PORTO
IMAGINE A REGION SO DIVERSE, WHERE THE GREEN OF THE MOUNTAINS, VINEYARDS AND NATURAL PARKS COMBINE WITH A RICH HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.
ADD THE TASTES AND FLAVOURS OF AN UNIQUE GASTRONOMY AND SOME OF THE BEST PORTUGUESE WINES, ALL COMBINED WITH THE WELCOMING ART OF THE PORTUGUESE, AND YOU HAVE FOUND THE NORTH OF PORTUGAL.
RECOMMENDED TOURS
PORTUGAL IN DEPTH
16 DAYS
ICONIC PORTUGAL
9 DAYS
UNEXPLORED PORTUGAL
9 DAYS
flavors of portugal
10 days
colors of portugal
7 days
Taste of portugal
7 days
HOTELS
INFANTE SAGRES
WHETHER YOU’RE PLANNING A THRILLER OR A ROMANCE, HOTEL INFANTE SAGRES PROVIDES A LUXURY
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL PORTO
THE FIVE-STAR INTERCONTINENTAL LIES IN THE HEART OF PORTO’S HISTORIC CENTRE
SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY
SET IN THE UNSPOILT, NATURAL LANDSCAPE OF PORTUGAL’S DOURO VALLEY
THE YEATMAN
FROM A DECANTER-SHAPED POOL AND THE 25,000-BOTTLE CELLAR TO THE GRAPE-PIP TREATMENTS AT ITS SPA
VINHA BOUTIQUE HOTEL
FROM A DECANTER-SHAPED POOL AND THE 25,000-BOTTLE CELLAR TO THE GRAPE-PIP TREATMENTS AT ITS SPA
Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace
A neoclassical style hotel that
connects Porto's past to its future.
PORTO EXPERIENCEs
WHAT TO DO IN PORTO
Porto is a new vibrant new city that blends perfectly historic heritage, with contemporary creations, unique cultural agenda and a vibrant nightlife. porto will impress you with myriad vintages, new ambitious restaurants and wine experiences.
WORLD OF WINE (WOW)
There is a new cultural district of Porto: WOW (world of wine). a venue full of new experiences, in the heart of the historic area of vila nova de gaia and with a privileged view of Porto and the D. LUÍS I Bridge. in this space, in addition to 9 restaurants and shops, the main attractions are six new museums in Porto: the wine experience, planet cork, the chocolate story, a sweet and fun journey through the world of cocoa, the bridge collection and the porto fashion & fabric museum.
PORT WINE LODGE
The Port wine Lodges or Cellars situated in Vila Nova de Gaia continue to be an important focus for visitors offering tastings of Port Wine and guided tours in a variety of languages. Learn how to distinguish a Tawny Port from a Ruby Port and if you are lucky try a Vintage Port! Some tours and tastings are free while others will charge a small entrance fee.
DOURO RIVER CRUISE
One of the best things to do in Porto, to take in the spectacular views of Porto (considered the Best European Destination 2017) is from the river! There are a variety of cruises available from the five bridges in Vila Nova de Gaia and Oporto right up the Douro River eastwards to the Port wine vineyards over 100 kilometers inland.
THE DRAGÃO STADIUM
Home to the Oporto Football Club the "Dragão” football stadium was rebuilt and opened in 2003. Manuel Salgado (the architect) designed the stadium which cost over €90 million to build and can seat 52,000 people. The name Dragão (dragon) was used as it is the symbol of the club. Guided tours of the stadium can be booked if you don’t have time to catch a game!
LELLO BOOKSHOP
Cited by The Guardian as ”one of the most beautiful book shops in the world” the Lello bookshop is another must see in Oporto. Opened in 1906 it still maintains its original carved ceilings, stained glass windows and pink painted curved central staircase! Lello offers a vast array of books, encyclopaedias and travel guides. In case there is a very long queue, you can take the opportunity to enjoy the perfect combination of sweet and savory and Taylor's, Fonseca and Croft Port Wines at Clérigos Tasting Room (right across the street).
SHOPPING IN PORTO
Porto offers a wide range of styles, from traditional to the sophisticated and alternative. here's our list of the best shops in Porto: Mercearia das Flores ("Flower Market"), Galo Louco, Via Catarina, A Vida Portuguesa, The Village, The Yeatman Shop, Ltd Edition, Centro Comercial Bombarda and Cru.
PORTO NIGHT LIFE
The Galerias de Paris street is the centre of night life in the city with dozens of open air bars. The "Galerias” as it is known, is situated in the centre of downtown Oporto and offers an alternative night time programme since all the bars are in the open air.
TRY A "FRANCESINHA”
The "Francesinha” is perhaps the most popular "bite" in Oporto and is renowned as the most popular Portuguese sandwich, if it can be called that! Praised by foodies worldwide the dish appeals particularly to those with an appetite for spicy meats and is most commonly accompanied by a cold beer.