the

beauty of Douro River. Enjoy the magnificent six bridges that unite these two cities! Best place to grab a boat is

on the Porto side of the river.






São Bento Train Station

If you’re coming to Porto, even for a day, you really have to go and see the inside of the main train station. From

the outside you really can’t imagine what is inside. Covered with tiles the entrance hall of the train station it’s

really one of the favourite places of the locals when ask ‘what should I see while I’m here’. Not only are the tiles

are beautiful, but they also tell stories from Portugal’s history.

Shopping in Porto

You'll find the international retailers you're familiar with (Zara, H&M, Mango, etc.) down Rua de Santa Catarina,

where you'll also see the Via Catarina shopping mall which is a convenient shopping mecca. Big labels are also

found down Avenida da Boavista, while Rua do Almada is the street for alternative shops relating to music and

urban culture.

Design and style-conscious shoppers go down Rua Miguel Bombarda which is known for its art galleries and

CCB - Centro Comercial Bombarda, a not-your-typical-shopping-mall clustering art and design shops.

http://www.gooporto.com/porto-practical-information/shopping.html



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