[url=http://www.porto-airport.com]Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport[/url], , Pedras Rubras, Maia +351 229 432 400, . Also known as Aeroporto do Porto or Aeroporto de Pedras Rubras this is the third busiest airport in the country and is about 15km from the city centre. This airport has been awarded since 2006 as one of the best airports in Europe and one of the best in world in its category, it offers really good conditions to all of the passengers since it has been remodelled in 2004 at the same time that the EURO 2004 was organized in Portugal. Just outside of the airport is the AeroBus which for €6 (2014) takes you to Praça da Liberdade (city centre) or will drop you off at the Pousada da Juventude. A similar taxi trip will cost €20.
The Metro line connects the Airport to the city centre, offering a fast and peaceful ride into the heart of the city, for €1.80 + €0.50 for the rechargeable ticket (type Z4). You can buy 24 hours pass for Metro and buses for €6.20 (Z4 - includes the airport). To reach the city centre, exit at Trindade or Bolhão stations. Casa da Música is also a popular stop, but a bit removed from the city centre. Use it to visit [url=http://www.casadamusica.com]Casa da Música[/url] building or if your hostels is in the Boavista area.
At night, after 01:00, the only regular connection is an hourly bus coming from Av. dos Aliados (line 3M) - using a taxi or spending a night at the airport are the only other possibility.
Ryanair offer cheap flights from several cities like [wiki=59ead8d1e124ccfb79f3ace06f43e703]London Stansted[/wiki], [wiki=afce84ff226407a47c9782a742ba02f7]Liverpool[/wiki], [wiki=50fefb5efb085fd11b1a4fd2b6dda0aa]Dublin[/wiki], [wiki=893f7f64abeb0fe14b7550e67bc4b48b]Dusseldorf-Weeze[/wiki], [wiki=5fe6c5f0615b77894f8be4f40e092a89]Eindhoven[/wiki], [wiki=952b10a47a8a801e951e4295a82b13e8]Brussels-Charleroi[/wiki], [wiki=4d132a2261a2d63f41d543544c85fe03]Frankfurt-Hahn[/wiki], Bordeaux, [wiki=fbd67929262943f070acb32df45c4040]Maastricht[/wiki], [wiki=01f6e1d15d6e46f6e77387346e224647]Paris-Beauvais[/wiki], [wiki=2f9a1ed97745bf9d656539bcc529bb98]Milan-Bergamo[/wiki], [wiki=8377de0f1845174610bd8b815b9a285e]Marseille[/wiki], [wiki=7014d0181914fb4722b90a49d53f5471]Bologna[/wiki], [wiki=1f49f770adc6c84629f50ce3ca2a2109]Rome[/wiki], [wiki=550d05ab240ec337038af814ff0de287]Barcelona[/wiki], [wiki=6314044c3803213e9fd3f3ecf8c90d65]Madrid[/wiki], [wiki=7df2f9bd104c74caafaab1b5767d6f43]Marrakesh[/wiki] and [wiki=bddfcdfa742c2e57ea81bf96d27c35ba]Valencia[/wiki]. easyJet also flies to [wiki=3f6765c843a517aa042ae011230aa976]Geneva[/wiki], [wiki=debecab907ccabee0bc672b9fa1cab8a]Lyon[/wiki], [wiki=62ba359fa6b58bea641314e7a4635cf6]Nantes[/wiki], [wiki=66d73a5c118ed4653630c2fe3464cf2d]Toulouse[/wiki], [wiki=aea93afdf4bee7f4b52526ee5f040cea]Basel[/wiki], [wiki=ee9528184f21142f7b0fa9993048d9d0]Bristol[/wiki], [wiki=437d461430ecc08e2d51abbcf5ce9b3c]Milan[/wiki] and [wiki=2d6c71e4081019d453fe86b0f72f7d8a]London-Gatwick[/wiki].
TAP flies from most European airports.
The city is served by two major train stations, the "São Bento" (Saint Benedict) station, and the "Campanhã" station. Trains from and to Madrid (Lusitânia Comboio Hotel) and Paris (Sud-Expresso) are regular. If you come in the Lusitânia train, you'll have to change in Coimbra to an Intercity train to Porto and the Sud-expresso starts at Hendaye/Irun, from which you'll have to change to a TGV train. Other non-domestic destinations vary according to demand and time of year. Domestic trains are very frequent and usually on time. Be careful on the train from Madrid. On at least one route, the computer systems will say you need to change trains at Guillarei in northern Spain. However, Guillarei has stopped trains through Portugal since 2004. Instead, you will need to transfer to a station named Tui which is a few miles from Guillarei. The computer system hasn't been updated even though this change occurred in 2004 for some reason. You can go into Guillarei but you will need to take a taxi (cost €5) to Tui to connect. Sao Bento station is right in the city centre.
