Alexander&Diana
Things To Do
Barcelos
Diana was born in Barcelos. Barcelos, is a city head of a county with 61 parishes, located in the Northwest of Portugal, it is best known as the “Capital of Handicraft”.
Porto
The history of Porto dates back to the 1st century BC when, under Roman rule, the city played an important role on the main trade route between Lisbon and Braga. At the time, the city was known as Cale, or Portus Cale (Port of Cale, the origins of the name of Portugal), and was situated on the banks of the Douro River where today Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia are located. Places to visit: Ribeira square; Porto wine cellars; Foz do Douro; Clérigos tower; Serra do Pilar; Livraria Lello; Porto cathedral; São Bento train station; Crystal palace gardens, etc.
Viana do Castelo
Diana lived in Viana do Castelo during her first 3 years of college. Viana do Castelo is famous for its colourful traditional costumes and gold jewellery as well as its architecture. In the city’s surroundings, you can take a bicycle ride on the cycle paths along the coast or the river or a walk on one of the many marked trails, as well as practise surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing and bodyboarding on the golden sandy beaches. There are also opportunities for jet skiing, sailing, rowing and canoeing on the Lima river.
Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês
The Peneda Gerês National Park is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal and one of the most sought-after destinations in Portugal by nature lovers, who want to hike in the mountains, dive in lakes, enjoy waterfalls, visit typical villages, and even some historical monuments.
Guimarães
Evoking the Middle Ages, the grand old Castelo de Guimarães still exudes much of the boldness and pride that created the kingdom of Portugal many centuries ago. Guimarães is considered the birthplace of the Kingdom of Portugal for two reasons: Firstly, it’s believed that Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, was born in the city. Secondly, the battle that ensured Portugal’s independence, the Battle of São Mamede, was fought in the area of Guimarães.