Dragon 青竜

The North Region of Portugal is the country’s most populous area, known for its rich history, diverse landscapes, and cultural significance. Stretching from the rugged Atlantic coastline to the Spanish border, it covers about 21,278 km² and is home to over 3.6 million people. Its capital is Porto, a vibrant city famous worldwide for port wine and its UNESCO-listed historic center. The region is often referred to as the cradle of Portugal because of places like Guimarães, considered the birthplace of the nation, and Braga, nicknamed the “Portuguese Rome” for its religious heritage. Economically, the North is dynamic, contributing significantly to Portugal’s GDP, with industries ranging from textiles and footwear to wine production. Beyond its cities, the North Region offers breathtaking natural scenery and cultural treasures. The Douro Valley, with its terraced vineyards along the river, is one of the world’s oldest demarcated wine regions. The P...

Vila Nova de Foz Côa is a municipality in northern Portugal, located in the district of Guarda, within the Douro sub-region. It covers an area of about 398 square kilometers and has a population of just over 6,000 residents. The town itself sits on a plateau shaped by the valleys of the Côa and Douro rivers, making it part of one of the most striking landscapes in Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. Its origins trace back to medieval times, with the municipality officially founded in 1299. The area is internationally recognized for the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, which preserves thousands of prehistoric rock engravings dating back to the Upper Paleolithic. These engravings, considered among the most significant collections of open-air rock art in the world, earned the region UNESCO World Heritage status. Alongside this, visitors can explore the Côa Museum, which provides context and interpretation of the engravings, as well as other archaeological sites...