Originally Posted by neca

Each time we speak about Portugal, just about everybody talks about the Algarve. It does have wonderful things to visit, the weather is a bit different from the other regions, but the interior also has its beauty. Why not visit for instance the Douro region and enjoy a days trip along the Douro river, or spend a few days wondering about, either fishing, taking photos, bird watching, enjoying the tasty traditional dishes prepared in the hundreds of small villages, sipping the inviting red and white wines? I'll be back again with more information on the interior part of Portugal. Try it.