Oporto's rich history, pleasant climate, cool wine caves and sizzling night life form the perfect setting for a memorable holiday in Portugal. Flights to Oporto, cheap hotel accommodation and attractive holiday packages are all available from Direct Flights International.
Oporto Travel Info
Oporto Travel Info
Known as the 'Invincible City' for resisting the Napoleonic army of France
during the Peninsular war, Oporto will be sure to win your heart. Watch
the Douro River glint with flecks of gold beneath the afternoon sun, enjoy
the cool breeze even during the summers, and sit back with a glass of
port and let the serenity of Oporto seep through you. Grab a discount
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As one of the largest cities in Portugal,
second only to Lisbon,
Oporto is a commercial center that forms the very pulse of the country's
economy. This city is a major exporter of pottery, seafood and the famed
port wine. Mounds of freshly harvested grapes are carried in baskets around
the city, and come together to make the wine that Oporto is known for
around the world. Try the full-bodied port wines - including distinct
zippy white wines, ruby reds and young green wines with fruity bouquet
flavours. No other place rivals Oporto's perfect setting for a truly memorable
holiday in Portugal. Take advantage of the best discount deals with Direct
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If history tickles your fancy, spend a day soaking up Oporto's vibrant
past. Since the 4th century, Oporto has been under continuous habitation
and frequent attack, yet fought bravely against the Romans,
Italians,
Moors, the Spanish
and the French. In 1996, the UN declared this city a World Heritage Site,
and the city's history is well preserved in museums and galleries. Enjoy
a tour in a tram and admire the opalescent hues of dominant granite blocks
in the city's buildings and the distinct skylights known as 'claraboias,'
which are scattered like glass hoods over the brick red roofs of the houses
in Oporto. Book Oporto destination activities, museum tours, and city
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If your interest lies in admiring architecture, visit the Church of Saint Francis which is famous for its Rome-inspired Baroque interior. You can also visit the Monastery Abbey of Batalha which is a most famous sample of Manueline architecture, named in honour of King Manuel I of the Maritime Empire.
A drive through Oporto is one of the best ways to enjoy the city's outdoor
cafes and terraced houses. Try the exquisite wines and delectable cuisine
that combine Medieval, Oriental and Brazilian
flavours. Get into the famed 'barcos rabelos" boats of Oporto that were
originally used to transport casks of port wine down the river. Don't
miss a trip to Vila Nova de Gaia, which is home to the city's wine caves.
Bring some warm clothing when you embark on a tour to visit the port wine
cellars as the wine caves are kept at a cool temperature. Booking discount
car hire in Oporto is easy with Direct Flights International.
For those that want to boogie, head over to the sizzling night life in Ribiera, the Oporto hotspot where you can take your pick of glamorous bars, bistros and discos. Or if live, local music is more your style, take a stroll to the side of the Douro River and visit the famous Café Concerto Beira. To experience the best holidays in Portugal, browse through Direct Flights International's user-friendly online search engine and book cheap holidays to Oporto.
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Whether you want to just savour your holidays sipping superior quality wines or enjoying a boat cruise, Oporto is an idyllic holiday destination. Book cheap flights, car hire and discount hotel accommodation with Direct Flights International right away.
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