Your Perfect Porto City Break At The Best Price
Looking for that perfect Porto city break to enjoy your Hen or Stag weekend, Corporate or Family trip? Look no further Your Spain Weekend bring you the beautiful destination of Porto. This sleeping European beaut is ready to be awoken and Your Spain Weekend have the alarm clock to do just that! Holding claim to the second largest city in Portugal, it is also considered by the vast majority as the capital of the north.This hidden gem is waiting to be discovered and our team cannot wait to help you plan that next brilliant weekend in this Portuguese city.
Porto has fast become a No 1 choice for holiday makers traveling to Portugal and is a perfect location for stag and hen groups. Boasting an exceptional cultural heritage with its medieval district and bordered by the banks of the Douro River with century-old wine cellars, Porto will enchant all types of travellers.
Our stag and hen travel agency offers you a complete catalogue of tourist activities both leisure and extreme for that perfect city break in Porto! Booking of accomodation, airport transfers, activities or parties, whichever it is Your Spain Weekend delivers it all. Speak to our team for our exclusive packages that we also offer in this charming city.
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Booking Accommodation in Porto: How To Find The Best Deals?
Knowing where to stay in Porto is made easier when you have some knowledge of the main areas. Being, the second largest city in Portugal by size and population, Porto offers a range of tourist options which are suited to all group profiles with different levels of budgets. The historical centre is a great area to stay and offers the opportunity to see most of the key sites. Guesthouses and youth hostels in this district are a great cost saving option. There are charming apartments fully equipped or cosy hotels lodged in front of the Douro river which are also great options for those hen or stag groups looking for something slightly upmarket.
Check out our accommodation page for Porto and choose from the list of options where we offer high quality and cost effective choices. Our local team works with the major hotel groups and real estate agencies in the city of Porto so availability is never a problem. We will discuss with you the best places to stay and offer you an insight into what would suit your group based on budgets and expectancy.
Located along the Douro River is the Ribeira district, known as the heart of the historic centre of the city. This district offers a maze of medieval alleys where you will find many economic youth hostels as well as charming hotels. The so-called Vila Nova de Gaia area is located on the left bank of the river and is known for its famous wine cellars that had a huge hand in the legend of Porto. The area has excellent 4 and 5 star hotels as well as holiday apartments with breathtaking views of the river.
What Activities To Do in Perfect Porto?
Located on the right bank of the Douro River, Porto is a city with a thousand-year-old history and a lively temperament. Its inhabitants are the image of their city, welcoming and discreet as the melancholy fados that ring at night at the corner of the streets of the old city. Its cultural heritage, the incomparable atmosphere of its quays, the bridges that connect the two banks and its opening on the Atlantic Ocean make Porto a wonderful destination if you want to live an exotic trip full of surprises.
Porto has a fantastic range of outdoor activities to do during the day as a stag or hen group. Cruises along the Douro River, guided tours, water sports, discovery of wine cellars, adrenalin sport events: You will have access to many activities and entertainment in Porto. Whether you are a stag or hen group, family or corporate trip you will find a whole host of things to do whilst in Porto. Let Your Spain Weekend take over the project and deliver with quality at the best prices! Our agency makes your job easier and allows you to simply choose and we will do the rest. Let our agency give you that perfect Porto city break for the weekend!
Where To in Dine and Party in Porto – Calling Out All Stag and Hen Groups
Nightlife in Porto has really taken a turn for the better over recent years, music to the ears of our stag and hen groups! You would think that being the second largest city in Portugal the nightlife would match that of its population however, it´s only of over the past few years that the Porto party scene has really come to fruition. The downtown of Porto is where the weekend really kicks off and it can get ridiculously busy, ideal for groups wanting to really party and dance! The historic center in the Baixa district is one of the busiest areas in the early evening. The nightlife is very much concentrated around the streets, Galeria de Paris and Cândido dos Reis which are made up of dozens of cafes, pubs and typical bars, both recommended for the perfect place to start that evening tipple leading on to the real partying!
The medieval streets and quays of Ribeira are also popular for the quality and diversity of restaurants and terraces that it offers along the Douro River. Here you will find an array of typical establishments that will suit all budgets. Popular cafés, Portuguese gastronomy, high-end restaurants or dinner shows: The area will delight all foodies in search of an unforgettable evening meal!
For all you party animals out there wishing to dance until dawn! Your Spain Weekend direct you to posh district of Foz. Located at the mouth of the Douro River, this trendy area is home to modern restaurants and a regular visit by the golden youth of Porto. Foz is known for its amazing clubs located in the city. Industria and Trintaeum are Porto’s two most exclusive nightclubs. Every night, these clubs host the top national and international djs.
The 10 Places of interest in Porto
After a long time living in the shadow of Lisbon, its southern rival, Porto now attracts more and more travellers in search of that authentic touch. The Portuguese city is full of monuments and places to visit for the weekend. Follow the guide below and discover some of the must-see sites Your Spain Weekend have picked out during your holidays in Porto.
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The medieval district of Ribeira
Listed since 1996 as a Unesco World Heritage Site, Ribeira’s medieval district is the ideal place to stroll and lose yourself in its thousand-year-old streets. The atmosphere of Ribeira cannot be compared and time really does seem like it stops here. You will be able to admire the multicolored façades of the bourgeois buildings overlooking the Douro quays whilst in the beautiful sun facing the river having a few of Portugals great “bock” – the local Portuguese beer!
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The traditional market of Bolhao – Porto´s Market
Built in the early twentieth century, the famous Mercado do Bolhão is one of the must-see places if you are traveling to Porto. This popular market located in the city centre has a unique charm with its stalls and thousand of colours. Fresh produce, flowers, fruits, cold meats and vegetables, you will find everything and at very reasonable prices. Tip: Your Spain Weekend advise you to drink a coffee and enjoy a pastry in one of the authentic cafes, “Simply amazing” as our location specialist puts it! -
Porto Cruises and the Douro bridges visit
Take a seat aboard one of the “Barcos Rabelo”, the boats that are used to transport the barrels of port wine, for a captivating cruise full of surprises along the river Douro. This cruise lasting 1.5 hours is a fluvial escapade, where you can admire the 7 bridges which connect the two banks of the city. One not to miss is the wonderful Maria Pia railway bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, It is characterised by its majestic metal arch of more than 350 meters. The elegant double-decked Dom Luis bridge built in 1886 by the architect Théophile Seyrig is also a must see.
Continue your guided tour and discover the must-see places to in Porto during your weekend.
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Practical information and useful links for your stay in Portugal:
Access in a moment to a lot of additional information to organize your future holidays in Porto. Below are some helpful resources and helpful links.
- How to get around: plans of the different neighborhoods
- Public transport (bus and train): addresses, timetables and prices
- International Airport of Porto: Official web site
- Tourist Office: addresses, timetables and practical information