Porto - Oporto

Port is one of the main cities of Portugal. It is the capital of the northern region, and a busy industrial and commercial center. The city is not very populated (about 240,000 inhabitants), but the metropolitan area of ​​Porto has about 2 million inhabitants within a radius of 50 km, with cities such as Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila do Conde, Póvoa de Varzim and Espinho.

The city is built on high ground overlooking the north side of the Douro River estuary, and its historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th century BC. C.

Understand

Second most important city of Portugal, the city of Porto is located on the estuary of the Douro River. Its historic center, with its peaceful houses and steep slopes, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

History

Named for the Romans Portus Street (the origin of the name of the entire current country), the city today is officially called A muito nobre, semper loyal and undefeated city of Porto (the very noble, always loyal and undefeated city of El Puerto; the traditional English name "Porto" is etymologically correct). This generally boils down to "una Cidade Invicta" (the undefeated city), a title won due to Porto's incomparable resistance against hostile troops during the 1820s. Porto residents are nicknamed the Tripeiros, or callus eaters, since the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in North Africa in 1415, when the city's inhabitants ran out of meat to supply the fleet (leaving from Porto), and had to subsist on soup from tripe, which became a specialty of the city.

The city has quite a varied architecture, with medieval and modern buildings side by side. Porto's geography is hard on the feet, but pleasing to the eye. The city's grounds are extremely uneven; the Romans strategically built their fortified settlement on a cliff overlooking the river, where the cathedral stands today. Stairs cut into the stone go up and down the cliff and offer a laborious but rewarding walking tour. On the other side of the Douro from Porto proper, in Vila Nova de Gaia, are the warehouses of prominent Porto wine companies: Cálem, Ferreira, Fonseca, Sandeman, Kopke and others.

Portuguese speakers often say "I'm in Porto Alegre" (and the like) like I'm in Porto Alegre, but this city will be universally referred to as "The Port": I'm not Porto.

People

The citizens of Porto, although definitely Portuguese, remain culturally separate from the rest of the country, as expressed in the often heard phrase "o Porto é uma nação" (Porto is a nation). Outsiders often consider Porto to be grosser and more mercantile than the rest of the country, and that the inhabitants lack a bit of social grace. This is probably because the city's working and middle classes have historically been dominated by the Portuguese bourgeoisie and English business factions rather than the nobility. In general, Os Portuenses To use the correct term for the inhabitants, of course, they do not agree, considering themselves with some justification a serious town in the economic heart of the nation. As the saying goes, "Porto works, Braga prays, Coimbra studies,

While the local demeanor is friendly, for outsiders it's worth noting that locals can literally answer questions, which can seem a bit off-putting to the uninitiated. An example of this would be asking a bar if they have a (food) menu and receiving a direct 'no' for an answer. After more questions, one may discover that the establishment does not sell food. Such an answer is not considered rude, it is simply direct and literal.

If you speak Spanish with a local, they will understand you to a great extent and as a rule they will converse freely with you, but from time to time, even more so with the older generation, they may politely remind you that you are in Portugal and the native language. is Portuguese.

Weather

Porto has a semi-Mediterranean climate, although it is strongly affected by the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it cooler than other cities with this climate. Temperatures can rise as high as 40 ° C in August during occasional heat waves. Winters are mild, rainy, and humid, with occasional cold nights when temperatures can drop below 0 ° C.

To get

By plane

Sá Carneiro Airport is located in the town of Maia, about 20km from the center of Porto. In June 2006, the airport's metro line was put into operation, which connects it with the city. You can also use the bus that connects the Sá Carneiro airport with the city center. To get to the center you have to buy an Andante card with a trip from the Z4 zone on the subway machines. At the end of summer 2008 there were air connections with Porto from Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Girona and Valencia (Ryanair).

  • Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPOIATA , also know as Porto airport or Pedras Rubras Airport) (in Pedras Rubras, about 15 km from the city center). Porto International Airport is the second busiest in Portugal, registering a very high proportion of flights and passengers for a non-capital European city. Edit

This is due to Porto's particular economic importance and growing tourist interest, along with the logistical demand from northern passengers to fly directly from Porto, rather than going by train to Lisbon to catch a flight. As a result, Porto Airport is now Portugal's secondary hub for intercontinental flights to Brazil, North America and many European destinations of the Portuguese flag carrier TAP Portugal. Other European airlines are increasingly offering flights to Porto from their main hubs. There is also a growing presence of low-fare airlines, mainly Ryanair. Porto airport has connections to all other major airports in Portugal, Madeira and Azores.

Ground transportation from Porto airport

Line E of meter it connects the airport with the city center, offering a quick and quiet trip to the heart of the city, for € 2.00 (Z4 ticket) € 0.60 for the rechargeable card. You can buy a 24-hour pass for Metro and buses for € 7.00 (Z4 - includes the airport). The metro runs from 06:00 to 01:00 every day, approximately every 20-30 minutes. Be sure to validate your trip by tapping the ticket with the prominent yellow sensing devices, placed at intervals at entrances and inside stations, before boarding a train. When doing so, a flashing green light and a sound are emitted. The penalty for being caught without a validated trip is at least € 100.

