City
WHEN YOU STAY IN PORTO,
YOU STAY RIGHT HERE.
Located at the Douro River estuary, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest city, with a metropolitan area extending over 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi). Despite the impressive size of the city’s extended area, the city centre is much more compact, covering only 41.42 km2, which is perfect for visiting.
HISTORY AND MODERNITY.
PORTO IS HERE TO STAY.
Porto’s history goes far back, far beyond Portugal itself, to one of the first Celtic establishments in the Iberian Peninsula. Having had a central role in Portuguese history throughout the centuries, Porto is, to this day, a symbol of liberal determination and progressive vision.
YOUR VISIT IS THE BEST
REWARD AND AWARD
BEST CITY BREAK 2022 and 2023
BEST SEASIDE METROPOLITAN 2024
WHEN YOU STAY IN PORTO ITS
CURIOUS FACTS STAY WITH YOU.
TAKE A SIP
The city’s famous Port wine promotes the city all over the world;
HISTORY TO CHERISH
Porto’s historic centre was declared UNESCO’s World Heritage in 1996;
QUITE A STRETCH
Avenida da Boavista, or Boavista Avenue, is the second largest avenue in Portugal, encompassing 6 different districts;
NATURALLY ATTACHED TO THE SEA
Porto’s main park, Parque da Cidade, is the only urban park in Europe directly facing the sea;
GOING FOR THE MAIN GOAL
The Dragão Stadium was the first European Stadium to be granted the “greenlight” certification, by the European Commission, as regards moderate and effective energy use.
WHY CHOOSE PORTO?
We’ll list some impressive arguments about this city.
- Authenticity
- Tradition
- Character
- Gastronomy
- Art and culture
- Heritage
- Architecture
- Community
- Hospitality
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Urbanity
- Sustainability
- River and sea
- Popular Festival