Lonely Planet Pocket Porto: Top Experiences; Local Life (Pocket Guide)

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Lonely Planet Pocket Porto: Top Experiences; Local Life (Pocket Guide)

Lonely Planet Pocket Porto: Top Experiences; Local Life (Pocket Guide)

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How do you get to Gerês from Porto? The best way is to book a car rental to drive the 100 kilometers. Public transportation to Gerês is almost nonexistent. The only way to get there is to get a one-hour train to Braga (€5) and then take a 43m taxi (€30) or a 1h30 bus (€2) to the park. This will take up half of your day, considering that the bus and taxis will also probably be late. Rumour has it that this place was the inspiration for JK Rowling to write about the Hogwarts Library in Harry Potter. UPDATE: J.K. Rowling herself has said this is NOT true! But apparently the Hogwarts costumes seem to have been inspired by typical portuguese students’ outfits. Ribeira A dollhouse moment. Eurostars Heroismo is a mid-range hotel in Porto's Bonfim district, just east of the city center. This clean modern, travel hotel is spotlessly clean, very comfortable, with decent-sized rooms. With facilities for disabled guests, parking, an airport shuttle and restaurant, it offers everything you need for a pleasant, stylish stay in Porto for a reasonable prices. Sleek and stylish.

The city of Povoa de Varzim is a small resort town 30 kilometers (18 miles) north of Porto. It has a wide, sandy stretch of beach where the rich locals used to sunbathe in the 19th century. The tiny town’s Praça do Almada central square has some colorful architecture, including the Neoclassical town hall from 1791. There’s not a ton to do here, but it makes for a nice place to stroll and escape the city. The one-hour bus ride from Porto costs less than 5 EUR. 4. Listen to live music at Casa da Música Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information.A good time to visit Vila do Conde is for the nine-day food fair Feira de Gastronomia (third week in Aug), or during the renowned crafts fair, the Feira Nacional de Artesanato (last week July to first week Aug). People also come from far and wide for Curtas, the European short-film festival held here for a week every July. Amarante While many associate fado houses with Lisbon, Porto has many traditional taverns where you can listen to the iconic Portuguese music of fado. However, prices in Lisbon are often more expensive (€50+). In Porto, you can get the full experience of a large set menu and a live music show for a more affordable price, as well as a glass of Port wine. For a relaxing break from the city, take a boat trip up the Douro River. The river stretches some 897 kilometers (557 miles) into Spain, though tours focus almost exclusively on the section around Porto where the city’s six famous bridges can be seen. During an hour-long cruise, you’ll pass under the city’s six massive bridges that span the river while learning a bit about the history of the city. Living Tours offers a scenic hour-long cruise for just 15 EUR. 3. Take a tour of the Douro Valley About an hour on Line B of the Porto metro are both the old port of Vila do Conde and the more recent resort of Póvoa da Varzim with 12 km of sandy beaches.

The triangular Jardim da Cordoaria is laid out close to the university and its tall plane trees provide welcome shade on a hot day. Another lovely park is the Jardim do Palácio Cristal, which surrounds a concrete pavilion which hosts various events and occasional concerts. Visitors can enjoy an avenue of lime streets, a pretty lake and views down over the River Douro. If you are a vegan planning your trip to Porto, look no further. The vegan scene in Porto has been booming recently. A few years ago, there were few options for plant-based food, but now there are Planning tip: After taking in the art, explore Serralves’ wild side and take a stroll amid floral gardens, forested paths and open meadows. You can see cows and other barnyard animals in the southeast end of the park, or head skyward into the park’s lush canopy on a treetop walk. 6. See the sights of Sé cathedral

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Francesinha. Probably one of the most caloric meals you’ll ever have but hey, save your diet for later. This massive sandwich on a platter dish has all the goods on it: cured meats, linguiça, steak, cheese, egg and a delicious beer-and-tomato sauce. Have it at lunch time rather than at the evening. This Porto travel guide would be meaningless without the most important part of Portuguese culture – food.Porto offers an incredible culinary experience at a much more affordable price than Lisbon. From “francesinhas” to seafood and wine, Porto is the perfect place for a foodie. The options are limitless, so we have selected our favorite restaurants for your needs. Porto has meals for everyone’s taste: traditional food, vegan meals, as well as luxury dining for those looking for an experience. Porto Food Tours & Tastings Portuguese food: where to eat traditional Portuguese food in Porto, Portugal? For those with more time to spare, take a stroll down the bustling Rua das Flores, or a boat ride along the Rio Douro, or even a bus out to the Atlantic coast at Matosinhos.



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