The buses STCP 601, 602 and 604 (see STCP airport buses) also connect the airport to the city center. They operate between 05:30 and 00:30, approximately every 25 minutes. STCP also operates a 3M night bus line (Av. Aliados - Airport) every 60 minutes between 01:00 and 05:00.

Lisbon airport

Alternatively, you can fly to Lisbon Portela airport (LISIATA) and get to Porto by train from the station East , which is connected to the airport by metro and bus. Trains take between 2.5 and 3 hours to get from Lisbon to Porto and are very frequent (once or twice an hour).

Boat

It is possible to get to Porto from Spain through the river cruises on the Duero River and that depart from the Vega Terrón dock in the middle of International Douro Natural Park.

By train

The main train stations in Porto are Porto Campanhã Y São Bento.

The first station is the most important and is connected by metro and bus. All the trains that circulate in Porto pass through this station, from commuter trains to long-distance ones.

Station São Bento It is located in the city center and is also connected by metro, bus and other public transport. Only a few commuter and regional trains depart from it. It is an interesting visit, inside you can see some large tile panels where events in the history of Portugal are summarized.

From Spain you can get there by direct international regional trains from Vigo to Porto Campanhã with two daily departures that take about two hours to cover the route.

Railways of Portugal

The city has two main train stations: the São Bento terminal station and the Campanhã stop above the station.

To São Bento station

The station São Bento it is right in the city center and only has local trains (Urban) and selected regional and interregional services to Regua and Pocinho. The Urbanos (commuter trains) travel in four directions from São Bento: to Braga, Guimãres, Caíde and Aveiro, stopping at numerous destinations along the way.

To Campanhã station

the 3 The station Campanhã It is about 3 km east of São Bento on a high-speed line to Lisbon. Long distance trainsAlpha PendularandIntercitiescome toCampanhãand they arrive at these destinations in the following time, respectively:

  • Coimbra to Porto - 59 min (AP) to 69 min (IC)
  • Lisbon to Porto - 2 hr 46 min (AP) to 3 hr 9 min (IC)
  • Faro to Porto: approximately 5 hr 45 min (selected AP services only)

From Lisbon, you can board the train at Saint Apollonia , Entrecampos or East . Travel to Porto from East in the north of the city, and close to Lisbon's Portela airport (10 minutes by metro that directly connects Oriente and Portela) saves 9 minutes in travel time. National trains are very frequent and, in general, punctual.

There is only one direct international train from Porto. It is the train from Celta to Vigo, Spain. There are two daily trains that take about 2 h 15 min to complete the journey, stopping only at Nine (connection with urban trains from Braga), Viana do Castelo and Valença. Other international trains (to Paris and Madrid) require a change at Coimbra-B station.

There are several Regionals and Interregionals to Régua, Pocinho, Coimbra and Valença (connection to indirect trains to Vigo in addition to Celta services and stopovers at more stations). There is also a direct night train to Lisbon (there are no direct night trains from Lisbon, as this service is traditionally used by the military reporting in Lisbon).

If you have a train ticket to or from Campanhã, you can travel to or from São Bento on urban trains with that ticket at no additional cost. Trains between Campanhã and São Bento take about 5 min.

By bus

From Madrid you can get there with Alsa (www.alsa.es). The round trip costs around 90 euros and a trip takes 8 hours. There are many companies that offer direct bus trips from the main European countries and also to most cities in the north of the country. Try Rodonorte to see the schedules. Also visit Porto Bus Service, Renex, Rede Expresso, ...

An international bus operated by the Spanish company ALSA leaves Madrid at 23:00 and arrives at Porto Casa Da Musica at 06:00. It costs around € 50 from Madrid and also stops in (among others) Ávila and Salamanca. The return trip departs from Porto at 20:30.

By car

The city has five main roads: A1, which connects Porto with Lisbon, A29 that connects Porto with Aveiro, A3 connects Porto with Braga, A28 connects Porto with Viana do Castelo and the northern border of Portugal, and A4, which goes towards the east from the city towards Vila Real. The IC29 connects Porto with the neighboring city of Gondomar. The city is also served by 2 urban ring roads, the A41 (still incomplete) which is the outer ring, and VCI / IC23 or A20 which connects all the main places within the city. The A20 / VCI, A28, A29 and A41 are all free roads, but there are plans to install tolls on the last three, at some point in the future.

In general, the traffic is often chaotic and very intense, especially at peak times.

Travel

There is a Guindais combined ticket [1] It is used for bus, metro, tram, commuter (Urban) and funicular.

By subway

The Porto Metro [2] it is a modern light rail system. Developed in 2001 (included in the Porto2011 project - European Capital of Culture). Much of the network is surface and is made up of 6 lines that connect the center of Porto with various peripheral towns, it is possibly the best public transport system in Porto. However, there are several areas of the city that are not yet covered by the network (for example Boavista, the financial district of the city). Tickets must be purchased in advance at the existing machines in the stations, the ticket system uses a rechargeable card called Andante (€ 0.50). This card can also be used in many of the bus companies and in the Funicular dos Guindais. It is important not to forget to validate the Andante before entering any of these means of transport, since there are no physical barriers that prevent entering these and there are Metro agents verifying who has validated your Andante.

