Hotel in Porto, Portugal | About Porto

REGION OF PORTO

Europe’s oldest cities

Overlooking the Douro River, Porto is one of Europe’s oldest cities. It sprang up and grew during the Middle Ages, along the banks of the river.

Port Wine cellars

The city of Porto is one of Europe’s oldest tourist destinations and a preferred choice for many tourists and visitors.
The richness of its monumental and artistic heritage, the Port Wine cellars, and the many sites dedicated to culture and leisure are just some of the reasons to visit Porto.

Creative City

One of the most significant aspects of Porto and its historical centre is the way it lies within the surrounding landscape, with its harmonious lines and urban structure combining to make a city of rare beauty. The city was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 and elected as the "Best European Destination" 2014 for the "European Consumers Choice".
Discovering Porto, you will find many surprises. Alongside the welcoming and conservative environment, is a contemporary and creative city. The characteristics of this "knowing how to be" can be felt on the streets, in the architecture and monuments, in the museums, the leisure sites, café esplanades and shopping areas.

HOW TO GET HERE

BY BUS

Airport:

Bus 602 - get off at the Senhora do Porto stop.

City centre:

Bus 602 - board at Cordoaria - get off at the Senhora do Porto stop.

Bus 300, 301 - board at Mercado do Bolhão - get off at the Santa Luzia stop.

Bus 304 - board at Aliados - get off at the Santa Luzia stop (at hotel).

BY ROAD

Airport:

Car - Follow signs to the A28 Porto, turn onto nacional 12 (ring road) - Areosa direction.

City centre:

A1 - South, by Car - Ponte do Freixo - VCI - N12 N14 exit - N12 exit towards Leixões - Turn left at the second set of traffic lights.

A3 - North, by Car - VCI Arrábida exit - N12 N14 exit - N12 exit towards Leixões - Turn left at the second set of traffic lights.

TAXIS

Airport:

Taxi - costs approximately €20.00.

City centre:

Taxi - costs approximately €8.00.

What to do

Gastronomy

OPORTO city is known for it's hospitality and also famous for the gastronomy and Port Wine.

Heritage

Surprise yourself with the architectural wealth of Porto and visit the renowned Lello Bookstore, the halls of Bolsa Palace, the Clérigos Tower and Aliados Square.

Culture

Feel inspired by the cultural life of the city. Take the opportunity to attend a show or visit an exhibition at the Casa da Música or the Coliseu do Porto.

Experiences

Porto offers a mix of experiences that will make your stay memorable.Don't forget to visit the World of Discoveries theme park and the Sea Life aquarium. You can also enjoy shopping on Via Santa Catarina, ending the day with a glass of Port Wine.