Famous for its six imposing bridges and its medieval old town, Porto is home to hilly streets, leafy park areas, golden beaches and friendly natives. Situated along the Douro River, this is the second most important city in Portugal and can be found in the north of the country.
There are certain things you can only do in the Portuguese capital. These include visiting one of Europe's biggest aquariums at 'Oceanario de Lisboa' and enjoying a cake in 'Pasteis de Belem'. In this podcast Colm talks to different people in Lisbon about those certain things.
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Download Porto Pocket Guide View all guides »A great city to visit. Has lots of landmarks, museums, historical sites and is actually very cheap to eat out and drink a few pints. Wheather was great really hot we were not expecting. The surroundings in the river area are definitely a must see.
Insider Tip:Go to Ribeira on a Monday night if you want to drink a lot for little money :)
visit one of the wine cellars, go to the beach, enjoy the city center with all its hills (good fitness training)
Although it's tired to walk in Porto, it's no doubt that this kind "tired" is worthy because Porto is so beautiful!
I agree with editors around world mentioning Porto as a must go to destination for 2012/2013. Great sightseeing, fantastic history lessons and monuments as well as cultural exibitions and events.
Insider Tip:Casa da Música, Ribeira and D. Luis bridge, wine cellars around the river, Serralves garden and museum, Foz beach front, various beachs, coffee shops around town with outdoors table service.
nice view , everythink is cheap for exemple a beer is 1 EURO , a Coffee 0.60 EURO, a restaurant is between 12 euro and 20 euro for one person.
Insider Tip:you must visit the wine factories,and so many thinks else.
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