I Giardini di Porto Cervo, Porto Cervo

Advantages: Beautiful beaches and rugged scenery
Disadvantages: Expensive around Costa Smeralda

...are rich then this is where you want to stay. The Romazzino and the Pitrizzia are 5 Star+, where the "Beautiful people" are on view. We enjoyed our visit to Porto Cervo but preferred to explore the real Sardinia. Santa Teresa di Gallura We drove on through wonderful rock formations and tree and shrub lands to Santa Teresa di Gallura, although to us it was a small town it actually was a little city and is the most northerly community in Sardinia. The area of Gallura is mainly granite, and its name comes from the word gallo meaning cock, the heraldic beast of the Pisan family who ruled this region. Originally called Longo Sardo, it changed its name in honour of Queen Maria Teresa the wife of Vittorio Emanuele I. The beach is perfect for swimming, and sunbathing and surfers and divers like this area. There are several shops, bars, and cafes... Read review

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Advantages: friendly efficient staff, good location
Disadvantages: poorly promoted restaurant

...In September we had a great holiday in North Portugal and I wanted to tell you about my favourite hotel. We booked into the Pestana Porto for 4 nights and it was a very enjoyable stay. My Aunt had recommended Oporto so after a search on Tripadvisor for hotels there, we booked a room with a river view. Location The Pestana Porto is ideally situated for tourists. It looks out onto the river Douro and the riverside cafes. Nearby are old, narrow quaint streets with bars and restaurants. River cruises regularly set off from just below our bedroom window. A walk across the bridge to Vila Nova de Gaia takes you straight into the old part of the town and you can easily walk to many of the famous port houses. The fabulous Palacio da Bolsa is located a short walk away. We walked into town although this is not recommended for all. Parts... Read review

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Advantages: Beautiful City, Excellent Night Life
Disadvantages: Can't Find Any

...Beautiful City, Excellent Night Life If you never been there it's a must. How do I know this? I'm Portuguese and used to live about 4 miles from there. I think 34 years it's enough to know that Porto is a Beautiful city with the Douro River (you can make a trip by ferry departing from Ribeira to Spain) as a great landscape and of course the tasteful Port (you can visit the Porto caves where this wine is made). If you're looking for fun, I suggest going to Ribeira and Foz where you can find great bars and discos. In the summer you have several beaches to go (not far from Porto, 4/5 miles away), among them Miramar it's a great one and there is a great Hotel as well, and again great fun at night(better go to Francelos for fun 1 or 2 miles away from Miramar) If you like to shop and good restaurants, either you can go to Boavista... Read review

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