ABOUT PORTO

Porto is capital of the northern province of the same name and sits on the coast.

For information on Porto and its history, see Wikipedia.

For a map of Porto, click HERE.

Plenty more information on Porto for visitors can be found at the official Porto Tourist Board website.

For information on other parts of Portugal, have a look at our Portugal travel guide.

PORTO SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
- What to See & Do

The historical centre of Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning attractions such as: the 12th century Cathedral (Sé); the 19th century Stock Exchange; the Church of São Francisco, complete with rococo interior; and the Torre Dos Clérigos.

For people-watching head to the old waterfront (Cais da Ribeira) which is popular with tourists and locals alike and features a string of cafés and restaurants as well as an open-air market.

To taste the famous port, visit the 18th century Vila Nova de Gaia.

Lonely Planet’s list of sights and attractions in Porto provides further details on what to see and do in Porto while you are there.

VISIT PORTO
- How to Get There

By Plane: For flight deals to Porto from the UK, try the Skyscanner.net website or Expedia.co.uk.

TAP Air Portugal, Easyjet and Ryanair are some of the airlines that fly from various UK regional airports to Porto Airport.

Br Train: Porto is around 4 hours north of Lisbon by train.

PORTO ACCOMMODATION

PORTO HOTELS and B&Bs:

- Booking.com: Porto Hotels

- Alpharooms: Hotels in Porto

Porto Hostels:

- Hostelbookers: Porto Hostels