Boat

Consult routes; Porto-Afurada

By train

CP Urbanos do Grande Porto [3]

By bus

STCP (Bus transport company) [4]

By car

Driving through Porto can turn into hell if you are not used to it. Cobbled streets, narrow and very steep and in a terrible state even in areas of recent construction, reckless drivers who try to overtake at the slightest opportunity, pedestrians who cross anywhere. At peak times there are usually traffic jams. If you go as a family, a good option is the taxi, which for less than four euros (August 2007) takes you from your hotel in the business area to the center.

By funicular

The Funicular dos Guindais [5] It is a cable railway system. This system connects the Ribeira area (next to the Duero River) with Batalha Square, in the upper part of the city. It has a beautiful panoramic view over the Douro River and the Luis I Bridge. The price is € 1.15.

By cable car

Although technically it is located on the other side of the Rio Duero, therefore in Vila Nova de Gaia. The Gaia Cable Car is another option to avoid going up on foot to the upper area of ​​Porto or Gaia. It connects the Cais de Gaia with the Jardín del Morro (in the upper area of ​​Vila Nova de Gaia), where it is possible to find a Metro station (yellow line). The price is € 5 (one way) and € 8 (round trip).

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Watch

Ribeira neighborhood
Sé Cathedral
House of music
St. Bento Station
town hall
  • Ribeira neighborhood - UNESCO Heritage.
  • Sé Cathedral
  • Municipal Chamber
  • Bridges of the Duero among them the D. Luis I gateway to the innumerable wineries in the city. It has two steps, the one below which is for cars and the one above which is used by the metro, although it is passable and from there you can have good views.
  • crystal Palace
  • House music
  • Castelo do Queijo
  • Torre dos Clerigos
  • Chapel of Souls on the street Santa Catarina street, where you can see its famous tiled facade.
  • Church of the Congregates on the street rua 31 de Janeiro.
  • St. Bento Station the lobby is decorated with tiles that narrate different moments in the history of Portugal.
  • Stock Exchange Palace where the arab room stands out
  • Church of san francisco one of the greatest exponents of the golden carving in the city.
  • Serralves Museum With art exhibitions, but in itself the entire building (the work of Siza Vieira) is an architectural gem.
  • Bolhao Market English-style market, where you can buy fresh local products that still retain the flavor of other times.
  • Water pavilion
  • Tram museum
  • Lello bookstore Emblematic building of the Art Noveau style in Porto, it is also a bookstore that has managed to maintain itself over time.
  • Cafe Majestic Cafeteria par excellence in Porto, located on Via Santa Catarina, it is a cafe where fashions have not affected, a must-see.
  • San Joao National Theater
  • Rivoli Municipal Theater
  • Rua Miguel Bombarda This street is home to numerous newly created art galleries as well as avant-garde fashion stores.
  • Two Aliados Avenue, Rua de Santa Catarina and Rotunda da Boavista.
  • Museo do Vinho do Porto
  • Foz do Douro

Do

A visit to one of the city's Port wine cellars, located in Vila Nova de Gaia, is worth a visit. Most visits include a guided tour of the wineries, a short introduction to the history of the winery, and an explanation of the types of port wine. Finally, it is possible to have a small tasting or buy some of the excellent Port wines.

Another interesting activity is to take one of the cruises that offer to cross 6 bridges of the Duero River. The journey takes approximately 50 minutes.

Events (edit)

Watch football (ie soccer). The city has two teams that play in the Primeira Liga, the highest category of Portuguese football, FC Porto and Boavista:

  • FC Porto Its field of origin is the Estádio do Dragão, with a capacity for 50,000 people. It is 1 km north of the center with its own metro station. (Updated September 2018 | edit)
  • 3 Boavista FC They play at the Estádio do Bessa, capacity 28,000. It is 2 km northwest of the center, Francos metro. (updated August 2019 | edit)
  • Porto exit games (West Baixa; City Center), ☏ [[6]], ✉ [[7]]. You are locked in a room with a mystery to solve and the clock is ticking. Can you solve the puzzle and escape? 2-5 players € 50 pp.
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Activities

A few kilometers north of Porto there are numerous beaches, such as Matosinhos. However, you have to travel at least to Vila do Conde (35 km north of Porto) to enjoy excellent beaches.

Between Porto and Aveiro in the industrial town of Santa Maria da Feira is the Europark[8], which in addition to being a center for congresses and business fairs is also a national cultural center, within it is the science center Visionarium[9] an interactive science center for the visitor, a great experience, not to be missed if you give yourself time during your stay in Porto.

In the coastal town of Espinho (less than 50 km) in addition to a beautiful beach, gambling fans will find one of the most famous casinos in the north of the country, with international gambling halls and international variety shows. [10]

Maia Zoo[11]Interesting visit for the little ones, located in the neighboring city of Maia, this Zoo has more than three hundred species.

