Porto Portugal is a
beautiful city on the northern coast of Portugal. It is a sightseeing
feast for tourists wanting to see a city that has preserved much of
its history while progressing with the modern world in technology and
conveniences. Known to the locals as Oporto, Porto Portugal is the
perfect spot to begin your Portugal holiday.
Hotels in Porto
Porto is home to some of the finest European hotels. Four and five
star hotels can be found throughout the region however there are
still some travellers that seek a more residential experience over
hotels in Porto. Those looking for the Oporto experience can choose
to stay in one of the many style of posuadas found in and around
Porto.
A pousada is a type of accommodation that can be as luxurious or
rustic as the traveller wants. There are some that are just a step
above a camping experience, while others have all the amenities of
a high rise hotel. Owners and managers of the hotels and pousadas
are generally English speaking in addition to their native Portuguese.
These state supported accommodations began in the 1940s, but are
still popular stops for those on holiday.
Sightseeing in Porto
There is a great deal to do in and around Porto Portugal. For the
sports enthusiast there is world class soccer featuring the home
team Benfica, who is currently in the top 3 for the European soccer
league known as UEFA, or Union of European Football Associations.
For travellers who enjoy museums and architecture, they will not
be disappointed by the offerings in Oporto. Local houses still bear
the colourful paint and tile work so popular centuries ago. Churches
that are centuries old line the broad avenues including the Century
Se cathedral which is more museum than church in its artefacts.
The city can be broken down into sections for sightseeing. There
is the student area called the Cordoaria quarter and Baixa which
houses the double-decker market enjoyed by both tourists and the
locals. Outdoor cafes are also in abundance in the historic and central
districts of Porto Portugal.
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