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Sheraton Porto Hotel SPA Rua Tenente Valadim 146 - , Porto 9.0/10 - 2 reviews 266 Rooms
Grande Hotel do Porto Rua de Santa Catarina, 197 -, Porto 10/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 99 Rooms
Hotel Ipanema Park Rua de Serralves, 124 -, Porto 10/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 281 Rooms
Hotel da Bolsa Residencial Rua Ferreira Borges, 101 -, Porto 9.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 36 Rooms
Hotel Melia Gaia Porto Rua Diogo de Macedo, 220 -, Vila Nova De Gaia 9.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 294 Rooms
Hotel Internacional Rua do Almada, 131 -, Porto 8.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 35 Rooms
Fenix Porto Hotel Rua Goncalo Sampaio, 282 -, Porto 8.0/10 - 1 review
Costa Do Sol Residencial Hotel 1432 Rua Santa Catarina, Porto 4.0/10 - 2 reviews Hotel Class 21 Rooms
Hotel da Boa Vista Esplanada do Castelo, 58 - Foz do Douro -, Porto 8.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 39 Rooms
Pao de Acucar Hotel 262 Rua do Almada, Porto 8.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 51 Rooms
Hotel Nave Avenida Fernao de Magalhaes, 247 -, Porto 7.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 81 Rooms
Hotel Dom Henrique 179 Rue Guedes De Azevedo Downtown, Porto 5.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 112 Rooms
Hotel Malaposta 80 Rua De Conceicao, Porto 5.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 37 Rooms
Hotel Beta Porto Residencial Rua do Amial, 601 -, Porto 2.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 126 Rooms
Best Western Hotel Inca 52 Praca Coronel Pacheco, Porto 1.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 62 Rooms

Porto Travel Guide

Porto Local History

The city of Porto provided Portogul with its name and provided the world with the fabulous fortified wine known as Port. Founded by the Romans in the 15th century and given the name Portcale.

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and is known as the "unvanquished" cirty because its residents have always provided fierce opposition to invaders. The city is beautifully located on the mouth of the Douro River and its historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site 1996.

Porto Attractions

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Abadia do Porto - I do travel a fair bit, but rarely have I had such fantastic food, atmosphere and service than in the Abadia do Porto. A great place to eat and special thanks go out to Fernando Leite Moreira who served our little group for the two nights we stayed in Porto. He all but adopted us. We will certainly return and ask the reader to sit at Fernando's table. You will never forget his warmth and friendliness. Oh, and if he likes you, he might give you a bottle of special firewater, that will clean your throat ... guaranteed !!!!!! Thank you again!

Ryan's Irish Bar - Rua do Infante Dom Henrique 18. In the heart of the old town. Huge selection of beers and whiskies from around the world. Ryan's Irish Pub, Porto

Porto Activities

Porto Planetarium - opened in 1998 the Planetarium is a fun and educational place to visit. Presentations for the general public are 40 minutes long and the speaker is available afterwards for question.

Indiana Bill - Located at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo. this is a fun childrens amusement park.

Porto Parks & Gardens

Jardim do Palacio de Cristal - a peacful park with a domed pavillion serving as a sports centre and a funfair in summer.

Parque do Fundacao de Serralves - located in the heart of Porto, the 18 hectare park includes a rose garden, sundail garden, camellia garden and the Serralves Museum of Art.

Porto Beaches

Praia da Luz - this is a great beach for surfing, water tempreatures range from 14-16°C. A restaurant and coffee-house are located at the beach.

Pria da Gondarem - a great beach for tanning or for the more active a game of volleyball or football. Life guards are present.

Porto Restaurants and Bars

First and foremost the city of Porto is world famous for its Port, which is actually wine grapes from the Douro Valley, mixed with 170 proof brandy and aged in barrels to yield Port. No trip to Porto would be complete without sampling the famous drink.

Seafood is fresh and abundant in Porto. If you are brave, try the rather tasty dish, Tripas a moda do Porto, which is made of cattle entrails.

Porto Restaurants

Restaurante Abadia - Rua do Ateneu Comercila do Porto 22-24. Enjoy panoramic view and traditional Portuguese cuisine. Specialities are codfish and Tripas a moda do Porto.

Cafe Majestic - Rue do Santa Catarina 112. One of Porto's favoutrite cafes, the cafe is exquisitely decorated with Indian Marble floors. Breakfast and teas are fantastic.

Regaleria - Rue do Bonjardim 87. This is one of the best place to eat fantastic seafood.

Restaurante Capa Negra - Rua do Campo Alegre 191. Serving great Portuguese cuisine. Specialities include Tripas, roasted goat and crepes with ice-cream.

Adega do Olho - Rua Alfonso Martins Alho 6. This is a cheap and cheerful local diner. Closed Sundays

Porto Bars & Clubs

Bar da Praia do Ourigo - Esplanada do Castelo. A great tapas bar with a trendy student clientel.

Hard Club - Cais de Gaia, Villa Nova de Gaia. Porto's main dance club that hosts international and local DJ's as well as live music.

Bar Pixote - Rua do Campo Alegre 564. A lively kareoke bar for all ages. Open 11pm-4am.

River Cafe - Concado Joao do Carmo 31. Chilled, jazzy tunes and atmosphere. They have a strict dress code. Open Wednesday-Saturday.

Bar Trinataeum - Rua do Passeio Alegre 564. This bar/club features a massive dance floor and hosts international DJ's. closed Monday and Sunday.

Tiara Park Atlantic Hotel 1466 Avenida Da Boa Vista Porto 232 Rooms
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Sheraton Porto Hotel SPA Rua Tenente Valadim 146 - Porto 266 Rooms
Porto Palacio Hotel Av. da Boavista, 1269 - Porto 251 Rooms
Hotel Mercure Batalha Porto 116 Praca da Batalha Porto 149 Rooms
Pestana Porto Hotel 1 Praca Da Ribeira Porto 48 Rooms
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