21/03/2024
Porto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal’s northern region, and is a historical center.
Awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. Porto has been continuously inhabited since at least the 4th Century.
Here are 4 FREE things that you can explore in the busy industrial and commercial centre:
📍Bolhão Market
Located near Avenida dos Aliados, Bolhao Market is a great place to discover the real Porto. Open everyday except for Sunday, the market is a lively hub of fresh produce, meat, fish and flowers.
📍Museu Nacional Soares Dos Reis
On the first Sunday of the month from 10 am to 1 pm, all the museums in Porto have free entrance. The Porto Card includes free admission to 11 museums, as well as other discounts.
📍Crystal Palace Gardens
Crystal Palace Gardens are a breath of fresh air and Porto's green lung. The gardens contain various themed areas like aromatic plant garden, the medicinal plant garden, the feelings garden, rose garden and the forest.
📍Matosinhos Beaches
The city has several beaches along the beautiful Costa Verde coastline that are just a short tram ride away from the city center. With its wide stretch of golden sand and good surf, Matosinhos is Porto's main beach.
Geared up to explore Porto in all its glory? Let us know!
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