Coming from Galicia, there are two CP trains daily from [wiki=a2f4478ac5dd3d0f647615eeefc6fc4f]Vigo[/wiki], one in the morning and one in the evening. One can only buy tickets from Vigo to the border (€13.90), and another ticket at Tui towards Porto (€11.10). (actually, if you go through the spanish RENFE site (http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/viajes_internacionales/vigo_porto.html, you can buy tickets from Vigo all the way to Porto (Oporto in spanish).
The city is served by five major highways: A1, which connects Porto to Lisbon, A29 which connects Porto to Aveiro, A3 connects Porto to Spain, A28 connects Porto to Caminha next to the Spanish Border, and A4, which goes eastwards from the city towards Braganza and the Spanish Border close to Valladolid. The A43 connects Porto to the neighbouring city of Gondomar and the A41 (see below). The A33 connects the A20 to Oliveira de Azemens.
The city is also served by 2 ring highways, the A41 which is the outer ring, and VCI/IC23 or A20 which connects all the main places inside the city.
The A20/VCI and A43 (although there are tolls, but those are for the A41 highway) are free highways. A28 doesn't charge tolls until after the airport. The A1, A3 and A33 are charged by a private company in physical tolls. The A29 and A28 are charged only with automatic tolls, witch, if you are using an foreigner car, you'll have to pay them in advance after entering Portugal using a highway or in a CTT post. The A4 and A41 are mixed charged.
Generally speaking, the traffic is usually chaotic and very intense, especially during rush hours.
There are many companies providing direct bus trips from major European countries and also for most of the northern cities of the country. Try [url=http://www.rodonorte.pt/]Rodonorte[/url] for timetables.
From Galicia, ALSA runs up to three non-stop services from [wiki=0a2cc9fa440e3f211b9bb115957ae8da]Santiago de Compostela[/wiki] (11:10 to 14:15, €31), picking up at [wiki=a2f4478ac5dd3d0f647615eeefc6fc4f]Vigo[/wiki] along the way at 12:30. Alternatively, AUTNA runs regular services (reduced schedule on weekends) from Vigo.
There is a cargo and recreational harbour called Leixões in the neighboring city of Matosinhos. Modest-sized cruise ships can dock just outside a drawbridge to the inner harbour. Beneath the south approach to the bridge is a station for the light rail system (see "By Metro" below) that goes to Oporto.
Since 2011 the Port of Leixões can receive Cruise ships because of its new passenger's terminal. (more info [url=http://www.apdl.pt/dinamicas/cruzeiros/cruzeiros.php]here[/url])
There is also a very small recreational harbour in the river Douro. As far as a major method of getting to the city, however, sea transport is not really feasible. However, you can use tour boats based along the river (especially in Oporto) to go up the Douro River, one of the most scenic short trips you'll ever make.
Since 2012 you can also find the new marina in Vila Nova de Gaia (south side of the river)that has smaller and recreational boats.
Porto, like most Portuguese cities, is a nightmare to drive in. Roads vary in conditions - from fully paved to cobbled lanes that can make even the most shortest of distance seem like a go-kart rally. With that said, keep in mind that the touristic part of the city (the Ribeira and Baixa) are a never ending maze of narrow streets, short tempered drivers and snakelike alleys. Better to walk (despite the fact that it's very hilly). Also, drivers seem to have forgotten how to drive (apart from pushing the pedals) - therefore, they make their own rules of the road (however, this generally does not apply to young drivers). Be prepared to lose your patience several times whilst driving.
Some car rental companies:
*First Rent A Car - [http://www.firstrent.pt]
*Hertz
*Avis
*Europcar
*Gold Car (several people have had bad experiences [http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g189180-i598-k6509083-Do_not_use_Gold_Car-Porto_Porto_District_Northern_Portugal.html] with this company)
Porto Metro [http://www.metrodoporto.pt/] is an incredibly advanced, state of the art light rail / subway system. Developed in 2001 (for the Porto2001 - European Capital of Culture), the metro is still under construction. It has six lines, that run across the centre of Porto, and out to some suburban areas. It is quick, and probably the most efficient way to get around Porto. Some major areas of the city, however, are not that well served by the metro, although new lines are planned and should start being built soon.