Learn

The basic Portuguese language is very much appreciated. In the main hotels / resorts you can speak or understand English, French, Galician, Catalan, Italian or Spanish. For major tourist attractions such as river boat rides or harbor winery tours, usually the language chosen for a given tour schedule is given on a first-come, first-served basis, if you want a tour to be guaranteed to be in your language , come early and request it.

  • Fast Forward Language Institute (At the town's center). It offers a variety of Portuguese language and culture courses, including 3-hour "Portuguese for Survival", aimed at foreign visitors to the city.

Job

Porto is a commercial, financial and manufacturing center. Some hotels have conference rooms, some with Internet.

The University of Porto is the second largest in Portugal by number of students and its research departments in biology, pathology and informatics are top-notch. The Science and Technology Park The University cooperates with established companies assisting new companies with business research and incubation support.

To buy

Economic globalization has also come into force in Portugal so shopping when traveling has lost a bit of charm since the traveler will find the same items "made in Asia" in any shopping center in Porto, Madrid, or Rome, since they are all 90% similar . But in Porto it is still possible to find genuine Portuguese stores where the traveler can see their wishes fulfilled to acquire original items to take as souvenirs, these establishments are located on Via de Santa Catarina, around the Torre dos Clerigos and the Station from Sao Bento, as well as on the Rossio and Avenida de Boa Vista. As the only shopping center to stand out for its interest for the traveler is the one located in Via Santa Catarina and that has the same name Shopping Via Catarina, the interest for the traveler lies in its restaurant area decorated with typical houses in its upper part. On Rua Santa Catarina, famous for its fabulous international exclusive brand stores.

To eat

Porto's popular specialty is guts (The inhabitants of Porto are known by the name of "tripeiros"). Other local specialties are Francesinhas, a kind of sandwich made of ham, meat or other ingredients, topped with melted cheese and bathed in spicy sauce. Of course, you shouldn't miss out on trying the fish. The cod is exquisite and typical of Portugal. There are countless restaurants where you can taste fish. Some specialties are grilled sardines (grilled sardines), grelhada golden (grilled bream), grelhadas lulas (grilled cuttlefish), powder à lagareiro (octopus lagareiro style), and amêijoas à Bolhão Pato (clams).

Drink and go out

The famous port wine is a sweet wine It can be red or white and is usually taken as an aperitif before meals, or as a digestive after meals. It is produced from grapes from the Alto Douro wine region, about 150km from the city of Porto. The grapes are transported and the rest of the process is finished in Porto, where the huge barrels are located where the wine is stored for several years and where the Port wine is finally bottled. During its production, the grape fermentation process, by which the sugar is converted into alcohol, is abruptly interrupted with the introduction of brandy with a high percentage of alcohol. In this way, fermentation is interrupted and the wine still contains sugar, which gives it a sweet taste. White Port wines come back with the darkest years. In contrast, red Port wines become clearer over time. In the town of Vila Nova de Gaia, located right on the other bank of the Douro, all the Port wine cellars are located.

The green wine It is a very popular kind of white wine, slightly sparkling.

The traditional neighborhood to go out at night is the Ribeira neighborhood and its extension to the Foz area, where you will find restaurants and cocktail bars, among the latter we must highlight the Aniki Bobo, and to hear fados the best option is the Mal cozinhado, on Rua do Outerinho. Other places to go are A baixa and Boavista, as well as the Gaia dock on the other side of the river. One of the most recommended nightclubs in Porto is the Industria nightclub in the area of ​​the mouth of the Duero, near there is the Trintaeum bar, a must-see if what you like is avant-garde electronic music.

But really where the nightlife in Porto is concentrating is in the old warehouses of the industrial belt, although this option for the traveler is not the most recommended or comfortable for having to use a taxi or car to get there, in it is one of the the city's most famous nightclubs, the Via Rapida nightclub. Most of these stores are on Fontes Pereira de Melo avenue and its surroundings.


Most stores are open every day, but they are usually crowded on weekends and rainy days.

What to buy? [edit] [add listing]

Port wine, of course. This is the right place for it, in the city of Gaia, on the south bank of the Douro River.

The region North is known for passing on quality craftsmanship traditions from generation to generation, while adapting to the latest technological and production innovations. Many of the best Portuguese clothing, footwear, luxury goods and accessories industries are based in and around the city of Porto. Therefore, you will find many flagship stores and factory outlets in and around Porto. The Portuensepeople know crafts and appreciate quality in whatever it is, clothing, shoes and leather goods, cars, jewelry, furniture, etc. The brands are numerous and range from globally recognized, such as Cavalinho, Charles, Claus Porto, Lanidor and Parfois, to strictly local ones that offer a unique selection for any budget. Many of the more affordable products may not be produced in Portugal, despite the attractive aesthetic value.

