Porto, Portugal: A Hidden Gem

Anna DeFreitas, MD
A String of Pearls
Published in
3 min readOct 27, 2019

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Portugal is a beautiful European country located in the Iberia region, near Spain. It was part of the Roman Empire since the 3rd Century BC, divided in the provinces of Lusitania in the south and Gallaecia, in the north.

The famous Portuguese cobblestones have centuries of history, and Roman Emperors and European kings walked on these streets.

This is a country with a medieval flavor, so special and unique that it became the inspiration for J.K. Rowling for many of the settings and vestments for the Harry Potter saga.

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Wandering through its old cities, we can watch medieval festivals and reenactments, like the Obidos Medieval Market, in July.

Due to its nice weather, travelers from all over Europe appreciate to visit Portugal in the winter, leaving their harsh climate behind. During the summer, tourists enjoy the beaches, concerts, and parties.

Portugal receives a lot of Erasmus students, College students from other European countries who go there to study in the…

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Anna DeFreitas, MD
A String of Pearls

Medical doctor, published writer and researcher, with works in Medicine, Neuroscience, Bioethics, and Philosophy. Postgrad degree in Law. Health Law specialist.