Relaxing in Porto
Porto is Portugal’s second largest city, and it’s the capital of the Portugal’s north. As such, a holiday in Porto gives you access to a thriving hub of culture and tourism, as well as access to a truly beautiful city. Its set amongst the scenic hills overlooking the Douro River estuary, and it has a rich and varied history dating back to Roman times. If you want to see a real Portuguese gem, then a Porto holiday could be perfect for you.
Heading to the Ribeira is a great way to get to know this wonderful city. This is the area that lines the river, and its stretch includes some great historic buildings, including the UNESCO World Heritage status city centre. The port wine cellars are another brilliant feature of this riverside walk. There’s so much atmosphere and history to this maze of rustic streets that it’s easy to get lost in it all. Getting a tour guide can help make things much simpler, and open up a lot of the hidden facts about the city. The port wine tours are especially good, particularly if you fancy a bit of a drink with your education.
There is a range of great museums and other tourist attractions. Head to the Fundação de Serralves for a museum that’s also a chic social hub. There are all kinds of artworks, along with some really cool cafés, bars and shops too. The photography museum is another tourist favourite, with stunning exhibitions alongside informative heirlooms. For book-lovers the Livraria Lello is renowned as one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, so it’s a must-see. There’s so much on offer in terms of culture here that you’ll be spoilt for choice.
The nightlife on a Porto Holiday is as thriving as the cultural scene. There are over twenty dance clubs to choose from, with an incredible range of music on offer, and settings to match all kinds of age groups and tastes. Everywhere opens late – around one in the morning – and then they party until dawn, so you won’t find a chance to get bored. Porto has everything a traveller could want.