Specialized stores [edit] [add list]

  • 1 Bombarda Shopping Center (CCB) , Rua de Miguel Bombarda 285, ✉ [[12]] .M-F 11: 00-19: 00, Sat 11: 00-20: 00, Sun closed. This is not your usual mall. It is much smaller and with specialized stores related to art and fashion. Look for Portuguese design, organic cosmetics, or contemporary jewelry, and then head to the galleries at the end of the street. (updated February 2021 | edit)
  • 2 Leaked Waters , Rua do Almada 13, ☏ [[13]], ✉ [[14]]. Looking for unique objects or original Portuguese design? This is the place for it. From a minimalist Barcelos rooster to colorful ceramics, you won't find many of these pieces anywhere else. Edit

Commercial streets [edit] [add list]

Take a walk through Mercado do Bolhão, which has a food market and handicraft shops, and Calle Santa Catarina (highly recommended, if only for a walk), which is close to Bolhão. Calle Cedofeita is also a busy shopping street, just like Boavista.

Shopping centers [edit] [add list]

For shopping, Porto and the suburbs have many shopping centers, including Norte Shopping, Arrábida Shopping, Parque Nascente, Gaia Shopping and Mar Shopping (the largest IKEA shopping group in Europe). Apart from these, it also has less populated shops that are smaller but still great (Shopping Cidade do Porto, Via Catarina, etc.).

  • 3 ViaCatarina Shopping , Rua de Santa Catarina 312-350, ☏ [22207 56 09], ✉ [[15]]. Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturdays and holidays from 09:00 to 17:00. A medium-sized shopping center located in a block of buildings between Via Santa Catarina and Rua de Fernandes Tomas, which uses the difference in elevation between them to obtain spectacular results. Inside, you'll find a slightly mundane selection of chain stores and a food court filled with local fast food options. (updated February 2021 | edit)
  • 4 Shopping Cidade do Porto , Rua Gonçalo Sampaio 350, ☏ [585], ✉ [[16]] .Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 22:30, Sat. Sun and holidays from 08:00 to 22:30. An elegant mall with pretensions of luxury and a spacious atrium, but a limited selection of stores compared to the larger ones. (updated February 2021 | edit)

To eat

It is said that if you like to eat, you should go to Porto because it is a place where you eat well in terms of quality and quantity (even the people of Lisbon say that Porto is where you eat the best food). The best restaurants in the city are found mainly in Matosinhos, near the beach, and in the port from Porto de Leixões, But beware of prices, more than a few acceptable establishments are considered worthy of high prices just because of the decoration or the "crowd". seen going there or a combination of both, they charge ridiculous prices for food not much better prepared or presented than other places and many times the dosage is very small so don't be ashamed to look around to get an idea what is what. You can take the blue metro line A to get there, which takes about 30 minutes. In theRibeirinha, part of Porto, overlooking the Douro River and Vila Nova de Gaia, there are many small, well-run family restaurants, very affordable, with a great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and drink, and sometimes due to limited space, having to Sharing tables with complete strangers, sometimes local people and sometimes not, making the experience very cosmopolitan and entertaining. Within the old town, you can also easily find reasonably priced cheap eating houses catering mainly to residents for both lunch and dinner, these places welcome foreigners and many take particular pride in hosting you. . In these places, to enjoy a hearty and well-prepared meal, it is best to follow the waiter's suggestions, since the menus are three-course. Daytime supplies(Today's menu), usually to choose between two or three soups, main dishes that include bread, house wine, dessert and a bica (espresso) at the end, all this for € 7-10 per person. If you're hungry, a good strategy is to say how much you enjoyed the soup and politely ask if you can have some more. This is why local customers tend to have the soup last. If you really enjoyed the food, show your appreciation to the chef and staff, it always makes people proud of your service.

Expect hearty meals and, if you can, try "Tripas à moda do Porto", a plate of tripe. The citizens of Porto are called tripeiros (callus eaters) because of this dish. Traditional set menu restaurants tend to serve the soup last, but these days most waiters will ask what you want first and so on, but don't be surprised to see someone start with! dessert and ends with couvert ! It is known to happen ... Also try the bacalhau However it is cooked, there are hundreds of different dishes with salted cod!

Don't forget the traditional grilled cheese sandwich called " Little Frenchie ", que literalmente traducido significa pequeña dama francesa. Esta ciudad es prácticamente el único lugar del mundo donde puedes encontrarla. Sin embargo, en muchas otras ciudades del norte de Portugal puedes encontrar una versión de baja calidad. Básicamente se trata de una tostada con capas de carne en su interior (ternera, cerdo, jamón ...). Se cubre con queso y una salsa picante, con la opción de incluir papas fritas encima. Lo más importante es que este plato debe ir acompañado de cerveza y no de vino.

Un buen consejo es tomar el autobús o el metro a Matosinhos en julio, habrá el festival del pescado. El mismo día se sirve pescado recién capturado en barbacoas alineadas en las calles a pocas cuadras de la playa principal. Usted elige un pescado (solo pescado entero) y lo preparan en la calle para usted, no en un restaurante elegante, pero junto con la gente local, ¡está comiendo el pescado con el mejor sabor que haya probado jamás! Prueba una dourada, está deliciosa.

