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Porto
Portugal
The Portuguese
coastal city with pretty, distinctive mosaic tiles was one of
the most popular destinations this summer for a weekend fling.
Visitor numbers soared as quickly as the temperatures. But as soon
as the leaves start changing, the crowds start departing and
cobbled streets become pleasantly clear. Visiting in the quieter
months ensures the wait outside Café Santiage for a filthy francesinha is minutes,
while tables at Nabos da Pùcara (order traditional tripas à
moda) are occupied predominantly by a local crowd. Rosa et Al
always has rooms. Aside from the fortified wine that gives Porto
its fame, a flurry of galleries, year-round festivals and art
exhibitions means that even with the occasional rain shower, the
city’s interior is just as pretty. For creative culture, seek out
Serralves Museum for cutting-edge
contemporary art and gallery-cum-fashion-store, The Gallery Wrong Weather, a
contemporary wonderland devoted to the visual arts.