Tickets must be purchased beforehand. They can be bought at the machines in the station (note: if there are no tickets in the machine that day, take the metro to the next station and buy it there!). The ticket is printed on a card called "Andante", and you can purchase as many rides (or travels) as you want, in the zone you are staying in (Porto and surrounding area Z2. Matosinhos Z3. Airport Z4). One trip will take you anywhere in your zone, and you can travel as many times as you want within one hour. If you plan on using it again, Do Not throw away the card! The card can be re-charged (the card itself costs around €0.60). You can also buy daily passes, which is more convenient.
Be warned that once an Andante card is bought, it is "locked" to the type of ticket which you have bought, and cannot carry more than one type of travel ticket. For example, if you purchased a 24 hour zone 1-2 card, you can only recharge it to another 24 hour type of card. If you wish to travel outside of of the zones within the 24 hour card, then your only option is to buy another card and lock it to single trip (known as titles) travel. Whilst it is possible to change between a single trip card and a 24 hour card, you can only do this at the ticket office in Metro or train stations, and only when the single title/24 hour pass has expired.
To extend a 24 hour card to include more zones, you must wait until that card has expired. For example, if you buy a zone 1-2 card on a Monday, at 15:17, and wish to travel to zone 4 on Tuesday, you can only change the zonage at 15:18 on that Tuesday, after the previous 24 hour card has expired. It is not uncommon to see locals have more than one card, and to see them infuriated at having to carry multiple identical looking blue cards for every travel eventuality.
If you plan on living in Porto, or staying for more than three weeks, it is recommended you get the "Andante Gold". The card costs €6, and will allow unlimited travel, without a time limit. However, the zoning system is a lot different in the "Gold" version then in the "Blue version". There are around 11 zones in Andante Gold (C1, C2, S11, etc.) The centre is C1. When you buy the card, you must purchase another zone (C1 is automatically included). The Andante Gold can be used on all metro lines, the funicular and all buses . When you are buying the Andante Gold, you must have a picture of yourself (your passport photo will do. They can amplify the image from the passport to the card in seconds).
An important note: your andante must be validated before you enter the metro, bus or funicular. There are no barriers to stop you at the metro, but the Metro police enter the cars and check your Andante to make sure you have validated it, and are travelling within your zones.
[url=http://www.stcp.pt/en/home/principal.htm]STCP[/url] is the best way to move around if you don't want to waste money on taxis. It's the public bus operator in the region, and the only one operating inside city borders. Suburbs are served either by STCP or private companies. STCP buses are the largest eco-friendly fleet in Europe, modern, comfortable, and lines cover the entire city, as well as major suburbs.
Bus colours are white and blue. Line numbers are a 3-digit code. First digit is assigned according to the destination zone (2-west porto, 3-north porto, 4-east porto, 5-matosinhos, 6-maia, 7-valongo, 8-gondomar, 9-vila nova de gaia). For example, line nr. 906 has its destination in vila nova de gaia (9).
You can use two kind of tickets: Andante (see "Metro" above) or STCP own tickets. Andante tickets are recommended: you can also use them on metro and suburban trains, plus they're easier to buy and recharge on any metro station or newspaper seller with "payshop" symbol. Andante blue card costs 0.60€ and can be charged with how many journeys you like.
Every bus stop has at least a timetable and lines served. There's also a code so you can get a (paid) SMS showing minutes left to next arrivals updated in real time. The busiest ones have electronic displays with timetables and city maps. Every bus inside has a display showing the name of next stop, so it's easy to keep track of them.
STCP route 500 [url=http://transportespublicos.pt/PT/?glossary=stcp-linha-500&lang=en]]is one of the most scenic bus routes crossing Ribeira 's main museums and sights and continuing along the river and then the Atlantic towards Matosinhos
STCP' also possesses a fleet of old trams of which three are still in operation mainly for touristic purposes. Route 1 [url=http://transportespublicos.pt/PT/?glossary=stcp-linha-1&lang=en[/url]]runs along the river from Ribeira to Foz while routes 18 [url=http://transportespublicos.pt/PT/?glossary=stcp-linha-18&lang=en[/url]] and 22 [http://transportespublicos.pt/PT/?glossary=stcp-linha-22&lang=en[/url] cross the city center's main sights.
A fast way of getting around the city, although traffic congestions near the city centre might be a problem. However, be expected to pay a high price for these services, especially compared to the other public transportations such as bus and subway.
There are ferry boats that connect Porto to the neighbouring city of [wiki=5a52f88785c87f75fa9f33f05087887a]Vila Nova de Gaia[/wiki], although you can easily walk or travel by car, metro or bus to the other side. Also the are numerous tourist boats which travel up the Douro river, where you can get fantastic views of the green landscape the region has to offer.