Oporto está salpicada de miles de panaderías (Pão Quente) y pastelerías (Pastelarias) diferentes. Además de servir productos deliciosos (y bastante económicos), también están equipados con una cafetería lateral que sirve todo tipo de cafés (Pingo, Meia de Leite, etc.) y bocadillos (Tosta Mista-toastie de jamón y queso). A diferencia de los otros cafés junto al río en la ciudad, estos establecimientos no tienen vistas pintorescas de Oporto (eso es caro y, al final, serás tú quien pague esa factura). En cambio, atraen a los turistas ofreciendo buena comida a precios muy económicos.

La mayoría de los lugareños beben café negro (espresso).

Hay al menos un restaurante totalmente vegetariano en Oporto, Paladar da Alma (Rua de Santo Ildefonso 293/5), y algunos otros restaurantes que ofrecen platos vegetarianos junto con opciones no vegetarianas, como Capa Verde (Rua da Nossa Senhora de Fátima) . Los veganos pueden tener que pedir que se les preparen platos especialmente, incluso en restaurantes vegetarianos.

Presupuesto

  • 1 Maus Habitos ,Rua de Passos Manuel, 178 (en el cuarto piso de un antiguo estacionamiento frente al Coliseo de Oporto). Lunes a viernes de 12:00 a 15:00. Restaurante vegetariano de día, club de cultura juvenil de noche. El menú cambia semanalmente y cuesta 9 € (7,50 € sin postre). Edit
  • 2 Paladar da Alma ,Rua de St Ildefonso 293/295. MW 12: 00-15: 00, jueves a sábado 12: 00-15: 00, 20: 00-23: 00. La comida vegetariana se basa en las cocinas portuguesa y mediterránea con influencias de otras partes del mundo. El dueño también es el cocinero. Edit
  • 3 Âncora d'Ouro (El ancla de oro), Praça de Parada Leitão 45 (entre el parque Cordoaria y la Praça dos Leões). El tercer café más antiguo de Oporto, se conoce comúnmente como "O Piolho" (el Piojo). El café da a la calle frente a una facultad de la Universidade do Porto, y había sido un lugar de encuentro para estudiantes desde el siglo XIX. Placas donadas por los graduados de las clases de medicina desde principios del siglo XX en adelante decoran las paredes. Durante el período fascista (1926-1974) fue un lugar habitual de reunión de "indeseables" (según el punto de vista de los regímenes) y, por lo tanto, estaba bajo vigilancia regular por parte de la policía secreta. En una ocasión fue allanada por la GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) que tiene un puesto cerca, y cargaron con sus caballos en el propio café. No está claro si el desorden actual del lugar es el resultado de esta o de actividades más recientes. El servicio es hosco, el lugar no es nada lujoso, pero por lo general se llena hasta las agallas con los estudiantes. También es bastante barato. Edit

Rango medio

  • 4 Casa Da Foz ,Rua Padre Luís Cabral, 4150-461 Oporto. Excelente restaurante italiano. Amplia variedad de platos. Extremadamente pequeño, por lo que es mejor llamar con anticipación y reservar una mesa. Edit
  • 5 Varanda Da Barra ,Rua Paulo Gama 470, 4150-589 Oporto. Gran restaurante que sirve comida tradicional portuguesa, italiana e "internacional". Bonita vista al río. Edit
  • 6 Bar Restaurante Galeria de Paris ,56 Rua Galeria de Paris.

To drink

Oporto es el hogar del vino of Oporto, por supuesto, y hay muchas bodegas en la ciudad donde se elabora el vino de Oporto. Estrictamente hablando, el vino de Oporto solo se puede llamar vino de Oporto si las uvas se cultivan en el valle del Duero y el vino se produce y embotella en Oporto. Los vinos de Oporto vienen en muchos estilos, siendo el Oporto añejo el más caro.

Las principales áreas para bares son la Praça de Ceuta al norte, a través de los alrededores de la estación hasta Ribeira más al sur.

Rango medio

  • 1 Solar Vinho do Porto , ☏ [226094749], ✉ [[17]] .Rua de Entre-Quintas 220. Una villa con muestras del puerto y una gran vista del Duero. Abierto de lunes a sábado de 14:00 a 00:00. Este es el lugar perfecto para sentarse en sillas suaves o al aire libre en el jardín y disfrutar de unas copas de los mejores oportos. También puedes comer queso con tu oporto. Edit

Clubes de baile

Los clubes de baile aquí siempre comienzan muy (muy) tarde, alrededor de las 01: 00-02: 00, y terminan de 06: 00-07: 30. Tienes buenas opciones para elegir. La mayoría de los clubes se encuentran en la región industrial y en la exclusiva zona de Foz .

