'''Northern Portugal''' [http://www.adeturn.pt/ing/ing.htm] is the "oldest" region of Portugal, where the nation began.
Regions
Douro
Geres
Minho
Tras-os-Montes
Grande Porto
Cities
Amarante
Barcelos
Braga
Braganca
Chaves
Esposende
Espinho
Foz Coa
Guimaraes
Lamego
Miranda do Douro
Porto (Oporto) [the main hub/largest city)
Povoa de Varzim
Penafiel
Vila do Conde
Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Real
Viana do Castelo
Other destinations
Caminha
Ponte de Lima
Sabrosa
Vila Flor
Geres
Marao
Douro
Coa
Feira
Understand
Talk
Portuguese, Mirandese (national languages). Galician, Castillan, French, German, Italian, English, sign or any language (be polite).
Get in
Porto (Oporto intrnational airport)[OPO]
Get around
Drive,take the bus or train;subway in Porto metro area
See
Monuments/museums/bridges in Porto,Gaia, Amarante,Chaves, Braganca, Miranda de Douro,Vila Real (Mateus), Lamego, Braga{(cathedral,Bom Jesus,Sameiro(sanctuaries)} Guimaraes(castle),Feira(castle),Viana do Castelo.
Natural wonders of Douro valley , Parque nacional da Peneda-Geres(forest/mountain),Coa valley pre historic art.
Itineraries
Porto>Braga>Guimaraes>Geres>Amarante>Vila Real>Mateus>Vidago>Chaves>
Braganza> Miranda>Coa>Douro>Porto.
Do
Porto Museums,Ribeira,Foz,Caves of Port wine(if legal age)(in Gaia),beaches/casinos(if legal age) of Espinho and Povoa.
Douro river cruise/Douro valley.
Eat
Bacalhau (cod), local gastronomy.
Drink
Port wine(if legal age,please do not drive).
Stay safe
Generally safe.
Get out
Aveiro / Ria de Aveiro,Coimbra,Viseu,in Beiras,Centro,Portugal.