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Clustered like jewels on the steep slopes above the Douro River’s mighty estuary, Porto has a long and exciting history whose key role in the world’s business and trade goes back hundreds of years. The centre of town is a World Heritage site, testament to its uniquely rich and varied heritage. There’s everything from beautiful […]
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Picture this: colorful houses stacked like Lego bricks along the Douro River, the smell of freshly baked pastéis de nata wafting through the air, and the sound of clinking wine glasses as locals toast with world-famous Port. Yeah, Porto is kind of a big deal. But is it worth adding to your travel bucket list? […]
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Traveling from Lisbon to Porto is more than just a trip between two cities – it’s a journey through the soul of Portugal. These two iconic destinations, located about 300 kilometers (186 miles) apart, offer a fascinating contrast of history, culture, and landscapes. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, the route from […]
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You could easily spend an entire holiday in Porto itself, and many people do. This is a city with everything from stunning old and new architecture to zillions of museums, brilliant eats, fine wines, views to die for, a jewel of a river, beaches and a lively nightlife scene. Here are 18 Porto destinations to […]
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Welcome to part 2 of our guide about things to do in Porto. It’s a truly beautiful city with its lovely red-roofed buildings tumbling down steep hills to the great river below, the extraordinary bridge, ancient churches, oasis-like gardens, gorgeous traditional tiling, excellent shopping and vibrant nightlife. So let’s go on a Porto adventure! Get […]
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Porto follows the twists and turns of the mighty Douro River, a pretty city of with steep cobbled roads, brilliant museums and impressive monuments dating way back to the Middle Ages. It’s known and loved for the food, the wine and the warm welcome, a place where you’ll love getting lost amid the maze-like streets. […]
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Hire a car, get familiar with Porto’s bus network or take cabs to venture outside the city. There are loads of charming villages and towns to visit, each with its own unique vibe and all of which reveal the story of the real Portugal, the everyday side of Portugal that’s still there when the tourists […]
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210,000 or so people live in the city of Porto, big enough for varied holiday experience to remember but small enough to get to know intimately. We’ve put together this list of Porto facts to give you some at-a-glance inspiration, get a feel for the place before you go, and help plan your Porto experience. […]
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Porto makes a fabulous base for exploring further afield, set in an area of spectacular natural beauty featuring dramatic mountains, high plateaus, and lush green forests where wolves, storks, pink hoopoes, eagles and even vultures live. Not far in distance but a universe away from life in the town, there are several wonderful wildernesses to […]
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The sky is so blue it doesn’t look real. It’s like being inside a picture postcard. The setting sun is turning the ancient city of Porto gold and orange, making the already rich colours of the old buildings even lovelier. The views of the river are stunning, the streets are full of colour and vibrancy, […]
