Porto, also known as Oporto in English, is Portugal’s second city and the capital of Norte region. Porto and Lisbon are Portugal’s two global cities. This city, also known as the Port, gave its name not only to port wine but also to Portugal and its language. The city, located in the estuary of the Douro River, is rich in the legacy of the past — art treasures, medieval cathedrals, famous museums, a fine library, and other attractions. Every year, port wine is brought from vineyards along either side of the Douro River, aged, blended, processed and distributed.

CLIMATE

The summer climate and sunny weather is one reason why is considered the ultimate tourist destination in Portugal. Tourists always flock to this part of Portugal at this time of the year, during summer highs, rising much higher on the hottest of days. Porto’s climate is usually moderated by the Atlantic, and the weather bears a strong resemblance to that of Lisbon. However, winters are rainier as compared to Lisbon, its mild counterpart.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

The city, which is undergoing a major transformation and sprucing up, has never looked better. Well known for its enterprising spirit, its rich culture and traditions, cheap car hire porto airport has a wealth of attraction and treasures to offer, making every visit an ultimate tourist experience. The main places of interest are Casa da Musica, Palacio da Bolsa, Dom Luis Bridge, Serralves Museum, Soares dos Reis Museum, Romantic Museum, Avenida dos Aliados, Cais da Ribeira, Cais de Gaia, Foz district, Crystal Palace Gardens, The Cathedral, Sao Francisco Church, Oporto Golf Course, Carmo Church, Clerigos Tower & Church, Misericordia Church, Capela das Almas or Chapel of the Souls and many more…

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

When in Porto, it is sensible to use the array of public transport options the city has to offer. The metro operates five different lines across the city, which are marked with different letters and also color coded for the passenger’s convenience. The metro system operates around the major tourist attractions and so. Is the best means of transport for sightseeing. Apart from them buses and trams also operate lines that offer conveyance to various places in the city.

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AIRPORT

The airport in the Portuguese city of Porto is officially known as Francisco Sá Carneiro. It was named after the Portuguese Prime Minister who died in an air crash. The airport is 11 kilometers northwest of Porto. On the basis of passenger traffic, it is ranked the third largest airport of Portugal, after Lisbon Airport and Faro Airport. The passenger traffic in this airport is around 3 million passengers.

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