First it was a fishermen town, then a trading post but nowadays it is above all a city of culture. Porto keeps developing itself and offers the visitor a wide range of experiences: from world heritage sites to modern art, from ‘Eiffel Tower’ to bell tower, and from sheep cheese to plenty of port wine…
For a city-break where you can drink in the character and beauty of Portugal Porto is a not to be missed. In addition to being Portugal’s second largest city, Porto exudes an elegance, energy and charm that will seduce even the most seasoned traveller. A particular attraction is the world heritage site in the centre of the city where visitors can step back in time to walk along the historic winding lanes, or go on to explore the rich variety of quirky independent stores of high-end boutique stores. As the birthplace of Port, Porto sees a regular stream of passionate visitors dedicated to expanding their love of fine wine, while also taking advantage of the cities excellent selection of premium restaurants. Be sure not to miss out on the local speciality seafood dishes, famous for their innovation and variety.

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To and from the airport:
The Metro line connects the Airport to the city centre, offering a fast, 30 minutes, and peaceful ride into the heart of the city, for €1.80 + €0.50 for the rechargeable ticket. The metro runs every 30 mintues from 6 am till midnight.
More information to be found at: To/from the airport
Airlines
Scheduled Airlines from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany: Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Lufthansa, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Transavia
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