THE 10 MOST INTERESTING THINGS TO SEE IN PORTO Are you planning a visit to Porto and don’t know where to start? Ribeira? Aliados? Too many names and you are confused? Don’t worry, we have chosen for you the “Top 10 of what to see in Porto”, where we highlight the emblematic places of the …
WHAT TO SEE IN PORTO IN 3 DAYS Considered one of the best city breaks in Europe, Porto is the perfect city for a short trip of a few days. However, how can you choose what to see in Porto in just 3 days? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one with this problem. We’re …
WHAT CAN YOU SEE IN PORTO WITH CHILDREN It is not always easy to visit a city and make it interesting for children, they are very demanding and they are not interested in much of what adults seek to discover. They want excitement, adventure and games, it is the adults’ responsibility to make their visit …
BEACHES IN PORTO: WHAT TO VISIT? The Porto beaches are often not considered a tourist destination, but they are in the heart of the Costa Verde, where there are golden sandy beaches, rocky coves, and beautiful natural landscapes. The proximity of these wonderful beaches to the city of Porto is not widely advertised, so many …
SERRALVES PARK ★★★★★ Serralves- Photo by Joseolgone.2C Serralves Park, a landscape heritage reference in Portugal , invites to long walks through its gardens. With 18 ha, will not lack things to discover. Location: Rua Dom João de Castro,210, 4150-417 Porto Portugal. Opening hours: Please visit Serralves website. Prices: 5€/person – Park; Free: Children under 12 …
SÃO FRANCISCO XAVIER FORT ★★★☆☆ Photo by DiscoverOporto The São Francisco Fort, is one of the city’s attractions that you should visit, especially if traveling with children, they will love it. Built in the seventeenth century was used as a defense in the Independence Restoration War waging the Spanish offensive, and as a deterrent of …
CLÉRIGOS TOWER ★★★★★ Photo by DiscoverOporto The Clérigos Tower is one of the main ex-libris of the city of Porto, an architectural landmark that marks the landscape of the city. Exaggerating a bit, we could even say that the Clérigos Tower is to Porto as well as the Eiffel tower is to Paris or the …
PORT WINE CELLARS ★★★★✮ Port Wine Cellars Located in the margins of the Douro River, the Port’s Wine Cellars is a must visit location. PORT WINE CELLARS: W & J Graham’s This cellar was founded in 1820 by the two brothers William and John Graham. These well-equipped cellars offer magnificent views of the old town, …
THE PALÁCIO DA BOLSA (STOCK EXCHANGE PALACE OF OPORTO): A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL TREASURE ★★★★☆ Photo by Isabelle Puaut The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace) is an iconic landmark located in the heart of Porto, Portugal. With its rich history dating back to the 19th century, it is one of the city’s main tourist …
SÃO BENTO TRAIN STATION ★★★✮☆ Photo by Trevor Huxham Located in the historic center of Porto, the São Bento train station, is especially known for its tile panels. The atrium is covered with about twenty thousand tiles (551 square meter) installed between 1905 and 1906, by the painter Jorge Colaço. The tiles illustrate historical themes, …