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DESTINATIONS PORTO SPAIN & PORTUGAL LEFT: Carmelitas


and Carmo churches


RIGHT: Lello


bookshop BELOW:


São Bento train station


Portugal’s old money at the time. Harry Potter fans even have something to look out for here. The 1906 art nouveau Lello bookshop once frequented by JK Rowling, whose first husband was Portuguese, is credited as the inspiration for much of the detail at Hogwarts. But customers must leave time if they’d like to go inside as the ‘wizarding world’ is already flocking to the building. Down the hill from the bookshop are large and attractive plazas and the surprisingly ornate São Bento train station, from where you can catch a train to the Douro Valley for about €11. There are 22,000 tiles decorating the vestibule of the station, depicting various historical scenes including the 14th-century marriage of King John I, who ruled Portugal


A pleasant walk around the


Explore the cellars below, home to seven million litres of port wine…some vintages date back to 1868


city leaves plenty of time for a leisurely lunch which, when in Porto, should be at a wine cellar. Graham’s sits on the hill of Vila Nova de Gaia with stunning views back across the river to Porto from its terrace. After lunch, explore the


cellars below, home to seven million litres of port wine, with some barrels containing up to


and the Algarve, and British royal Philippa of Lancaster. Just up from the station is the


city’s main cathedral – the perfect spot for an Instagrammable picture – and the old town, which rent controls have kept as homes to many locals, maintaining their authenticity.


73,000 litres each. It’s quite a staggering sight to see them lined up together – including 3,200 of the standard 600-litre barrels. Look out for vintages that date back to 1868, with some on sale for as much as €6,500. A tasting, which can be booked as part of the tour, includes three recent vintages and a mixture of tawny and ruby varieties of different ages.


Tried &Tested HOTEL TEATRO


Hotel Teatro in Porto is a converted 19th-century theatre, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Douro river, which has kept many of its original features. You feel like the star of your own show as spotlights come on as you walk through the corridors, plus there are theatre-style curtains


in the bars and reception, which is designed to look like a box office. Guests receive a ‘ticket’ to their


room, another nice touch that makes the 74-key hotel stand out as something unique and chic. Book it: Rates from €150 per night for a double room with breakfast. hotelteatro.pt


72 travelweekly.co.uk 14 June 2018


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