Reputedly the second largest river in the Iberian Peninsula the Douro River crosses the North of Portugal and flows through Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. In olden days and for a very long time it was a difficult river to navigate but today with the help of dams it has become a totally safe and navigable river resulting in the many cruises and daily tourist visits. The original name has several folk versions from antique Celtic, shining stones (of gold) that rolled up there or even the corruption of the Latin duris describing its tough margins and crossings but…
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Can you imagine living in a luxury village? Cascais, located between the city and country, the beach and nature offers 3 perfect options. The Quinta da Marinha, Quinta Patino or the Quinta Beloura offer privacy, luxury, security, exclusivity as well as comfort and beauty. QUINTA DA MARINHA Located in the cosmopolitan area of Cascais the Quinta da Marinha near to the fantastic Guincho beach, well known to the surfing world, it is a luxury development that has 4 elegant hotels, 2 golf courses with 18 holes (a place where lots of business takes place), a riding centre, health club and…
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