Not exactly a public transportation, but its a wonderful way to see the city from above. Near the Douro there is a heliport with a helicopter available for people to use to get to know the city as a whole. Travelling accompanied will make the flight cheaper.
This is a cable railway system. Use this if you don't wish to walk up the steep streets of Porto. This system connects the Ribeira to the Batalha square, in the city centre, it also has a panoramic view of the River Duoro. As of August 2013&, a single trip cost €2. However, if your Andante card (see "Metro" above) has been recently validated (in less then one hour), that you can ride it for free
This panoramic elevator runs from the Largo da Lada, and is visible behind the buildings of the Ribeira, close to the Ponte D. Luís.
Pavilhão Rosa Mota, A multi purpose pavilion with nice gardens to rest, also known as "Palácio de Cristal". Nearby there is the
*Museu Romantico, a house where the king of Italy stayed while on exile.
: West of city centre and north of the Douro River"
*[url=http://www.casadamusica.com]Casa da Música[/url] designed to mark the festive year of 2001, in which the city of Porto was designated European Capital of Culture, Casa da Música is the first building in Portugal aimed from its conception to be exclusively dedicated to music, either in public performances, or in the field of artistic training and creation.
Casa da Música’s project was set in motion in 1999, as a result of an international architecture tender won by the project presented by Rem Koolhaas-Office for Metropolitan Architecture. Excavations began in 1999, at the old tram’s terminus station in Boavista roundabout (Rotunda da Boavista), and Casa da Musica was inaugurated in the spring of 2005, on April 15th.
Guided tour available in English at 16:00 for €5/person, kids
*A contemporary museum designed by the famous architect Álvaro Siza, with a huge garden/park and an Art Deco Villa. When visiting this foundation you can visit the exhibitions, relax at the park, have lunch at the restaurant, bar or tea house and explore the shops or the library.
:Coast just north of the mouth of the Douro River.
*
Café Santiago, Rua Passos Manuel 226, Open M-Sa 08:00-23:00. Serves one of the best Francesinha sandwiches in town (according to many Porto citizens). [http://caferestaurantesantiago.com.pt/]
* Yuko, Corner of Rua Costa Cabral and Rua Areosa. Run by the same family that also runs O Paparico (see Splurge restaurants below). Great Francesinha sandwiches, sangria, salt cod salad, etc.
* Casa da Horta-associação cultural, rua de São Francisco 12A, Open Tu-Sa 12:00-24:00. It is a cultural-environmental association, that serves vegan/vegetarian food for associatives (made from local producer's products). There you can also find biological, fair trade products, library, workshops, concerts, movie nights, local specialities, like Francesinha and more. [http://casadahorta.pegada.net/entrada/]
* Retiro Do Jardim (with logo of Christiana Cafes) - Campo Mártires da Pátria, 44. For 6 euros you get a homemade soup, main dish like Calamari/Cod fish/Steak with salat/beans, and a drink (soft drink, beer, wine). Staff tries hard to speak english and their Menus are in english, spanish and french, so it's not hard to make an order even if you don't know a word of portugese. Food is excellent for the price! [https://www.facebook.com/retirodojardim]
* Chien Qui Fume (Cão que fuma) - Rua do Almada 405. One of the oldest and most traditional restaurants in Porto, the food here is superb, and one serving is enough for two people. Small and quaint, with rustic decorations, it is packed to the gills (especially during the weekend), so reservations are recommended. Does not accept any credit or debit card, so take some money with you.
* Centro Cultural Miguel Bombarda, Rua Miguel Bombarda. Right in the middle of the artistic centre of the city, it's a great and cheap place for lunch!
* Brasa dos Leões, Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes. Located in the city centre, close to the Rectory, the Brasa dos Leões offers cheap meals in generous servings. Ideal for the very hungry, meat eating crowd.
* Tarantino, Praça Carlos Alberto. Cheap pizzeria. Does not accept any sort of credit or debit card, so take some cash!
* Zázá, Rua Ramalho Ortigão. Close to Avenida dos Aliados and City Hall, Zázá offers a nice selection of sandwiches, salads, desserts and a wide selection of gin tonics.
* Conga, Rua do Bonjardim 290. Try the famous bifanas, Portuguese meat sandwiches served in a spicy sauce, with a nice, cold beer.
* Nakite, R. de Breyner, 396, Porto Portugal, Open Mon-Sat 12.00-15.00, 19.00-23.00. Vegetarian restaurant and health food store. Budget menus available including vegetarian "francesinha", day dishes featuring tofu, seitan and tempeh paired nicely with goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms and other fresh ingredients. Cozy atmosphere both inside as in the back garden. Try also the special beers they might have available.