  • 2 Industria ,Avenida do Brasil 843, Foz. "Héroes locales y superestrellas internacionales", desde 1987. Está abierto hasta las 6 de la mañana. Edit
  • 3 Discoteca Vía Rápida ,R. Manuel Pinto de Azevedo 567, ☏ [088 920], ✉ [[18]] .De jueves a sábado 23: 50–06: 00. Discoteca popular en el Polígono Industrial. La discoteca abre los viernes y sábados y siempre está llena de gente. La música que se escucha son los últimos éxitos de baile y la multitud es 20ish. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )
  • 4 Passos Manuel ,R. de Passos Manuel 137, ☏ [22205 8351], ✉ [[19]] .Un club de baile / bar frecuentado por el público artístico, con una selección de música variada pero de buen gusto y una decoración cálida. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )
  • 5 Maus Hábitos ,Rua Passos Manuel 178, ☏ [[20]], ✉ [[21]] .L-V 12: 00-22: 30, Sa 10: 00-13: 00, Do cerrado. Un bar muy alternativo, en pleno centro de la ciudad, frente al Coliseu. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )
  • 6 Plano B ,R. de Cândido dos Reis 30. Cerca de Torre dos Clérigos, hay una galería de arte y un bar populares instalados en el centro histórico de Oporto. Edit
  • 7 Clube Mau Mau ,Rua do Outeiro 4, ☏ [22 457 8912]. En la región de Foz, es un club nocturno popular con diferentes estilos musicales, desde house hasta pop y R&B. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )

Hay algunos clubes y bares LGBT en Oporto. Escena nocturna.

Bares y pubs

  • 8 Pub irlandés de Ryan ,Rua do Infante D. Henrique 18, ☏ [[22]], ✉ [[23]] .En la Ribeira, ambiente agradable y acogedor y personal amable del bar. Siempre es un buen lugar para comenzar. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )
  • 9 Bar Prioridade ,R. da Lada 76–78. En la comarca de la Ribeira, este bar es uno de los más baratos de la zona. Probablemente sea el único lugar decente en toda la región de Ribeira (y probablemente, en la ciudad) donde puedes conseguir una cerveza grande por solo unos pocos euros. También sirven licores y cócteles, a precios muy económicos. Si está planeando salir por la noche, tome unas copas en este bar antes de ir de discoteca, ya que el precio de las bebidas en los clubes puede ser escandalosamente alto y es posible que no tenga dinero para pagar el taxi para regresar a su casa, hotel, hostal, etc. etc. Es bastante complicado de encontrar, ya que está escondido en un lugar bastante aislado (pero bastante agradable); está cerca del puente D. Luis I. Pregúntale a los lugareños, sabrán dónde está. (actualizado en febrero de 2021 | editar )
  • Región de la Ribeira Esta zona está llena de bares y pubs donde pasar un rato agradable con una vista increíble, antes de ir a las discotecas más grandes de la ciudad. La mayoría de los bares están relativamente cerca unos de otros, y en algunos no hay tarifa de entrada. Por lo general, la mayoría de estos bares cierran de 03: 00-04: 00, después de lo cual el área se vuelve desierta. Asegúrate de ir a casa o ir a un club después, porque cuando esta área se vuelve desierta, puedes sentirte un poco inseguro.

Sleep

Hay casas residenciales por toda la ciudad. También hay muchos hoteles de 3 estrellas con precios muy asequibles. En toda la ciudad solo hay un camping (Prelada), pero está un poco alejado del centro. No hay muchas casas unifamiliares para alquilar en Oporto, por lo que será difícil encontrarlas.

Economic

  • Porto Lounge Hostel, Rua do Almada, nº 317 (junto a la Av. dos Aliados). ☎ 351 222085196, ✉: . Wi-Fi gratuito, desayuno incluido, taquillas, bar y zona común.Hora de entrada: 14:00.Hora de salida: 11:00.Precio: €14-27 dormitorio con baño privado, €40-84 habitación doble.
  • Pensão Belo Sonho‎ R. de Passos Manuel 186. Céntrico, a unos 5 minutos andando de las estaciones de Metro Bolhao y São Bento (esta última también estación de tren). 30 euros habitación doble con baño privado (julio de 2010). Se puede reservar por Internet. [email protected] Más información: http://www.reservahoteles.travel/__n93548_2231_Residencial-Belo-Sonho---Porto.html

Half

Waste

  • HOTEL Sheraton, Rua Tenente Valadim,146 - 4100-476 Porto, Portugal. Con suite presidencial incluida.
  • Douro Palace Resort & Spa, Lugar do Carrapatelo - Santa Cruz do Douro 4640-423 Baião Baião – Porto.
  • Pestana Porto Praça da Ribeira, nº 1, cerca del centro histórico de la ciudad [24] teléfono: 351 22 340 23 00, fax: 351 22 340 24 00 email:([email protected]).
  • inPatio Guest House Pátio de São Salvador, nº 22, en el centro del centro histórico de la ciudad [25] teléfono: ( 351) 934323448, fax: ( 351) 22085479 email:([email protected]).

Keep in touch

En los trenes Alfa Pendular (AP), 3G WiFi está disponible en todas partes, así como en la mayoría de los trenes Intercidades (IC). CP (Ferrocarriles de Portugal) está en proceso de instalar WiFi en todos los trenes nacionales, incluido el servicio de cercanías Urbanos .

