Expose the hidden treasures of beautiful coastal city in northwest Portugal. It is considered as second largest city in the country after the capital city Lisbon. It is located along the Douro river estuary in Northern Portugal with an estimated population of 230,298 inhabitants. Porot's historic centre is equipped with UNESCO World Heritage Sites including old storefronts village-style plazas and baroque churches. The currency prevailing in this city is euro (EUR).
Visit incredible diverse holiday destination with rich collections of cultural attractions and notable landmarks such as Clerigos Church, Palacio da Bolsa, Church of Sao Francisco, Dom Luís I Bridge, Se Cathedral, Vila Nova de Gaia, National Museum Soares dos Reis, Igreja do Carmo, Casa da Música and Avenida dos Aliados. You shouldn't miss to visit Baroque churches and stately neoclassical buildings with cherished architectural treasures. Take a remarkable tour on a cable ride from one end to other end of the quayside.
Porto is a major hub for best shopping malls with leading world class fashion brands, accessories, perfumes, jewelleries, fashion stores, boutiques and any more. You shouldn't eat to taste wide range of delicious and traditional dishes including Bacalhau, Cozido a portuguesa, Caldeirada, Tripas and Alcatra. It will be a unique experience to enjoy the vibrant nightlife in pubs, bars, clubs and live music entertainment.
Serralves em Festa is a major festival and it is considered as largest contemporary arts festival in Europe. It features more than 40 hours non-stop events and displays several concert shows and arts for all ages.
Porto is well connected with all major destinations in Portugal, where you can find a large number of public buses, taxis, mini buses, trains and tramps to get around the city. Porto card holders can get numerous benefits to enjoy major discounts in bus, tram or metro.
Porto offers numerous water sports including surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing, beach volleyball and body boarding. It is the perfect place to have a great sunbath.
Porto features Mediterranean Climate with an average temperature ranging between 16 °C (61 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) in typical sunny season. The winter season varies between 5 °C (41 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F).
Tourists can inform the police over criminal offence at a toll free number- 112
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is the major airport serving Porto, located just 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the Clérigos Tower in the centre of Porto. It is a major hub for the TAP Portugal. The airport serves more than five million passengers from various regions of Europe throughout the year. It is considered as one of the busiest airport in the country.
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport operates both domestic and international flights from major airlines such as
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport features Passengers Terminal. Passenger Terminal: this terminal handles domestic, international or intercontinental flights. It is also equipped with 60 check-in desks, 4 baggage claim belts, 9 air bridges, 22 gates, bank, bureau de change, ATM's, post baby room, medical care, cafes and restaurants.
Porto offers a wide range of vehicles to reach the airport from the centre of the city. It will take 15 minutes via A28, which is about 13 kilometres.
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport holds ATM's, post baby room, medical care, cafes, restaurants, baggage claim belts, air bridges, bank and bureau de change as well as duty free shops.
Porto is home for world class hotels such as Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto, Beach House - Cabo do Mundo, Casa Velha, B&R Apartment, Dreams in Leca da Palmeira, Casa da Quinta, Meet Porto Apartment, Villae Piloto - Country House and Feel Porto Matosinhos Flat.
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Porto International Airport Address |
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Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport |
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4470-558 Maia |
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Portugal, Ph:+351 22 943 2400 |
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