Region Porto e Norte. On a brief visit to Porto, there are some places that cannot be missed. In the words of many visitors, this city has something mystical that is difficult to describe and which varies according to the Find out more. The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.
Departing from Porto, where the river flows into the sea and where the Douro Close to the sea and the mountains, this region is known for its green landscapes and exceptional wines, among which the world famous Port Wine. Here you can play golf in a wide variety of courses, It includes monasteries, churches and memorials, bridges, If you're a jazz fan, don't miss this festival! The very first festival in See all. Outside it looks like an ordinary Gothic construction, but the interior has been transformed by an unbelievably ornate attack of eighteenth-century refurbishment.
Its collection includes glass, ceramics and a formidable array of eighteenth and nineteenth century paintings, as well as the late-nineteenth-century sculptures of Soares dos Reis his O Desterro, The Exile, is probably the best-known work of its kind in Portugal. In summer the park is home to a vast fair.
On the far side, across Rua Entre Quintas, stands the Solar do Vinho do Porto, where you can sample one of hundreds of varieties of port in air-conditioned splendor — a good prelude to visiting Vila Nova.
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The Douro River - The scenic backdrop to Porto, crossed by six magnificent bridges and best explored by boat. The Foz district - At the mouth of the Douro River, with its beaches, river sidewalks and laidback ambience. Related article: The 10 best sights and activities of Porto. At a minimum, it takes two full days of sightseeing to discover Porto. The first day would explore the historic centre of the Se, Baixa and Ribeira districts and could include a short boat cruise along the Douro River.
The evening could be spent in the lively restaurants of the Ribeira district, or for a more party-focused night, head to the bars and clubs close to the university and the Rua Galeria de Paris affectionally, known as Bar Street! The second day would visit Vila Nova de Gaia and the Port cellars, with the afternoon in the Foz district or visiting the city's best museums Soares dos Reis or Serralves Related article: Two days in Porto - A walking tour of central Porto.
The magnificent Igreja do Carmo church, with its beautiful Azulejo tile murals. Porto is an ideal destination if you have longer for your holiday. Surround Porto is a region of historic towns, stunning scenery and glorious beaches, which could easily extend a holiday to a week or more.
All of these day trips are possible using public transport, and there is no need for a rental car while on holiday to Porto. Related articles: 1 week in Porto - Porto day trips. The best season to visit Porto is in the late spring or early autumn, when the weather is pleasant, and there are fewer tourists about the city.
This is a great time of year for sightseeing, day trips and exploring northern Portugal. The peak months are July and August, and the city is packed with tourists while the beaches are crowded with Portuguese holidaymakers. If you plan to visit at the peak season, always book flights and accommodation far in advance, as they will sell out.
Beach weather lasts from June until the end of September, and the tourist season continues until the end of October. Porto is surprisingly wet in the winter, but being a major city, all tourist facilities, restaurants and bars stay open year-round. Related article: When to visit Porto? On a map, Porto appears as a large, sprawling city, but the actual tourist area where you would want to be based is relatively small.
The main tourist area is with within walking distance around m of the Ribeira district or the Baixa district. Further, away than this, you will feel that you are endlessly walking or far from the action. If you are traveling for Business, the Boavista district is more suitable and is where many of the international business hotels are located. Related articles: Where to stay in Porto? This article includes a map of main tourist areas. Porto is at the centre of a region of historic towns and characterful cities, all of which can be easily visited as a day trip from Porto.
Starting from the coastal end there is the metre concrete arch of the Ponte da Arrabida, then Dom Luis I. Next is the Ponte do Infante — its similar design to the Ponte da Arrabida is not surprising as both were designed by Edgar Cardoso.
All that remains of it now are a pair of pillars on the Ribeira. To the west of the Ribeira is the Alfandega customs. It now houses the city archives and contains a museum displaying archeological finds from a Roman palace on the same site. Housed in a 19th century neoclassical palace, the interior is a case study in opulence. Although not particularly extraordinary from outside, the baroque interior is possibly the finest in Portugal.
Above the Bolsa is the main downtown district, or Biaxa, consisting of wider cobbled streets flanked by grimy 5 and 6 storey buildings, most with wrought iron balconies and more than a few with the washing drying in the breeze.
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