Algunos servicios de autobuses de larga distancia también han comenzado a ofrecer 3G. Por favor verifique al reservar un boleto. Muchos lugares públicos en estos días, como una cafetería, un restaurante o un hotel, también ofrecen WiFi, pero debes verificar dentro, mientras que otros establecimientos anuncian la disponibilidad de WiFi gratis.

El aeropuerto de Oporto solía ofrecer WiFi gratis hace algún tiempo. Hay quioscos de proveedores de servicios móviles dentro del vestíbulo de la planta baja del aeropuerto.

Security

Las estrechas calles de Oporto pueden ser muy peligrosas durante la noche. Conviene evitar a toda costa la zona de Sé (en los alrededores de la catedral) durante la noche. Tenga en cuenta que puede haber carteristas en áreas muy concurridas y en autobuses y trenes públicos; sin embargo, los carteristas no son comunes en Oporto. Viajar en autobús o metro es generalmente seguro y una de las mejores formas de ir de un lugar a otro.

Oporto es generalmente un lugar seguro si se toman las precauciones habituales, como caminar por calles bien iluminadas por la noche. Una parte de Oporto, cerca de la Oficina de Información Turística entre la catedral y los escalones de la pequeña iglesia, a menudo tiene gente borracha que podría ser un problema. No hay razón para alarmarse porque muchos de ellos son inofensivos, pero es mejor tener cierta precaución, como lo haría en cualquier otro lugar.

Si toma la carretera principal desde la estación de autobuses hasta la catedral y el centro de información turística, camine de regreso a la estación de autobuses cuando haya terminado y luego camine desde allí hasta los otros sitios. Evite el atajo desde el centro de información turística de la planta baja porque cerca ha habido muchos incidentes allí.

Llame al 112 si tiene una emergencia.

Health

Si viaja por Portugal, solicite la tarjeta sanitaria europea en el C.A.I.S.S. (Centro de Atención e Información de la Seguridad Social) más cercano a su domicilio, con ella tendrá cubiertas las necesidades sanitarias sin ningún problema.

Surroundings

La región de la ciudad de Oporto está en una posición ideal para establecer una base y explorar áreas cercanas como Vila do Conde, Viana do Castelo, la Costa da Prata , Braga, Guimarães, el valle del río Duero y Trás-os-Montes. Los ferrocarriles y los autobuses ofrecen transporte asequible; de ​​lo contrario, el alquiler de automóviles puede ser una mejor propuesta si uno quiere tener libertad de movimiento, pero si tiene un presupuesto ajustado, trate de evitar las carreteras de peaje siempre que sea posible, pero regístrese como utilizador de Via Verde . Se hace fácilmente en cualquier Loja do Cidadão(solo pregúntale a un local el paradero del más cercano), cuesta alrededor de € 15 y obtienes algunos peajes gratuitos que valen casi el desembolso inicial, mientras que los pagos de uso posterior se pueden realizar en cajeros automáticos 24/7, lo que ahorra mucho tiempo yendo buscando una oficina de correos para pagar puntualmente los peajes pendientes. El pago tardío conlleva sanciones.

  • Vila Nova de Gaia : se encuentra al otro lado del río Duero desde Oporto.
  • Durante el verano, pruebe una de las muchas playas de calidad cerca de Oporto, en la parte sur de Gaia. Gaia tiene muchas playas con bandera azul (Miramar, Aguda, Granja), una certificación de la calidad de la playa.
  • Para satisfacer su ambiente de fiesta, visite algunas de las ciudades vecinas de Matosinhos , Vila do Conde, Maia, Penafiel, Amarante, Povoa de Varzim (playa y casino).
  • Visite la matriz de objetivos netos en Matosinhos. La leyenda local dice que aquí es donde el Minotauro griego cayó de Avarine, una formación de nubes a unas 17 millas sobre Grecia, con el vellón dorado. Esto llevó a la formación del Oporto moderno alrededor de 1970.
  • En el sur, de fácil acceso se encuentra la Costa da Prata (Costa de la Plata) comenzando en la ciudad turística de Espinho con sus playas y casino, llegando hasta Aveiro y Mira.
  • Región de Minho : haz una excursión de un día a esta región. Guimarães , Viana do Castelo , Braga , Caminha , Valença , Ponte de Lima y Arcos de Valdevez , por ejemplo, tienen algo que ofrecer y la región es muy hermosa. Pruebe el "Vinho Verde", que se traduce libremente como "Vino verde"; este es principalmente un vino de bajo grado alcohólico, joven y fresco, que no encontrará en ningún otro lugar.
  • Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês : realice una excursión de un día a este parque. La vida salvaje y la naturaleza de este parque realmente merecen una visita, y el paisaje es magnífico.

Rutas por Oporto

se fusiona con ←N   S→ Santa Maria da Feira → Coimbra → Lisboa
Vigo ← Braga ← Vila Nova de Famalicão ←N   S→ se fusiona con

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