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Nestled on the great gorge of the River Douro that
pours into the Atlantic, the 'granite city' is famous for its striking
bridges and the much-celebrated Port wine savored by wine lovers
all over the world.
The spectacular two-tiered Dom Luis Bridge takes
you to Vila Nova da Gaia, the true home of Port wine. What better
to drive around to the Villa with wide range of Car Hire companies
to choose from. Visitors can
explore the world famous lodges bearing familiar household names
as Taylor's, Grahams, Cockburns, and Sandeman. The best part of
the tour is that the visitors are offered wine tasting session at
the end.
The fishing towns of Matosinhos and Leça
da Palmeira to the north of Oporto have some of the best fish and
seafood restaurants in Portugal. Traveling south to Espinho, visitors
can enjoy the beach side resort setting with hotels, discotheques,
and casinos.
This second largest city of Portugal, selected,
as the 2001 European Capital of Culture is a cosmopolitan center
that thrives as an industrial hub. The city boasts of several important
attractions, including the 12th century Se Cathedral, the Torre
dos Clérigos, a baroque tower; the city's most conspicuous
landmark, also noteworthy are the Romanesque cathedral, the two-storied
Dom Luis bridge and the glorious Sao Francisco Church with its striking
gold coated interior. There is lot more for visitors.
Find your perfect car hire service in the cosmopolitan city. Many
Car hire Oporto companies offer free transport to the depot to
collect your car and you can return your car to the airport on your
departure. They offer airport pick to one way Car Hire services.
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