Northern Portugal Index

Porto, Portugal

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ABOVE: A traditional shop in central Porto.

Tourist information

The offices and Web site of Porto Tourism (this link will open in a new window) can help you plan your trip. The tourist office also sells the Porto Card, which offers free admission to municipal museums and discounts at participating businesses. You can buy a "1-Day Walker" card cheaply if you plan to ride the Metro or buses; other versions of the card include unlimited public transportation.

Other useful resources for planning a trip to Porto (and Portugal) include:

• VisitPortugal.com, which is the tourism site of icep Portugal, the Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office.

• The Porto Convention & Visitors Bureau site with its image gallery, a roundup of flight frequencies from major cities, and an "About Porto & Northern Portugal" section with brief slide shows--with an orchestral soundtrack as a bonus.

• Wikipedia's Porto article, which is a good source of information on the city's history, climate, economy, sports teams, etc.

• Frommer's Porto section, which includes material taken from the Frommer's Portugal guidebook.

• Virtual Portugal: City of Porto, where you'll find a map with descriptions and pictures of tourist attractions.

Next page: Porto photo gallery

Photo copyright © Porto & Northern Portugal Tourism.

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