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Travel to Porto and discover all the charm of northern Portugal
A stay in Portugal in the North, cannot be done without a stopover in the city of Porto: The 2nd Portuguese capital and the 2nd largest city in the country. An authentic territory, high in color and culture.
Nightlife, historical monuments, traditional charm, beautiful beaches, azulejos, cliffs... The city of Porto, in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, offers a unique experience and multiple attractions'tourist to the countless tourists who is coming every year.
Cruise on the Douro, water sports, tasting Porto's wine in the cellars, seaside resorts, you won't risk getting bored in this Portuguese city.
If you want to visit Portugal and discover all the typical traditions of the country, Porto is one of the best destinations.
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A Downtown listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Porto, has an "old town" classified as a historic world heritage site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
This downtown made up of buildings, picturesque cobbled streets, colorful buildings or azulejos (earthenware), marina... was built at the mouth of the Douro River and was once a fishing village . Its architecture is the result of a two thousand year history and an extraordinary development linking cultures, sea, fishermen and shops.
Between Baroque, Romanesque, Art Deco, Gothic, contemporary art or even neoclassical architecture, the passionates of history will to discover a complete historical heritage with a thousand stories.
The Eiffel Bridge, the Dos Clérigos Tower, the house museum of Guerra Junqueiro, the Episcopal Palace, the 24 churches, the castles of the city as well as many other breathtaking buildings reserve authentic and unique getaways.
Porto: The second most entertaining city in the world
In 2018, Porto was awarded 2nd place in the ranking of the most entertaining cities, a survey conducted by the Time Out City Life Index.
The interviewees awarded this position thanks to the nightlife and its atmosphere as well as its value for money.
This city in Portugal, ranked among the most affordable and welcoming, happens to be the best place to visit a place rich in tradition while creating a bond with a generous and welcoming population.
Are you planning to go to Portugal and more particularly to the city of Porto? our partner Best Tours Portugal accompanies holidaymakers who come to discover the sumptuous corners of Porto. Visit during an excursion, the most beautiful places of the city (historic city, Lello bookstore, buildings, seaside, Douro valley...)
Nightlife in Porto
At the heart of its historic center, Porto is full of bustling cobbled streets. Taste Portuguese traditions and its gastronomy during festive evenings.
Listen to Fado in a bar and taste Porto's wines, enjoy concerts or shows in the streets or discover local restaurants and the traditional cuisine of the country (authentic-portugal suggests you let yourself be tempted by the delicious seafood )
Porto offers students, tourists and residents a city where it is good to meet in the evening. For a romantic moment in Porto, it is possible to walk and admire magnificent sunsets as far as the eye can see in the town of Vila nova de Gaïa, a small town very close to Porto.
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To live in Porto
Do you want to live in Portugal and settle in Porto? Living in the 2nd capital of Portugal will offer you a magnificent living environment on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and its praia.
Porto is, along with Lisbon, one of the cities in Portugal with the most professional opportunities with great prospects for the future.
Find accommodation or work in a colorful and dynamic city and enjoy a warm environment, a Mediterranean climate with oceanic influences while settling in a city where the cost of living is affordable.
To study in Porto
Thanks to its quality of life, its infrastructures and its modernization, Porto is also a city made for students.
Its territory includes one of the most brilliant public higher schools in Portugal. Its university is also known and renowned throughout the world for the quality of its courses and the richness of its academic programs.
Do you want to settle down or discover Porto during your holidays with family or friends? Authentic-Portugal offers many rentals (holiday rentals or long-term rentals (apartments, houses, villas...)
