InterContinental Porto-Palacio das CardosasPorto, Portugal

MORNING

A delicious buffet breakfast at our Restaurant Astoria is the ideal way to start your day in Porto as, the amount of wonderful things for you to do or see in Porto will definitely make you loose some calories. We suggest you to start by the Clerigos Church, then go to the Lello Bookstore or the Igreja da Se which are located right next to the Hotel. After that, don’t waste anymore time and go to the most authentic place in town, the Bolhao market here, you will feel Porto’s true essence.

AFTERNOON

After a typical meal next to the River at the Ribeira, walk across the bridge, and go for a Port Wine Tour, here you will be able to discover everything about one of the world’s most famous wines and even try some different blends. After getting a little bit tipsy, we recommend you to go and catch some fresh air while doing a boat tour along the Douro River where you will see all 6 bridges.

EVENING

After tiring visits around the city center, we invite you to delight yourself at our Restaurant Astoria where our Executive Chef will make a special selection of dishes that will make you discover some less known Portuguese flavors. Then, after dinner go and explore Porto’s night life, around the Hotel there are plenty of bars and night clubs so do not hesitate to contact us so we can give you some hints on where to go!

 

LOCAL CULTURE

Tipping in Bars & Restaurants

Tips are always appreciated, although not mandatory.

Weather

If you visit Porto during autumn or winter, be sure to bring an umbrella as it can be very windy or rainy on the other hand, is you visit during summer it is mandatory for you to bring a sun protector.

Language

Portuguese ir our official language but, most of us Portuguese speak a second language like Spanish, French or English so don’t hesitate!

Sundays

Although most street shops are generally closed on Sundays, most of them are also located inside big shopping malls spread all over town. There you’ll be able to shop until 11:00 PM so do not hesitate to ask us where to go.

CURRENCY

In most places Euros is the only currency accepted.

Porto is a city in which the four seasons are quite clearly defined. When travelling to Porto during summer or spring, you will definitely need to pack some light clothes as the weather can be quite warm, but do not forget to bring a sweater as nights here are always a bit chilly. If you come during autumn, you’ll notice right away that things can get a bit rainy and windy around here so be sure to be prepared. Comparing to autumn, winter in Porto is much colder and dry than rainy and humid, as we say here it’s a kind of cold that gets into your bones so instead of an umbrella you should bring a big coat, scarf and a beanie hat. Whatever the weather might be during your visit to Port, we are more than sure that you’ll blown away by Porto and everything it has to offer.