Porto – rich in color, history and yes, Port.

The tiles on the buildings drew me to them.

It may be the second largest city in Portugal and also second to Lisbon in terms of fame but Porto surely deserves equal billing for its beauty and culture and as an entrance way to the wonderful Douro valley.

The city was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. It is reputed to be city from which Portugal got its name and is definitely the city from which Port wine got its name.

For me it is the beautiful waterfront along the Douro rive...