Rua do Carmo shops

A row of shops and cafes on the opposite side of the street to the Igreja do Carmo - well-known for its azulejos.

I like this part of town as it has enough bustle but isn't overrun like the Ribeira or more downtown districts. It's also a somewhat eclectic mix of grand buildings, parks and ramshackle terraces.

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Porto is considered the capital of the north and as the second largest city in Portugal, rightfully so. There are really very few similarities between Porto and Lisbon – they are both near the coast, on the banks of large rivers and have some fairly daunting hills, but that’s really where it ends. The two cities have a totally different feel and different charms.Porto’s most striking…