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How to Get to Porto
So, you’ve decided you’d like to visit Porto but you’re just not sure of the best way to get there? Fret no more! We’ve created the ultimate transport guide and included every single possible way to get to Porto. Whether you want to visit by plane, train, bus, taxi, foot or hovercraft we’ve got you covered! Getting…
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Alentejo Weekend Break: a Getaway from Porto
Welcome to another edition of Porto Weekend Breaks! In this series we highlight popular tourist destinations in Portugal that you may want to consider visiting if you have an extended amount of time. This time we’re looking at the Alentejo Coast. Sunset in Evora. Photo via Pedrosimoes7 The Alentejo Coast stretches for over 150km, from Setúbal…
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Visiting the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto
The Stock Exchange Palace or Palacio da Bolsa is one of the most-visited historic attractions in Porto, with over 200,000 visitors passing through their doors every year. Its heavy neoclassical façade hides quite a few gems inside. The building is the headquarters of Porto’s merchants guild, and was designed with the purpose of showcasing Porto’s commercial prosperity and impressing…
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Soccer Clubs in Porto
Though most people have only heard of FC Porto (pronounced futebol clube do Porto in Portuguese) as the main football club for Porto, there are actually 81 teams in the Porto Football Association! Rather than focus on all 81 teams, we’re going to look at the top few in more detail, starting with the famous…
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The Best Bars in Porto
If you’re looking to make the most of your time in Porto by experiencing some of the nightlife our bars have to offer, then we have the perfect suggestions for you! First, a couple of tips: The majority of the bars in Porto operate with a card system. You’re handed a card at the entrance…
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Porto City Break: The Best Tips
Does it look like you’ll only be able to steal away for a few vacation days this year? Have a long weekend coming up that you want to take full advantage of? Either way, you might be looking into your options for taking a short city break. When you only have a few days, city…
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Jet Lag: Tips to Beat It and Make the Most of Your Holidays
We all look forward to our summer holidays so much that it sometimes seems that when they finally arrive they fly past in a blur. One of the biggest problems in this respect is that the first day of the trip is often lost due to jet lag. Thankfully, there are some simple tips which will help you…
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Traditions in Portugal
In Portugal, as in other parts of the Old World, there were a lot of tribes, peoples, and conquerors. Here, the Romans ruled, the Arabs ruled, the Visigoths brought their customs, and the British and French conquerors figured out how strong their armies were. Since then, a lot of water has flowed from the Tagus…
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Getting from Lisbon to Porto: the Complete Guide
Lisbon and Porto are the two largest cities in Portugal and arguably the two most popular tourist destinations in the country. If you’re currently planning a holiday in Portugal, then it’s likely that you’re considering these two cities as part of your trip. We’re here to make your planning stages of your holiday as stress-free…
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Bogani Cafe – Coffee shop and bar in Vila Nova de Gaia
Why choose Bogani Cafe over any other coffee shop in Gaia? Simple. Because it has the absolute best views of Porto, and the Dom Luis bridge! Located on the Douro River, there are, of course, plenty of cafe’s situated nearby but none of them have the spectacular views of chic Bogani — or the incredible coffee!…