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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Echoes of fado

    Alfama, Lisbon

  • Down the river

    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

    Quays with a past

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

    Ribeira district in Porto

  • Fairy tales

    Fairy tales

    Palacio Nacional da Pena in Sintra

  • Follow the yellow brick tram

    Follow the yellow brick tram

    Lisbon

  • The stones will listen

    The stones will listen

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

    Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Lisbon

  • Sharp right

    Sharp right

    Lisbon