Porto Tourism

Porto is located on the north west of Portugal and is a coastal city. It is popular for its bridges, production of port wine, medieval districts; cobble stone streets, churches, baroque style architecture, culture, discoveries, history, culture, and cuisine. You can take a stroll along side the River Douro also known as the River of the Gold and get a bird’s view of the city in helicopter tours. There are many scenic landscapes for hiking and nature walks. You can also take a cruise on this river and enjoy the scenic view of the city. There are also beaches which face the Atlantic Ocean.

There are trade routes and adventure tours which depict the treasures of this country. Porto is a busy industrial and commercial centre. The climate of this city is semi Mediterranean. Winters are humid and mild hot. Porto has always been a trader’s city. Residents of this city are known as Tripeiros. Portuguese locals lack social graces and more informal in their mannerisms. The communication of the locals is more direct and informal and should not be considered rude. It is their normal way of communication. You can take an international flight to the Aeroporto do Porto airport. Within the city you can travel in car, metro, bus, taxi, boat, helicopter, and the cable railway system. Visit this city for its more than a century old history, take walking tours, and cruise up the River.