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Weather in Porto

What to expect from Porto weather? When visiting Porto, you can expect it to be hot in the summer, often wet in the winter, warm spring and autumn. The peak season would usually accrue between June and the beginning of October. On these dates it’s quite hot most the time, but it gives the opportunity

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Markets in Porto

Useful Information about Porto

Number of sunny days- 250 Currency- Euro Time zone- 0 GMT (winter). +1 GMT (summer) Electrical power- 220V Emergency number- 112 Hospitals- São João Hospital- (+351) 22 551 21 00 Santo António Hospital- (+351) 22 207 75 00 Telephone dial code- 00 351

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Tranportation in Porto

In Porto most of your sightseeing will be done by foot. Even though there aren’t many times you will use public transportation it will be good to know what and how when you do. The most common form of transportation in the city is the Metro. There are few times any tourist will need to

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Neighborhoods in Porto

Ribeira Being the most popular neighborhood in Porto, Ribeira is filled with restaurants and gorgeous house. While in Ribeira don’t forget to walk along the beautiful Douro River. Usually this will be the first stop for tourists since it is full of Porto’s tradition and culture. Here you enjoy watching the ships carry the barrels

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How to get to Porto from the Airport

Metro The cheapest way to get from the Airport to Porto’s city center is by taking the city’s metro system. You’ll be in the historic center is approximately 30 minutes (Purple Line – E) Local buses Several buses connect Porto Airport and the city center. The most useful are 601, 602 and 604. Nevertheless, the

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Porto History

Porto has a very intense history, dating back centuries with many occupations by different rulers before the creation of Portugal in the 12th century. Its location brought riches and historical importance to the city. Being the connection between the Duoro River and the Atlantic Ocean, Porto has the highest importance in relations Between Portugal and

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Transportation in Lisbon

Tram Being a great tourist attraction in the city, the tram is a great way to travel. It takes you where you need to go quickly and allows you to see the scenic views. There are five different routes with 58 trams in the city. Interestingly, 4058 trams are vintage streetcars which are an attraction

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Useful Information about Lisbon

Number of sunny days- Around 300 Currency- Euro Time zone- 0 GMT (winter). +1 GMT (summer) Electrical power- 220V Emergency number- 112 Hospitals- Hospital de Santa Maria- (+351) 21 780 5000 Hospital St. Louis- (+351) 21 321 6500 Hospital Curry Cabral- (+351) 21 792 4200 Pulido Valente- (+351) 21 754 8000 Santa Marta Hospital- (+351)

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Weather in Lisbon

What to expect from the weather in Lisbon? Of course, the high season of tourism in Lisbon is June-August (as in the rest of Europe). Though at these dates the city gets very hot with temperatures reach above 30 C. the crowds at these months are also quite overwhelming. Weatherwise, it is recommended to visit

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How to get to Lisbon from the Airport

Metro There is a direct line from the airport to the city center. The ‘Aeroporto – Saldanha’ line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. This is a quick and inexpensive way to get around. You must purchase the ‘7 Colinas’ / ‘Viva Viagem’ electronic travel card, which you can then top up with

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Neighborhoods in Lisbon

Baixa and Rossio If it is landmarks you want to see, Baixa and Rossio is the place to be. Here you can find great shopping and food, but most importantly you can find the ruins of the city from before 1755’s earthquake. One place which is highly recommended is Livraria Bertrand- the oldest bookstore in

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Lisbon History

Being the most Western capital in Europe, and the only capital to be on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, it comes with no surprise that Portugal was the 1st global empire. Lisbon is the second oldest city in Europe, after Athens and dated back thousands of years. Julius Caesar named the city Felicitas Julia.

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