Travel to
Porto has air, sea and land links that connect it to the main European cities. The investment on the quality of these contributes so that the city has an excellent relationship abroad and with its visitors.
Airplane
Porto International Airport is located 15km from the city centre. The connections to the city are made through a good network of Bus, Metro and Taxi.
Porto is located 300km north of Lisbon and has a privileged geographic position in terms of access to the main European capitals.
The main airlines fly directly to Porto.
Boat
Leixões Cruise Terminal / APDL port is only a few kilometres away from the centre of Porto and receives cruise ships from all over the world.
Train
Porto has international trains, Alfa Pendulares, intercidades, interregional, regional and urban, allowing connections to various destinations in the country and abroad.
Car
Porto and Northern Portugal is served by a modern road network that enables those who come from Galicia, Algarve, Lisbon, Coimbra or any other part of the country to easily reach the city and from there to any other destination.
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Travel around and sightseeing
Explore Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel and gateway to Northern Portugal's diverse wonders, renowned for its wine and architectural prowess, where history and innovation blend seamlessly.
Porto stands as a vibrant entry point to the rich cultural and natural diversity of the region. Celebrated worldwide, its wine symbolizes the global reach of its cultural exports. The city is also home to the influential Porto School of Architecture, boasting Pritzker Prize laureates like Álvaro Siza Vieira and Eduardo Souto de Moura. Porto's charm is further enhanced by a harmonious mix of historical and modern elements. Ancient monuments, including the Cathedral and the Church of São Francisco, showcase its valuable heritage. Meanwhile, contemporary structures such as the Casa da Música and the Serralves Museum highlight its innovative spirit. This blend of old and new makes Porto a unique destination, offering visitors an immersive experience of Portugal's enduring legacy and its dynamic present.
Don´t miss:
- Historic Centre of Porto and Ribeira Square;
- Clérigos Tower, São Bento Station, Sé Cathedral and Palácio da Bolsa
- Casa da Música, Serralves and the Contemporary Art Museum
- Porto Wine cellars and Serra do Pilar;
- SEALIFE, World of Discoveries and WOW (World of Wine);
- Coastline with 80 kms and more than 40 beaches with blue flag
- Water sports, in Matosinhos and Espinho;
- Paiva walkways and 516 Arouca;
- Filigree Route, in Gondomar;
- Route of the Romanesque.
Kindly provided by and further information on attractions you can find on the official websites:
visitportoandnorth.travel
visitporto.travel
Some useful information ahead:
Make the most of your visit with the official city car Official Porto Tourist City Pass: Porto.Card
Unlock the best of Porto with the Porto Card, your all-access pass to the city's top attractions, transportation, and exclusive discounts. Designed for travelers who want to make the most of their visit, the Porto Card offers unbeatable value and convenience.
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Public transport: Hint for the Metro ticket called: “Andante Tour”
It is also a regular title, non-rechargeable, thinking on the visitors of Porto. These titles give access to all ANDANTE circuit and enable you for travelling the number of times you want. You only need to choose the number of days you wish travel.
The Andante is the multimodal tariff valid in the major public transportation of the Metropolitan Area of Porto. With the Andante you can travel in STCP, Metro do Porto, CP- Porto Urban Trains and in some private bus operators. The price of the journey depends only on the full journey and not on the modes of transportation or on the number of boardings you make.
It is modern, practical and economic – several modes of transport, one single ticket.
Andante Tour 1: Valid for 24 hours after the first validation, Price = 7,50 EUR
Andante Tour 3: Valid for 72 hours after the first validation, Price = 16,00 EUR
Kindly provided by and further information on: en.metrodoporto.pt/pages/397 or stcp.pt/en/travel/tariffs/multimodal-andante-tickets/