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Porto is a lesser visited, beautiful city in Portugal, it is known as the second city of Portugal, after Lisbon which is the capitol of the country because it is generally less popular that other cities in Europe. You can enjoy the sights and scenes in relative peace. Walk down the cobbled street and look at the old architecture. There is a lot of culture but also a good mixture of food. There are many ways to get to the city from the UK.
If you like art, there is the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art which costs jut a few pounds to enter. There is also the Colisea do Porto, which is a concert hall which boasts stunning architecture. There is the Lello bookshop; one of the most famous in the world which has lots of old and new books, with a few buried treasures too.
The city is famous for its wine, and you must visit the port warehouses near the River Douro in Gaia – free tours and tastings throughout the day.
In Porto the famous dish is the Francesinha, which are sandwiches filled with sausages of Portuguese and German decent, steak, ham, cheese and gravy. You can also try other Porto favourites like tripe and cabbage soup. Don’t forget that seafood is also a favourite and very fresh – have this with a glass of port, of course!
Flights
You can fly to Porto from a number of international airports in the UK including Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Liverpool and Stanstead. The airlines that fly direct to Porto include Ryanair, Iberia and TAP Portugal. During the peak season in summer, it can be a little busier but not overwhelmingly so. There are always last minute flights to be had but if you leave it too late it can cost more. Hotels require booking so it’s better to plan ahead. You can enter the country with a valid UK passport with no restrictions. The local airport is the Francisco Sa Carneriro Airport.Climate
The climate in Porto is Mediterranean; dry summers and rainy winters. There can also be rain in the warmer months. In the summer the weather can reach a very hot 40 degrees centigrade, and this makes the air humid. It can be uncomfortable for the unsuspecting Brit, so make sure you have air-conditioning at your hotel or sleeping may be difficult! In the winter the temperature is cool and moderate and it is the rainiest time of the year. However, tourists visit all year round although summer is the most popular rime.What to do
Porto is a beautiful city, so this is a great place to take a stroll though the old buildings and see the UNESCO World Heritage headquarters. You can visit Batalha square where there is a café showing old and cult films. There is the cathedral in Se Square which has a number of old buildings of religious significant.If you like art, there is the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art which costs jut a few pounds to enter. There is also the Colisea do Porto, which is a concert hall which boasts stunning architecture. There is the Lello bookshop; one of the most famous in the world which has lots of old and new books, with a few buried treasures too.
The city is famous for its wine, and you must visit the port warehouses near the River Douro in Gaia – free tours and tastings throughout the day.
In Porto the famous dish is the Francesinha, which are sandwiches filled with sausages of Portuguese and German decent, steak, ham, cheese and gravy. You can also try other Porto favourites like tripe and cabbage soup. Don’t forget that seafood is also a favourite and very fresh – have this with a glass of port, of course!