Things to do in Porto

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Oporto is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historical centre classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Located on the northern bank of the Douro river, discovering this city is to find many surprises. Increasingly contemporary and creative, the city of Oporto has a rare beauty, which is fruit of its landscape, the harmony of its lines and its urban structure. As soon as you start your visit, you will discover the hospitality of its inhabitants, so characteristic in the North of the country, and you will feel this entire atmosphere in the streets, in the architecture, in the monuments and in the museums, as well as in its leisure spaces, in its terraces and in its commercial areas.
Area - 41.42 km2
Population - 237.591 (2011)
Municipal holiday - 24 de Junho (Dia de S. João)
Fundation - 1123
Gentile - Portuense, tripeiro
Official Website - www.cm-porto.pt
Tourism Website - www.visitporto.travel
 
Distance to other cities
0km 56km (00h44) 62km (00h45) 74km (00h54) 80km (01h00) 94km (01h23) 125km (01h30) 197km (02h12) 314km (03h30)
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Oporto Guimarães Braga Aveiro Viana do Castelo Régua Coimbra Fátima Lisbon
 

What to do

Tips from clients

HF IPANEMA PORTO

2023-11-14 | Macclesfield | United Kingdom | Mature couples

10.0

A good local transport network allows you to see the city and travel up and down the coast at very affordable prices.

HF TUELA PORTO (ALA SUL)

2023-11-13 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Individual travellers on business

8.2

Very well located close to nice restaurants and attractions. I super recommend Museu Serralves.

HF FÉNIX PORTO

2023-11-05 | Richmond, California | United States | Individual travellers on leisure

10.0

Walking through the beautiful historic district, enjoying spectacular viewpoints, taking a boat trip on the Douro River, and strolling along the Atlantic Ocean beaches by the mouth of the Douro. Meeting friendly and welcoming people everywhere.

HF TUELA PORTO

2023-10-11 | NYC | United States | Young couples

8.4

Definitely worth a trip to the Serralves gallery and sculpture park; just a short bus ride away

 
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