The west of Europe can be a saving grace in the cold and dreadful months of winter. How does Portugal, and Porto in particular, fare in this period? Can you enjoy a nice warm holiday in Porto in winter? We’ll go over exactly that today.
Porto
Which river passes through Porto?
Though Porto is famous for its many beautiful sights and its namesake wine, one of its biggest symbols is certainly the Dom Luís I Bridge. But what river does this bridge hang over? Which river passes through Porto? Let’s find out!
How many days do you need in Porto?
Porto is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, but also one of the larger ones. As such, how many days do you need to truly experience Porto? Can you explore it in a day or two? We’ll go over exactly that in today’s post.
Seagull adventures in Porto
In our home Poland, and more specifically Cracow, the pigeon is somehow as central to the city as the people living inside it. The city is as much their property as it is ours. In Porto, a completely different bird rules over – the seagull. They can be found not only on the banks of rivers or by the ocean, but also in the streets.
And as birds do, one moment you may see a bird, another and all you have left from this beautiful interaction with nature is what the seagull no longer wants to hold inside. We met so many wonderful feathered friends in Porto that we decided that since we had to stare at them, you’ll have to too.
Can you drink tap water in Porto?
Given that many of us have to save money wherever we can, especially as of recent years, not buying bottled water on holidays is both a matter of convenience and efficiency. Today, we’ll look at whether locals approve of tap water in Porto and whether you can also join them in that opinion.
Observatorio de Aves, birds and the Douro River
You know, Porto isn’t just wine, a fancy bridge and some restaurants with, admittedly, outstanding food. You can find joy in the smaller things here too, like going to the banks of the Douro river, at Largo Antonio Calem to be exact. Why? Because it’s a bird hide from which you can observe all the birds which dwell here!
10 vineyards in Porto to see and explore – prices and opinions
Porto is certainly well known for its Luís I Bridge, the beautiful Douro river, azulejos tiles and great fast food in the form of Francesinha. There’s one symbol of the city, one of the biggest, which is not listed above. It’s the Porto wine, produced in great quantities all across Porto. Which vineyards to visit in Porto? Where can we taste the wine? How much does visiting the vineyards cost?
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Best viewpoints in Porto. Where can I take pictures in Porto?
Viewpoints are a very magical aspect of a trip. Sure, you’ll go over the main tourist attractions, maybe following a list, maybe improvising, but eventually you have this whole tourist route figured out, but only from the ground. Viewpoints give you this chance to see that same route from a completely different light, like a postcard of your experience. Are you going to Porto and want to obtain your own postcard? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
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The Teleférico de Gaia cable car in Porto
Cable cars are a great way to combine transport with beautiful sights, offering you a new perspective at the place you’ve just explored or are about to. How much will the one in Porto cost you? When can you enter the famed Teleferico de Gaia? How long does an average ride take and is it suitable for children? All of that and more in today’s guide to Porto’s cable car.
What is the Pedro IV statue in Porto about?
Though the Dom Luís I Bridge is certainly the more characteristic symbol of Porto, it’s not the only one. A sight you cannot avoid in the Plaza de Liberdade square is a statue of a horseman that has stood in that very spot for well over a hundred years now. What does this statue represent? Who is the man in question?