Porto, the decadent patina of Portugal

Porto, the decadent patina of Portugal
Ribeirinha. José Moutinho. BY CC 2.0
This city in northern Portugal has plenty to be proud of, with notable history in every tile and a cutting-edge scene along the Douro River. Porto is a city between seasons, to be visited during its colorful spring and to enjoy the contrasts of fall, always with pleasant weather. Porto is essence, it is loyalty to tradition, but with a brave willingness to open up to well-guided purposes, without breaking with its original roots, which are visible everywhere you look. Its historic quarter was named a World Heritage Site in 1996, and it’s definitely deserving of a visit, if only for a day!