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Explore Porto

Located in Portugal,s northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula and with it,s appealing bridges and it,s production of fine wine, the coastal city of Porto is worth making a trip to.The Sao Francisico Church holds within it,s centuries old halls and corridors gilded carvings of ornate design and luxurious baroque interior.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcqBSEoCMbI

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Portugese and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC-01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 7 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 31 Euros, Combo Meal 6 Euros
Drinks
Cappuccino 1,58 Euros, Beer 1,14 - 2,50 Euros, Water 0,51 - 1,01 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 1,49 Euros, Bottle of Wine 4 Euros
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,50 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 0,55 cents, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 14,80 Euros
General Transport
The terrain is uneven for cars, walking is advised but car rentals are also available.Porto Metro offers an efficient way to get around, you can load a sum onto an ,Andante, card in order to use the metro.The STCP bus service is availabe for use, alongside Taxis; boats; helicopters, the Ascensor da Ribeira (a panoramic elevator) and the Funicular dos Guindais (a cable railway system).

Things to do in Porto

For constant activity, move your feet to the Cais da Ribeira where you can find bars, restaurants and other unique sights.Find the industrial marvel of Luís I Bridge, it,s upper deck provides views, it,s lower, passage over the river.With lavish interior, the Church of São Francisco is a Gothic-styled building to see.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Portugal) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Portugal:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Portugal: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Portugal) a Swimsuit
  • a Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Umbrella
  • Layered clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • a Scarf or Shawl
  • a Camera and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Portugal) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Portugal is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.