Be sure to have enough gas in the tank, because Porto is worth a detour. Located 25 miles from Vale de Cambra, it has a few fabulous attractions, such as Casa da Musica and Porto Cathedral. Nothing says living it up like a road trip, so keep on driving to Coimbra. It’s 45 miles away and also offers a few attractive sights, such as Portugal dos Pequenitos and Old Cathedral of Coimbra.