Portus Cale Hotel

1541 reviews by TrustYou™

Av. Da Boavista, 1060

0.6 Miles from the centre

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per person from £296

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Hotel Aliados

2200 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Elisio de Melo, 27

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £306

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

HF Tuela Ala Sul

Rua Arquitecto Marques da Silva,154

0.3 Miles from the centre

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per person from £258

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Eurostars Das Artes

2444 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua do Rosario 160-164

0.4 Miles from the centre

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per person from £331

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Mercure Porto Centro Hotel

6665 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca Da Batalha 116

1.1 Miles from the centre

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per person from £349

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Crowne Plaza PORTO

2206 reviews by TrustYou™

Avenida Da Boavista 1466

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £355

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

NH Collection Porto Batalha

2827 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca da Batalha 60

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £394

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

InterContinental Hotels PORTO - PALACIO DAS CARDOSAS

1697 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca da Libertade 25

0.9 Miles from the centre

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per person from £599

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Legendary Porto Hotel

2441 reviews by TrustYou™

Praça da Batalha, 127-130

1.1 Miles from the centre

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per person from £317

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Guest House Porto Clerigus

1254 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Galeria de Paris 48

0.8 Miles from the centre

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per person from £238

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

America

1053 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua de Santa Catarina 1018

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £333

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Miradouro

3385 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua da Alegria, 598

1.2 Miles from the centre

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per person from £284

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Douro

729 reviews by TrustYou™

RUA DA MEDITAÇAO,71

0.3 Miles from the centre

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per person from £264

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Boa Vista Hotel

2301 reviews by TrustYou™

Esplanada Do Castelo Nº 58, Foz do Douro

2.5 Miles from the centre

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per person from £311

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Residencial Costa Do Sol

752 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua De Santa Catarina,1432

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £272

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

B.Arts Porto

Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas, 219

1.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £284

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

D&S - Porto São Bento Apartments I

Rua do Loureiro 73

Flight Included

per person from £10,923

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

D&S - Crocodile House São Bento

Rua do Loureiro 148

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per person from £10,947

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 17 Jul)

Holidays to Porto

The second largest city in Portugal, Porto is a wonderful mix of medieval landmarks such as the 14th-century Church of São Francisco and baroque architecture such as the 18th-century Clérigos Church. It has been a strategic settlement since at least the Roman Empire, and is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and pleasant Mediterranean climate.

One of the key sights in the city is Porto Cathedral, which contains two prominent towers and is a major Romanesque landmark. It is widely believed that a building has existed at this site since at least the early Middle Ages, although the current building dates back to the 13th century and was significantly altered during the 18th century, when baroque features were introduced.

Famed for its sweet wine

This area of Portugal is also acclaimed for port wine, a fortified wine that originates from the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley and is often used as to accompany desserts. Many visitors can now book guided tours of the vineyards where the wine is produced, although others prefer to sample the wine in the cellars of Porto's elegant wine establishments instead.

Delectable cuisine and first-rate boutiques

If you're looking to try some authentic Portuguese cuisine, try ordering a Portuguese tripas, the city's best known dish, which comprises beef, white beans and other accompaniments. You should also consider a delicious caldo verde soup with chorizo (chouriço), potato and kale, or try a scrumptious vegetarian Migas, which often includes bread, wild asparagus, kale, beans, coriander and red pepper.

For world-class shopping, head to the Rua de Cedofeita, the Rua da Fabrica or the Rua Santa Catarina, which are popular with tourists and locals alike. If you are able to, consider bringing a bottle of port home with you, as it is likely to be significantly better quality than you will find in the UK. Discover delightful boutiques in the Avis part of the city, buy some of your souvenirs in the Clérigos district, or choose some wonderful hand-crafted goods like soaps and antiques in the main shopping area of Santa Caterina.

Don't forget the Majestic Café – an inspiration for one particularly successful authoress

This exquisite Majestic Café, which opened in the year 1921, is also along one of the main shopping streets, Rua Santa Catarina. It is revered for its Art Nouveau décor, Flemish mirrors, marble features and leather upholstery furniture. It has inspired countless numbers of intellectuals, artists and writers over the years, and is perfect for a cup of fresh coffee or a tantalising dessert. One of these writers was the author of the Harry Potter books, J. K. Rowling, who spent many hours in the cafe writing her first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

Porto holidays

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Portus Cale Hotel

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HF Tuela Ala Sul

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Mercure Porto Centro Hotel

Crowne Plaza PORTO

NH Collection Porto Batalha

InterContinental Hotels PORTO - PALACIO DAS CARDOSAS

Legendary Porto Hotel

Guest House Porto Clerigus

America

Miradouro

Douro

Boa Vista Hotel

Residencial Costa Do Sol

B.Arts Porto

D&S - Porto São Bento Apartments I

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