Porto is Portugal’s second city, and offers both coastal and city life. Sample modern shops, the latest fashions and top-notch restaurants, are all mixed in with beach and water activities. Enjoy Porto by booking your stay at HotelTravel.com.
Porto is Portugal's second largest city and is also one of the main economic and financial centres. Port wine is one of the cities most famous offering. Porto also offers visitors some very interesting sites including a glitzy casino, historic mansions, fascinating architecture as well as scenic river cruises. Hotels and beach resorts are plentiful, but it is strongly recommended that you make your bookings in advance.
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal and a very busy commercial hub. It lies alongside rolling hills and overlooks the Douro River estuary, making it a very scenic city. It has been inhabited since the Fourth century AD and the historical centre was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Not everyone associates Porto with being very child-friendly, but there are a number of attractions which will keep the children entertained for days. It is not home to beautiful beaches, but the surrounding scenery is truly stunning and offers opportunities for walks, bike rides and picnics in the woods. The city itself is home to a number of parks, gardens and amusement parks which are educational as well as being entertaining.
Porto is brimming with attractions which will keep visitors busy for days on end. Attractions range from bridges to ancient quarters and from stadiums to palaces. If however you need some time out away from sightseeing, you will also find a wide array of parks and gardens where you can sit back and enjoy a spot of people watching.
Porto’s main airport is Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport. It is located 11 kilometres away from the city centre on the north side of the city. It is the third-busiest airport in Portugal and boasts a number of amenities. You will find banking facilities, ATMs, a post office, many shops, a range of eateries, bars and other refreshment counters; baby changing rooms, medical assistance and airport information desks.
Banks: 08.30 to 15.00, Monday to Friday (close at 13.30 on Fridays)
Post Offices: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 08.30 – 18.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08.30 – 18.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 18.00, Monday to Saturday
Excellent city center position,very grand interior on ground fioor,bedrooms a little bit on the small side ok for a short stay though(3 to 4 nights) rooms clean, breakfast very nice. Price of drinks i...
