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Information about Porto
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About Porto
Porto is the most important city in Portugal after Lisbon, and the capital of the Northern Region. It is located at the mouth of the Douro river.
There is a rivalry between Porto and Lisbon.
Weather
Porto's climate is maritime which means that temperatures are mild throughout the year, but there is a high humidity. The average winter temperature is 14ºC and in summer there is an average of 25°C.
Porto is the most important city in Portugal after Lisbon, and the capital of the Northern Region. It is located at the mouth of the Douro river.
There is a rivalry between Porto and Lisbon.
Weather
Porto's climate is maritime which means that temperatures are mild throughout the year, but there is a high humidity. The average winter temperature is 14ºC and in summer there is an average of 25°C.
Country and People
History
Although there is a legend saying that one of the Greek Argonauts founded the city, this settlement was already known by the Greeks before.
Although there is a legend saying that one of the Greek Argonauts founded the city, this settlement was already known by the Greeks before.
Getting Around
Airport
International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) is very important.
Transport
Public transportation in Porto began in the nineteenth century. The Collective Transport Company of Porto is responsible for operating the buses and tram lines.
Porto has the a metro with 5 lines that reach even metropolitan areas. The company that operates it, Metro do Porto, also carries the Funicular Guindais.
International Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) is very important.
Transport
Public transportation in Porto began in the nineteenth century. The Collective Transport Company of Porto is responsible for operating the buses and tram lines.
Porto has the a metro with 5 lines that reach even metropolitan areas. The company that operates it, Metro do Porto, also carries the Funicular Guindais.
Discover and Enjoy
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GastronomyThe locals are popularly known as "tripeiros"because the traditional dish is "guts à moda do Porto". Other dishes include cod Gómez de Sá and caldo verde. The typical drink is, of course, port wine.
Worth seeing
Porto's old town is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, so worth a visit without any doubt.
Some of the monuments that are worth visiting include:
• Bag Palace
• Cathedral
• Tower of Clerics
• Crystal Palace
• City Council
• Serralves Park
• and various bridges (Ponte das boats, the Bridge of Pennsylvania, ...)
There are also many museums, for example:
• Museum of Contemporary Art (the most visited museum in Portugal)
• the Port Wine Museum
• Museum of Sacred Art
• Castle do Queijo
• Fernando de Castro, War Junqueiro, Marta Sampaio and António Carneiro Ortigão
Last but not least, you must visit the wineries of Vilanova de Gaia where a very famous port wine is produced.
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Hotel reviews for hotels in Porto
Beautiful, traditional hotel in the middle of the main pedestrian zone of Porto. Many shops are located directly in front of the hotel. All sights are easily accesible on foot. The old town is about 10-15 minutes walk away. The rooms were big enough and came with a bathroom (with bathtub), hairdryer, satellite tv (3 German channels), and telephone equipped. The breakfast buffet was wide. All in all a good value for money. We would recommend this hotel again at any time book. Read more
in November 11
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Markus, Age 19-25, Friends
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the room was very very small. Otherwise nearly everything was nice and clean. The guests are very disciplined and quiet. Could it be, that it is rather unsuitable for children. We appreciated the quiet guests, do not speak loud. The building is a wonderful historical monument. The staff are very reserved but nice and competent. Only WILAN was extremely slow, even though it costs. We wouldn't stay there WILAN order. Read more
in November 11
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Felice, Age 51-55, Couple
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Old hotel. As you would have to accept, that now and then the lobby makes, or a carpet is a little worn. The location is quite good, to the city center, you can reach all sights also within walking distance. But our room was tiny, as was the bathroom. The window was to the back and it was very, very small. The gave us at our stay at the least favorite. Perhaps it was a budget room, or the hotel was crowded, I can't comment. At least we have seen on the way to the elevator larger room during t... Read more
in November 11
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Marian, Age 41-45, Family
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Mercure Porto Centro lies ideal directly at the city center and is very good with the (road) train. Parking spaces for guests with rental car are as good as not to get free. Due to its central location (also to the train station) the area surrounding the hotel is not very welcoming. The rooms are very small and extremely easy equipped. For short get aways the hotel is in a good location, as a starting point for exploring Porto very suitable. The breakfast is however outside-that is much cheap... Read more
in March 10
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Dirk, Age 36-40, Solo/single
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Hotel with good access to transport. Bus and tram stops right in front of the hotel. Metro and train station Sao Bento about five minutes footpath. Very friendly and helpful staff at the front desk. Read more
in October 11
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Manfred, Age 51-55, Couple
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