There are 17 World Heritage Sites in Portugal, a list of must-see places of outstanding universal value to cultural or natural heritage, designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Heritage Sites in Portugal include architectural works, such as religious buildings (monasteries, convents), secular buildings (palaces, universities) and historic city centres, …
Porto is a large city in Portugal, but on a European scale it is a medium-sized city, making it relatively easy to get around Porto, using its extensive public transport network. In this post, we will explore what options are available to get around Porto, with all the tips and practical information and weighing up …
Portugal has a long and rich history and this is reflected in the quantity and quality of historical sites in Portugal, several of them on the UNESCO World Heritage list. There are many castles, churches, convents, cathedrals, and archeological and historical sites spread across the Portuguese territory and visiting them all is not possible in …
Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport is located on the north outskirts of Porto, about 15 kilometers from the city centre. When you arrive, the first decision you will have to make is how to get from Porto airport to city centre, and there are several options for this. In this post, you will find all the …
Porto is a city with good air, road and rail connections, making it easy to get to Porto, and there are several alternatives for this. Whether you fly, go by car or bus, or even by train, getting to Porto is easy, but to do so you need to be aware of important and up-to-date …
Visiting Porto is now a fashionable thing. And it’s not by chance. In recent years, the city has established itself as a tourist destination par excellence, having been awarded, for example, as “Europe’s Leading City Break Destination 2020”. Gone are the days when the North of Portugal was seen as something distant and little interesting …
When visiting Porto, one of the most important aspects of preparing your trip is deciding where to stay in Porto, as the choice of accommodation will determine a lot of the image you will have of the city. This post tells you the best areas to stay in Porto, along with the best suggestions according …
Douro river is one of the biggest and most important rivers in Portugal, crossing all the north, from Spain till Porto and the Atlantic Ocean, with 325 km in Portuguese territory, of which 112 km are shared by Portugal and Spain. Being the third-longest river in the Iberian Peninsula, it constitutes a natural border since …
