A day in Porto
Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal and is one of the oldest European centres, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, as “Historic Centre of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar”.
Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is becoming one of Western Europe’s most respect tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, and a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourists facilities.
In the morning:
- Santa Catarina Street
- Capela das Almas
- Bolhão Market
- Majestic Coffee
- Aliados’s Avenue
- Torre e Igreja dos Clérigos
- Livraria Lello
- Praça dos Leões
- Igreja do Carmo
- Jardins do Palácio Cristal
Lunch:
Francesinha (is a Portuguese sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage, steak or
roast meat, and covered with melted cheese and a hot and thick spiced sauce. It is typically served with French fries).
The restaurants where you can eat the best Francesinha: Brasão dos Aliados or Café Santiago.
In the afternoon:
- Porto’s Sé Cathedral
- S. Bento Train Station
- Palácio da Bolsa
- Ribeira do Porto
- Ponte D. Luis
- Caves do vinho do Porto
- Serra do Pilar
- Jardim do Morro
- Jardim das Virtudes
- Casa da Música
In the late afternoon, enjoy a beer in the Morro Garden or Virtudes Garden and contemplate a spectacular view of the city of Porto.
At night:
You can go to Guindalense Coffee, drink some “finos” (beers), eat a grilled chorizo or bifanas and enjoy the incredible view under the D. Luis Bridge.
