Standing at the mouth of the great River Douro, Oporto is synonymous with the fortified wine that originated here. The cellars of all the great names of Port – Grahams, Taylor, Warr – can be found here and many can be visited. This is an unexpectedly beautiful city, full of contrasts and not yet overrun by tourism; it therefore offers the visitor a reminder of the legacies of Portugal’s past, from dazzling Baroque churches to spectacular walls of azulejos (hand-painted tiles) or mansions tucked away in huge parks. At its heart, Portugal’s second city is a hilly labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets which meander down to the river’s edge. Traditional architecture combines with excellent restaurants, a thriving arts scene and sandy beaches which are easily reached by tram.
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The buildings in which this excellent hotel is situated dates back to the 16th century. Indeed, many of the buildings in this Praca de Ribeira district of central Oporto have origins in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and the area is now designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known for serving the first cup of coffee in Porto at the beginning of the 20th century, ‘A Brasileira Café’ has not just been carefully restored but has
become the focal point of this new hotel, opened in 2018, inside a heritage
mansion.
This smart and stylish ‘wine hotel’ presides over a large area of Oporto’s ‘Gaia’ district amongst the city’s port cellars. It offers magnificent views of the charming old town and is the most luxurious property in the city.
In the district of Vila Nova de Gaia, surrounded by the port wine cellars of
Sandeman, Taylor’s, Ferreira and more, is this elegant 119-room hotel. Most
of the rooms offer views over the Ribeira quarter opposite and the River
Douro below, with some offering direct access to the terrace and open-air
swimming pool.
This historical neo-Classical building has been lovingly restored to its prime,
including its stained glass windows and collection of Oriental and European
antiques and tapestries.
Oporto is a charming, unspoiled Portuguese city and makes for a perfect escape, whether you are a Port connoisseur or not… Port tasting and cellar tours are a great way to experience the city’s most famous product and can be arran...
At the mouth of the Douro River, Oporto is the gateway to the dramatic valley which stretches as far as the plains of Castille and is home to acres of vines from which Oporto's famous eponymous wine is produced.
£1,689 per person low season, £2,178 per person high season
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