Porto Holidays 2018/2019 | Cheap Holidays to Porto

TRYP Porto Centro

924 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Da Alegria, 685-689

1.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £269

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Portus Cale Hotel

1391 reviews by TrustYou™

Av. Da Boavista, 1060

0.6 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £302

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Hotel Aliados

2292 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Elisio de Melo, 27

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £273

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

HF Tuela Ala Sul

4432 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Arquitecto Marques da Silva,154

0.3 Miles from the centre

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per person from £244

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Eurostars Das Artes

2395 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua do Rosario 160-164

0.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £273

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Mercure Porto Centro Hotel

6311 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca Da Batalha 116

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £295

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Crowne Plaza PORTO

1814 reviews by TrustYou™

Avenida Da Boavista 1466

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £354

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

NH Collection Porto Batalha

2683 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca da Batalha 60

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £342

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

InterContinental Hotels PORTO - PALACIO DAS CARDOSAS

1496 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca da Libertade 25

0.9 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £537

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Quality Inn Porto

2302 reviews by TrustYou™

Praça da Batalha, 127-130

1.1 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £279

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Guest House Porto Clerigus

1293 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Galeria de Paris 48

0.8 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £228

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Vila Gale Porto - Centro

3006 reviews by TrustYou™

Avenida Fernao De Magalhaes 7

1.4 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £385

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

BessaHotel Boavista

2411 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Dr. Marques de Carvalho, 111

1.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £295

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Grande Hotel de Paris

1901 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua da Fábrica, 27/29

0.8 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £304

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Star Inn Porto

3464 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua Senhora do Porto 930

1.7 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £255

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

HF Ipanema Park

7128 reviews by TrustYou™

Rua de Serralves, 124

1.3 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £293

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Hotel S. Gabriel

Rua da Alegria, 98

1.2 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £273

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

Infante Sagres – Luxury Historic Hotel

979 reviews by TrustYou™

Praca D. Filipa de Lencastre 62

0.8 Miles from the centre

Flight Included

per person from £394

(price for 3 nights from Wed, 19 Dec)

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.

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TRYP Porto Centro

Portus Cale Hotel

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HF Tuela Ala Sul

Eurostars Das Artes

Mercure Porto Centro Hotel

Crowne Plaza PORTO

NH Collection Porto Batalha

InterContinental Hotels PORTO - PALACIO DAS CARDOSAS

Quality Inn Porto

Guest House Porto Clerigus

Vila Gale Porto - Centro

BessaHotel Boavista

Grande Hotel de Paris

Star Inn Porto

HF Ipanema Park

Hotel S. Gabriel

Infante Sagres – Luxury Historic Hotel

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