Classified as a World Heritage Site since 1996, Porto historical centre contains a monumental and landscape richness where you can see several urban conceptual solutions varying from the medieval times to early modernity.
Porto’s City Centre area has suffered an incredible change the last three years. With the help of a growing night life and a consistent planning by some art galleries, the city centre embracing Aliados Avenue, Torre dos Clérigos and Palácio de Cristal has enlarged its own way of life.
The fashion of tasting Porto wine started in 1960’s and since then it’s very popular. There are more than 50 varieties, but not all, are for the visitors, though they have a number of choices to choose from.
Porto’s excellent climate is conducive to sunbathing and walks along the various blue flagged beaches in the area. There are a variety of esplanades in Foz, Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia areas that are perfect for enjoying the sunset, admiring the Atlantic Ocean and relaxing with a cool drink at the end of the afternoon.
Take a short cruise down the Douro River and under the 6 bridges of Porto aboard one of the typical “Rabelo barcos”, which in the past were used to transport Port wine.
Visit the Palácio da Bolsa do Porto (stock exchange building), one of the most beautiful buildings in Porto.
