Travel Porto Guide

Located at the mouth of the River Douro, Porto is one of the most important towns as well as the second largest city in Portugal. It is situated in the northern region of the country, the region of Minho, and has been established as a trading center. The city is divided in many districts each of them characterized by particular features. There is the quarter called the Ribeira that is placed around the riverside. The houses are painted in bright colors and the streets are narrow and winding. Day and night this quarter is active and full of people. Other districts you can visit are The Concordia quarter, the Central e Baixa district, the Boasvista area and the quarter around the Cathedral.

One of the regions of Porto is the Douro Region which is characterized not only by its wine but also by its history. This region is crossed by the twisting river Douro which is the longest in northern Portugal and flows into the Atlantic near the city of Porto. In this region you can see medieval castles, sings of prehistoric men in cave paintings, churches and manor houses which adorn the landscape.

In the North East Region of Trás-of-Montes you can enjoy the traditional songs and dances that are proof of the important Celtic influence on the culture of this city. This region is well preserved and a perfect place to enjoy nature.

The climate of Porto is influenced by the Gulf Stream and as a consequence the weather in this region is generally mild. In the winter the average temperature is 13.2º and in the summer, 25º. The levels of pollution are lower than those in Europe due to the city beneficial location near the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

How to get to Porto

There is an international airport, Francisco de Sá Carneiro, located at 11 km from the city. The Portuguese airline company TAP serves flights to Porto and the airport is also reached by different European airlines. To get from the airport to the center of the city you can get a taxi or you can take a bus.

You can also enter the city by train and arrive at one of the two main stations: São Bento and Campanhã station. It is also possible to get to Porto by car through A1, which is a major highway and connect this city to Porto.

Below there is a list of some of the places that are worth a visit:


Cathedral Built
Clergymen Church and Tower
Carmo Church
Cedofeita Church
Santo Ildefonso Church
S. Francisco Church
S. Bento Station
Stock Exchange Palace
Ponte D. Luís I

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