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Inside Background
Architecture 
The architecture of Porto offers much to see for both the novice tourist and...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
History 
It is believed that the first settlers of the area which is now Porto were the...
Last edited: 20 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travelers often find it helpful to read about an area before a trip there...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Summer is an excellent time to head to Porto in terms of the weather.  July and...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
New Hotels 
New Porto Hotels Douro 41 and Villas – Douro Valley Scheduled to open in June...
Last edited: 23 July 2009
Only in Porto 
The Porto e Norte Region cuts across the northern tier of Portugal and is...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Arriving by air Good News!! Oporto's Metro has arrived to the airport making...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Getting Around 
Public transportation is an excellent option in Porto.   There is a combination...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Public Transportation 
It is highly recommended that travelers make use of the variety of public...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Limo Taxi covers efficiently: Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, partly France and...
Last edited: 22 November 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
There are things to do in Porto during every season of the year.  Some events...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
Nightlife 
The following are Porto hotspots which night owls traveling through the area...
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Douro River Cruise Terminal 
Douro River Cruise Terminal One of Porto's major atractions are the river...
Last edited: 17 November 2009
Porto is Portugal's cultural capital 
Porto is Portugal's cultural capital, with an amazing riverfront full of...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
São João (St. John) 
The major festivity of Porto and one of the most important in Portugal, puts...
Last edited: 24 June 2009
Taylor's Port 
Taylor's Port Lodge is not in Porto, it is across the river in  Vila Nova de...
Last edited: 14 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
If you're looking for good quality food at prices which are very reasonable...
Last edited: 19 May 2008
Al Forno Cafe 
There are a  few Al Fornos around Porto. This one is a nice, inexpensive...
Last edited: 19 May 2008
Capitao Gancho 
Capitão Gancho is a restaurant to be found right on the beach in the town of...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Restaurante Lusiada 
This is a small family run restaurant that is popular with the locals, but very...
Last edited: 11 September 2009
Tavi Confeitaria 
        Located on the Rua Senhora da Luz, in the heart of the seaside Foz...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: 13 November 2009
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: 08 April 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: 01 February 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: 05 September 2007
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