The region northwards from Porto to the Spanish border has some of Portugal's most exciting countryside. Highlights include the river Douro and the vineyards which supply the grapes for port wine, the river Lima and the Lima valley, picturesque towns like Ponte de Lima and Ponte da Barca, and the Peneda-Geres National Park, an area of natural beauty. This touring guide contains practical information on where to eat and stay, useful addresses, and details of leisure activities. It includes introductory sections on history, flora and fauna, green issues, food and wine.
- ISBN10 0713641460
- ISBN13 9780713641462
- Publish Date 30 April 1996
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 15 March 2001
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 192
- Language English