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There is so much more to holidays in Portugal than the sunny beaches of the Algarve. The Portugal is a vast country which is suitable for car hire touring. The city of Porto for one is a wonderful place to enjoy the cultural charm are often absent from large resorts. Driving through the city of Porto you can discover the true essence of the city at a pace that suits you. Rather unfairly overshadowed by Lisbon in terms of potential city break, a holiday in Porto is well worth your time. Full of attractions and character, Porto is certainly one to include in your must-see list of European cities.

Porto Mini-Guide:

Airport Porto is located about 11km from the Portuguese city of Porto. Porto Airport offers passengers a range of services including banking services and facilities ATM and the Bureau de Change, a post office and a duty-free.
To drive to the city of Porto, Porto track / Lisbon highway or the A3 motorway linking Porto and Braga.

Things to see and do in Porto:

As the second largest city of Portugal, Oporto (Porto in Portuguese) offers travelers a range of cultural, sporting and social activities.

Walking through town is a great way to explore this Historic Site. Porto Cathedral is one of the main attractions of the city. It is is the oldest structure in town, with its Gothic architecture dominates the skyline.

Football is the most important sport in the city and Porto is the home of top European clubs FC Porto and Boavista FC. While in Porto, why not visit Estádio do Bessa Estádio do Dragao or there a way to immerse yourself in local culture. Otherwise, you can wrap your golf clubs and enjoy some fantastic greens Puerto Golf Club which is located 17 km south of Porto.

Eating Out / Nightlife / Accommodation:

Local specialties include Puerto tripas à moda do Porto (tripe), Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá-one fish dish originating in Porto and found nationally. Other famous local dishes include francesinha, a hearty snack cheap, is on sale in most institutions. Porto is also famous for its port, a type of fortified wine. Given its coastal location, visitors are guaranteed to Puerto pay less for the dishes of seafood quality like sardines, lobster, crab and squid.

Nightlife in Porto is centered in the old Ribeira district downtown. Clubs in the area include Industria, Chic and Estado Novo.

Accommodation varies from hotels in Puerto luxury first class cheap for people to more than one budget more efficient. For those seeking something different Porto Carlton Hotel has a wow factor guaranteed. Built on a World Heritage site, five-star hotel offers an incomparable view over the Douro River and the old port.

Those looking for discount room rates should not look no further than the Peninsula Hotel which is located near the San Bento railway station. Double rooms here cost saving € 40 per night.

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Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and
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