Northern Portugal's largest city lies right by the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean: an ideal way to enjoy both the beach and the culture, have fish and seafood, and taste port wines in several different wineries of Vila Nova de Gaia. In addition to the city's impressive bridges and cathedrals (which are UNESCO World Heritage sites) there's contemporary art, culture, and architecture to discover. In short: Porto has nothing but quality to offer! This updated travel guide is the ideal partner for helping you explore all sides of this Portuguese harbor city on your own: •The most important landmarks and attractions of the city, as well as less-known neighborhoods and sights are thoroughly introduced and assessed •Fascinating architecture, from gorgeous baroque to modern brutalism •With a walking tour through the city, full of variety •Excursions for a long weekend •Trips to the coast: the beaches of Foz do Douro and Matosinhos •Great places to shop, from the oldest colonial goods stores to stylish boutiques •The best restaurants and pubs, as well as all kinds of information on Portuguese cuisine •Ideas for planning your evenings and nights: from jazz and fado to electronic and rock music •Port wine: the most important wineries of the city and the history of the region's winegrowing culture •Relaxation in Porto: beach cafés, Jardim do Morro, Horto das Virtudes •Selected accommodation, from the affordable to the extravagant •Practical information about arrival, prices, transportation, tours, events, emergencies ... •Background information with depth: history, Porto's mentality, life in the city ... •A small introduction to Portuguese with important travel vocabulary •City map •And a free web app for smartphones, tablets, and PCs! (see below)

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Porto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Admire Se cathedral, marvel at Casa de Musica and check out the stunning Palacio da Bolsa; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Porto and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Porto: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Porto map (included in print version), plus 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Ribeira, Aliados and Bolhao, Miragaia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Massarelos, Boavista and West Porto, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Porto, a colorful, easy-to-use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick-trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Porto's neighbourhoods? Check out our Lonely Planet Portugal guide. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Europe guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Travel Journal: Porto This travel journal with 120 pages is the perfect companion for your next travel! You can write down every experiences you make and bring all the adventures you made on your vacation on paper. Packing list Fill in place, date and more Daily rating of your experiences Up to 120 days Softcover

Are you looking for a beautiful, simple journal, diary or notebook for your trip to Porto (Portugal)? This is a travel journal with prompts and checklists that is a perfect Gift for someone planning their travel to Porto. Use it as Notebook, Diary, to Journal or just like any other notebook. Other details include: 120 pages, 6x9, cream paper and a beautiful matte-finished cover. Make sure to look at our other products for more Travel journals.

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