Porto

Built on the banks of the Douro River and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto is one of the oldest European centers and the most authentic city in Portugal. Colorful houses with red roofs and flowered balconies are reflected in the waters of the river creating a setting of unique picturesqueness and beauty. With a view to the ocean, Porto is a lively and dynamic city, as befits any city open to the sea with its long naval history and its tradition. Labyrinthine alleys create the most imaginative labyrinth of Mediterranean tradition and European culture. Through monuments of every historical period, which emerge in every corner of the city, Porto is transformed into an open-air museum of history and art, which excites and charms every visitor. Beautiful, sensual and completely atmospheric, Porto lives and is constantly renewed through the uniqueness of its character and leaves its own mark, indelibly engraved, in the heart of every visitor.

The small size of Porto and the close distances of the monuments to each other invite everyone to get to know the history and the character of the city by walking it. As the name of the city suggests, everything revolves around its port. Trademark of the city or imposing bridge Dom Luis I that connects Porto with the opposite area Vila nova de Gaia, where the famous wineries of the city are located. Discover the beauties of the Ribeira area, the city’s most touristy spot with Praca da Ribeira, a small square in the city center, from where the Cais da Ribeira begins, offering an idyllic route along the Tagus River and in front of the picturesque colorful houses on the riverside front of the city. The imposing medieval cathedral of St. Francis on a hill greets large boulevards such as the Avenue of the Allies with the most beautiful buildings in the city, while large parks such as the Parque da cidade, complement the very friendly character of Porto, as an ideal relaxation and recreation area.