Tricks and tips for planning your trip to Porto
It is often said that Porto is the second capital of Portugal. Right after Lisbon, Porto is the most important city in our country, with many historical monuments and enough history to tell.
There are several ways to get to Porto and be in the city, including knowing what to eat. There are delicious traditional dishes you'll want to meet!
In this article we will show an overview about how you can get to the beautiful city of Porto, what to do, and the tricks all that are essential for those who do not know the city.
Arriving by plane
For those coming from outside Portugal, or even Lisbon, arriving by plane is the fastest method. There is a single airport, which is served by public transport in the vicinity.
For those who arrive or who leaves by plane, it is important to plan your airport parking Port, thus avoiding being looking for parking having everything prepared and your trip assured of one or return.
Services such as Parkos are a valuable help in this process, not only in Porto but also in other cities as you can search for and book your parking days in advance.
Bus or train terminal
There is a central place in Porto where you can arrive by train or bus, and because it is a recent building, it looks modern and current since the works were completed less than a year ago.
The Campanhã Intermodal Terminal is open for 24 hours and has sanitary facilities, vending machines and bathroom that you can use without any restriction or additional payment.
On-site you can also pick up a private passenger transport vehicle directly from Uber, Bolt or Free Now, as there are locations within the terminal itself for this purpose.
What to eat in Porto
Those who go to Porto will certainly want to taste the traditions that Porto has in gastronomic terms, whether it is Francesinha, made in traditional houses in the typical wood oven, or the bifanas in the style of Porto that accompany with slightly spicy sauce, but still delicious.
On the other hand, in the center of Porto there are small tasquinhas and typical restaurants that also serve this type of food in a faster and "tosca" way, but still efficient. You can also opt for classic restaurants, which have excellent recommendations in places like Google Maps or Tripadvisor, as there are delicacies to sample for different levels of economic power.
Where to sleep in Porto
Hotels in Porto are mostly more expensive than on the outskirts, such as in Vila Nova de Gaia. However, you should always look for a hotel that is close to public transport if you do not think you can use your car, especially one of the metro lines. On the other hand, you can always look for promotions by calling hotels directly, considering that many times the offer you find on the website where you are going to book can be cheaper by booking directly at the hotel.
Porto is a beautiful city, with much to visit and also much to learn not only from gastronomy but from its history and after your visit you will surely want to come back.
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