Boost Your Visit With These Special Porto Tips, Porto, Portugal
Portugal聽has seen a huge boom in tourism the last few years and that鈥檚 partly thanks to the city of聽Porto. The northern city has fast become a beloved city break destination in Europe, due to its bohemian culture, scenic cityscape and famous port wine. Since it鈥檚 become so popular, you鈥檒l have no problem finding a horde of articles and blog posts showing you what there is to see and do in Porto. So, instead I鈥檝e decided to share some Porto tips that I think will help enhance your visit to this lively city.
Without doubt the most important landmark in all of聽Porto聽is the聽Douro River聽that flows through it. This means the city is divided in a sense, with the city centre on the north side and the city of聽Vila Nova de Gaia聽to the south. Yes, technically these are two different cities, but in essence they will feel like just one.聽That鈥檚 not to say they feel the same, as each side of the river has its own strengths and atmosphere.
Compared to the bustle of Porto,聽Gaia聽has a more calm atmosphere to it, especially as you steadily descend to the waterfront on the聽Teleferico de Gaia聽cable car. As for waterfront views, I much prefer the one from Gaia as you get to look across as the city stacks on top of itself. Down on the Gaia waterfront you also have access to all of the port wine warehouses, so you can sample all of the local drops. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Without doubt the most important landmark in all of聽Porto聽is the聽Douro River聽that flows through it. This means the city is divided in a sense, with the city centre on the north side and the city of聽Vila Nova de Gaia聽to the south. Yes, technically these are two different cities, but in essence they will feel like just one.聽That鈥檚 not to say they feel the same, as each side of the river has its own strengths and atmosphere.
Compared to the bustle of Porto,聽Gaia聽has a more calm atmosphere to it, especially as you steadily descend to the waterfront on the聽Teleferico de Gaia聽cable car. As for waterfront views, I much prefer the one from Gaia as you get to look across as the city stacks on top of itself. Down on the Gaia waterfront you also have access to all of the port wine warehouses, so you can sample all of the local drops. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Boost Your Visit With These Special Porto Tips
Guide Location: Portugal » Porto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Portugal » Porto
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Dom Luis I Bridge
- Sao Bente Train Station
- Cathedral
- Clerigos Church
- Miradouro da Vitoria
- Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar monastery
- Miramar
- Chapel of Senhor da Pedra
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