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Afurada
Technically part of Gaia, Afurada is a picturesque fishing village near the mouth of the Douro where many older residents still cling to traditional ways - men fishing and women washing their laundry at communal fonts. Houses are decked with azulejos and cafés are redolent with hearty caldeirada (seafood stew). For the most scenic route, take a tram from the Ribeira to the Fluvial I stop just west of the Ponte da Arrábida. From here, catch a small ferry across the river to the village.
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Barros
Barros is a lodge well worth seeking out, with some of the town's oldest surviving cellars and a more in-depth look the process of making the wine itself.
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Estádio do Bessa
Porto FC's worthy cross-town rivals are the under-funded Boavista FC. The newly spruced up Estádio do Bessa is their home turf and also hosted several Euro2004 matches. The stadium is west of the centre just off Avenida da Boavista (take bus No 3 from Praça da Liberdade). Check the local edition of Público or Jornal de Notícias newspapers for upcoming fixtures.
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Estádio do Dragão
The Estádio do Dragão, a flashy, new 52,000-seat stadium, hosted the opening ceremonies and first game of the 2004 European Football Championships. The ground, home to heroes of the moment FC Porto, is northeast of the centre just off the VCI ring road (metro stop Estádio de Dragão). Check the local edition of Público or Jornal de Notícias newspapers for upcoming fixtures.
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Ramos Pinto
On the riverfront of Vila Nova de Gaia you can visit the rather grand Ramos Pinto, including its historic offices and aging cellars.
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Taylor's
Up from the river in Vila Nova de Gaia, British-run Taylor's is a lodge that boasts lovely, oh-so-English grounds with fine views of Porto. Plus its tours are free and even include a tasting of one top-of-the-range (late-bottled vintage) wine - your reward for the short huff uphill.
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