For those of you who love fine port and seafood, Portugal's second-largest city may be the place for you. After all, the city of Porto is where port got it's name.
Some of the historic attractions in Porto include a 14th century São Francisco church and the 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa.
With a generally mild climate and beaches up and down the coast, the chill atmosphere of Porto is refreshing change for those retiring from the hustle and bustle of big western cities.