Portugal - Lock stock and barrels of port

Traveling all over the country to Porto, Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Vila Nova de Gaia, Pinhao, Cabo da Roca and along the Douro river.

  • Room with a view

    The historical Ribeira district has been a commercial centre since the middle ages.

    Praca da Ribeira in Porto

  • Down the river

    Going by rabelo boat on the Douro river. These boats were traditionally used to transport the port barrels from quintas down to Porto.

    Douro valley

  • Follow me

    In the distance is the Ponte 25 de Abril, quite similar to the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco.

    Padrao dos Descobrimentos in Lisbon

  • The end

    This lighthouse stands at the westernmost cape of continental Europe, where the Atlantic roars against the cliffs.

    Cabo da Roca

  • Another brick in the wall

    The fortification was built in the 11th century during the Moorish period, then latter enforced by the Portuguese to a total of 11 towers.

    Tower of the keep, Castelo de Sao Jorge in Lisbon

  • Echoes of fado

    Alfama, Lisbon

  • Down the river

    A rabelo boat on the Douro river. These boats were traditionally used to transport the port barrels from quintas down to Porto.

    Douro valley

  • Quays with a past

    The historical Ribeira district has been a commercial centre since the middle ages.

    Ribeira district in Porto

  • Fairy tales

    Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra

  • Follow the yellow brick tram

    Lisbon

  • The stones will listen

    The honey-stone Manueline cloisters features impressive arches and columns.

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon

  • Sharp right

    Lisbon