Portugal's coastal city Porto portrays Latin descent, but it can also naturally turn on its enigmatic European charm, especially during the winter season. According to Independent, Porto's vibrancy emanates from its old, European-style dining. Bars and restaurants are mainly installed inside old-fashioned buildings and residential homes lining the hills, which bolster the unique place.

Porto might as well cement its presence in the tourism board after the British Airways make their first flight to the city from Gatwick on Thursday. Porto, Portugal testing the waters of European tourism will sail along the likes of similar places in Netherlands, Germany and Norway.

Wining and dining in Porto provides a different experience when you truly are after its Latin culture. Despite its facade of being a European fortress, Bacalhau restaurant engages you with the strong and vibrant scenery of the river while experiencing authentic Portuguese wines. The restaurant offers superb dining and also portrays Portugal's collection of impressive 100 percent locally made wines.

Porto also takes pride on its recently opened Porto River Aparthotel (Rua dos Canastreiros) that boasts several carefully decorated apartments a few blocks from the famous Port Wine Cellars of the Ribeira Area. Tourists who prefer to prepare their own meals can also rent out apartments with kitchenettes. The Rua dos Canastreiros stretches its accommodation to as many as it can because of the demands to nearby Lello Bookstore, Se Cathedral, Aliados Avenue and the Sao Bento Train Station.

Porto is not to be taken for granted in terms of its wine and craft beers. Like any other tourist destination, the selection of drinks comes hand in hand with what you visit in the place. The Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia houses several wine stores with products hailing from its local grape farm. Crafted beers abound in the predominantly wine-based tourist spot.

For beer lovers traversing the path of a massive array of wine, you can find Opo 74's Red Mosquito American amber ale in the city of Catraio. Stuff recommends some 'must-do' things in Porto, Portugal and they all lean towards experiencing dining, the luxury of its hotels and the impressive scenery of European Porto.

Porto's stunning and naturally steep location allows a flow of buildings that significantly showcase its local granite, a concept that relatively reflects against the famous river. Porto is also home to acclaimed chef Rui Paula, whose succulent menu can be found in his own restaurant inside the Palace of Arts.