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Porto or as the Portugese call it 'O Porto', is a district in the North West of Portugal on the Atlantic Coast. The capital city of the region shares the same name and is the second largest city in Portugal. The area is ancient dating back to the Roman times in 8 BC and steeped in history and culture. This is a hidden gem with lots to discover and explore in the way of interesting historical sites, pretty towns and villages offering diverse cuisines and experiences.
Porto is easily accessible with a modern International airport only 30 mins from the centre and costing only 1-2 euros by train. This region is not only renowned for its great surfing beaches, it also has a wealth of culure and fine cuisine as well as some stunning vineyards producing award winning wines.
| At a glance... | |
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| Fabulous beaches | ✔ |
| Port cellar tours | ✔ |
| Pre-Romam and Roman ruins | ✔ |
| Tour a vineyard and sample the local wine | ✔ |
| Airports - Porto International | ✔ |
| Capital - Porto | ✔ |
Featured holiday cottages in Porto
Many of our holiday homes in Porto come with all the facilities you would expect including wifi, satellite TV and private / shared swimming pool. The key consideration is timing - if you are planning a holiday during the peak summer months in the main resorts such as Porto, the self catering apartments and cottages tend to get booked up months in advance.
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Porto is an all year round destination thanks to its glorious climate and the best time to visit is from April to the end of September, when the days are long and warm. During that period the temperature ranges from a pleasant 23°C to the late thirties in July and August, with hardly any rain. If it does rain it tends to be at night, which is perfect for its lush landscape.
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Things to see and do in Porto
Porto and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, stunning vineyards and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Cruise along the Douro river and take in all the sights | ✔ |
| Visit Livraria Lello - Possibly the most beautiful bookstore in the world! | ✔ |
| Tour one of the many famous Port wine cellars | ✔ |
| Praia da Afife | ✔ |
| Oporto Golf club - one of the oldest courses in Europe | ✔ |
| Visit the Ribeira district along the Douro river - lined with cafés & bars | ✔ |
| Serralves Museum & villa - a great day out | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Porto
Porto is often overlooked for the more famous region of The Algarve, if you want a change and to experience an area of outstanding beauty and a region which has an abundance of history, culture and activites then Porto is worth visiting and spending your holidays. It is a great place for family and friends to go on holiday with its Internatonial airport, low cost airfares and value for money holiday rentals accommodation. Porto has so much that appeals to most tastes and age groups from the larger city break in the capital Porto to its peaceful and very pretty towns and villages offering outstanding cuisine, value for money and a friendly vibe. For the sporty types, there is an abundance of choice from water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing to more tradional sports such as golf. It is safe to say that Porto is a fantastic holiday destination for the whole family.
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