Douro Litoral Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
former Portuguese province (1936-1976)
About Douro Litoral
Douro Litoral's (DOH-roo lee-too-RAHL, /ˈdo.ɾu ɫi.tu.ˈɾaɫ/) largest population centre is the Porto Metropolitan Area, centred in the city of Porto, an important economic and tourist destination in the country. It includes other important cities such as Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia or Santa Maria da Feira. More inland, the province is sown with small towns and charming villages like Amarante or Arouca and villages forgotten by time, such as Albergaria da Serra, famous for the Frecha da Mizarela Waterfall. The terrain, as in most of northern Portugal, is generally rugged, including in large cities like Porto, although it is (relatively) flat in some places, such as in the cities of Espinho, Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Condo.
Douro Litoral Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: