Portugal | E026
November 24, 2023 · 5 min · 54 views · Porto, Portugal
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike spent three weeks in Porto, Portugal, during September, coinciding with the local grape harvest festival.0:01 The pair traveled by vintage train from Porto to Pinyo in the Douro Valley to participate in the harvest of golden muscatel grapes at a local vineyard.1:26 The excursion included a traditional three-course Portuguese meal and wine tasting.2:47 The crew also visited the town of Ovaro, located 70 kilometers south of Porto, to tour its canal systems and view the local Art Deco architecture.3:37 Ovaro’s canals feature traditional boats once used for seaweed harvesting that now serve as tourist ferries.3:46 Throughout their stay, the pair explored Porto’s Bonfarm district, noting the 18th-century fountains and the prevalence of traditional azulejos tiles on building facades.0:47 They utilized local rail transport for regional travel and frequented Porto’s central dining establishments near their hillside accommodation.4:58
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