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Persuasive Porto
Porto, in Portugal’s north, is a confusing old place, from the mix of styles and eras evident everywhere to the jumble of streets. It’s as though the city can’t decide what it wants to be. Which may actually be a cunning marketing ploy, since this innate confusion means you can make Porto whatever you want it to be. ... Read more »
Start your day with a bite at the Mercado do Bolhao, before stopping by the Pavilhao Rosa Mota for a culture fix. Drop by Livraria Lello, a quaint little coffee-serving bookstore you’ll fall in love with, and end your day (or start your night) at the Port Wine Cellars for a true taste of Porto and a view of the sun setting over the River Duoro. The cool kids may have fled to the seaside suburbs, but Porto will have you feeling pretty content right where you are.
PORTO’S TOP 10
10. River Duoro This windy river’s waters are perfect for contemplative ferry rides, while its vistas are perfect for contemplative cocktails. |
5. Se Cathedral Over 900 years old and a mix of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic, this cathedral is a testament to Porto’s architectural eccentricity. |
9. Torre dos Clerigos Once the tallest structure in Portugal, this city symbol is still visible from most corners of the city. |
4. Solar Vinho do Porto Doesn’t the city’s signature drink just taste better when you’re sipping it on the patio of an 18th century villa? |
8. Serralves These obsessively manicured gardens are home to the city’s Museum of Modern Art. |
3. Sao Francisco Church With a golden interior, it’s clearly not just what’s on the outside that counts. |
7. Estadio do Dragao Home turf of FC Porto. Watching a match is compulsory viewing even if you don’t like football. |
2. Casa da Musica The performers are almost as interesting as the building itself. |
6. Palacio da Bolsa As a general rule, stock exchanges are boring. But this luxurious monument to Portugal’s wealth is anything but. |
1. Ponte D. Luis 1 If you thought the view of this double-decker bridge was good, just wait till you’re standing on top of it! |
PORTO EVENTS
For those who agree eating leftovers is the best part of Christmas, Dia de Reis (6 January) should be an important consideration in deciding when to visit Porta.
Make sure you’re well caffeinated before participating in May’s Serralves em Festa. There are 40 consecutive hours of exhibits, shows and workshops.
All the cool kids come flocking back to Porto for the Sao Joao Festival in June. It is officially one of the liveliest street festivals in Europe, where pretty much anything goes.
Assumption Day (August) is marked with parades and street vendors. But when the sun goes down the night sky comes alive (with fireworks, not angry extraterrestrials complaining about the noise).
The Portuguese celebrate Christmas with gusto – and lots of lights. Sunglasses are recommended.
WHEN TO GO
The weather is pleasant year round due to naturally warm temperatures cooled by Atlantic winds.
July and August are the sunniest, warmest – averaging 25°C (77°F) – and busiest months.
Spring is when the city comes to life, with trees and flowers blooming.
GETTING AROUND
The old subway system has been revamped, although the newer areas of the city are still not well serviced.
Avoid rental cars, even if you’ve got a brilliant GPS – the Portuguese are notoriously bad drivers.
Boats are a good way to get a different vantage point, and are surprisingly cheap to hire.
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4 Stars$80
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156/172 Rua Do Campo Alegre Porto PT-4150-169
Being a longstanding tradition in the city, the HF Ipanema Hotel Porto offers the right environment, comfort and pract... More hotel details
Infante Sagres Hotel Porto
4 Stars$184
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62 Praca Drive Filipa De Lencastre Porto PT-4050-259
Boasting a classical European sensibility with the best contemporary design, the Infante Sagres Hotel Porto offers a h... More hotel details
Malaposta Hotel Porto
3 Stars$62
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80 Rua Da Conceicao Porto PT-4050-214
Malaposta Hotel Porto is a fine property that offers the guests all the basic facilities and features required for a c... More hotel details
Vera Cruz Residencial Porto
3 Stars$80
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14 Rua Ramalho Ortigao Porto PT-4000-407
Offering an unbeatable combination of comfort, convenience and outstanding personal service, the Vera Cruz Residencial... More hotel details
Star Inn Hotel Porto
3 Stars$68
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Rua Senhora Do Porto 930 Porto PT-4250-453
The Star Inn Hotel Porto is a contemporary inn placed 4 kilometres from Solar Vinho do Porto, Clerigos Tower and Casa ... More hotel details
Grande Hotel De Paris Porto
2 Stars$97
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Rua Da Fabrica 27-29 Porto PT-4050-247
Combining a sense of contemporary style along with modern facilities and attentive service, Grande Hotel De Paris Port... More hotel details
HF Ipanema Park Hotel Porto
2 Stars$86
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Rua de Serralves 124 Porto PT-4150-702
Known for the detailed service personalization, the HF Ipanema Park Hotel is just the place to make your vacation an u... More hotel details
Hotel Estoril Porto
2 Stars$57
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193 Rua De Cedofeita Porto PT-4050-179
Hotel Estoril Porto offers the guest the peace and serenity required for an ideal holiday... More hotel details
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Rua Fernandes Tomas 579 Porto PT-4000-217
Pensao Do Norte Pension Porto offers a welcoming atmosphere for travellers to enjoy their holiday or business trip. Th... More hotel details
Residencial Davilina Hotel
2 Stars$45
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Avenida Da Republica 1571 Vila Nova De Gaia Porto PT-4430-205
This hotel enjoys a good location and all the basic amenities required for a pleasant holiday... More hotel details
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