* Maus Habitos, Rua Passos Manuel 178, at the 4th floor of an old parking garage opposite Oporto Coliseum. Open Mon-Fri 12.00-15.00. Vegetarian restaurant by day, youth culture clubhouse at night. Menu changes weekly (according to the site http://www.maushabitos.com/restaurante/) and costs 9 euros (7.50 excl. dessert).
* Paladar da Alma, rua de St Ildefonso, 293/295. Open Mon - Wed: 12:00 - 15:00, Thu - Sat: 12:00 - 15:00, 20:00 - 23:00. The vegetarian food is based on Portuguese and Mediterranean cuisines with influences from other parts of the world (https://www.facebook.com/paladardaalma/info). The owner is also the cook.
* Âncora d'Ouro (the golden anchor), between the Cordoaria park and the Praça dos Leões.
The third oldest cafe in Porto, it is commonly known as "O Piolho" (the Louse). The cafe looks out on the street facing a faculty of the Universidade do Porto, and had been a meeting place for students since the 19th century. Plaques donated by graduating medical classes from the early 20th century onward decorate the walls. During the fascist period (1926-1974) it was a regular meeting place of "undesirables" (according to the regimes point of view), and was accordingly under regular surveillance by the secret police. On one occasion it was raided by the GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) who have a post nearby, and they charged their horses into the cafe itself. It is uncertain if the place's current disorder results from this or more recent activities. Service is surly, the place isn't at all fancy, but it is usually stuffed to the gills with students. Its also quite cheap.
* Casa Adão Avenida Ramos Pinto, 252 VILA NOVA DE GAIA.
Located on the other side of the Douro river, is a restaurant that serves generous plates serving one hungry person or two who eat normal.
* Tà-se Bem Largo Sampaio Bruno 25, Vila Nova de Gaia
As one of the last restaurants along the river in the Gaia area,it was a great place to stop and have a lengthy lunch before heading out to do some port tasting. With delicious and hearty selections for a good price, it is also very popular with the local crowd-- during lunch it was completely full of people who work in the area. Skip the touristy cafes and head here for a authentic experience.
* O Terraço Vegan Spot, has gone to "hibernation mode" according to thei latest blog post from December 2012. On Rua Nova da Alfândega go up on Escadas do Caminho Novo just before Rua da Armenia. Open Thur-Sat 3:30pm-12am, Sun 3:30-7:30pm, closed Mon-Wed. A vegan restaurant with specialties of sandwiches, hummus and other spreads, mini pizzas, tartes, natural juices, smoothies, cakes, in-house-made fried snacks and more. Most ingredients are from local producers. From the terrace direct view of the Douro river. http://oterracoveganspot.wordpress.com/home/
Basic interior but very high quality food! Try the beef steak for two (€20). Bottle of wine between €5-10.
* Mauritânia Grill - Avenida Combatentes Grande Guerra 50,Leça da Palmeira 4450 Matosinhos
Nice restaurant with excelent views over the Leça Beach. The space is very light with many windows and it has is own parking lot. The decoration varies along the year (one of the few restaurants that does that) for eg. Summer, Christmas, Halloween, Easter etc.
The employees are usually kind and funny. They care about the client. Sometimes they prank you, so don't be surprised if they simulate that are spilling coffee on you.
* 'Casa Da Foz Rua Padre Luís Cabral - Porto 4150-461 PORTO
Excellent Italian restaurant. Wide variety of dishes. Extremely small, so it's best to call ahead and reserve a table.
* Varanda Da Barra' Rua Paulo Gama 470 4150-589 PORTO
Great restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese, Italian and "International" food. Nice riverside view.
*
Campo Alegre - Rua Campo Alegre 416. Traditional Portuguese food from the Alentejo region. Try the Bife de Café, or Steak with Coffee sauce!
* Kyoto - Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes. Some of the best Japanese sushi in town. Lunch menus available during weekdays.
* Marisqueira de Matosinhos - Rua Roberto Ivens, 7174450-255 Matosinhos[url=http://www.amarisqueiradematosinhos.com/]]Another great restaurant; if you like shellfish this is one of the best places in Porto.
* O Filipe - Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco 36-r/c 4450-110 MATOSINHOS. One of the best restaurants to eat fresh fish. Small but cozy, it can be expensive but depends on what you order. Parking is difficult to find in this area but you may park in front of the restaurant and they will take care of the car when needed (e.g. Parking Available, obstructing the road, etc).
* O Paparico - Rua Costa Cabral 2343, 4200-232 Porto[http://www.opaparico.com/[/url] A great restaurant serving food using best quality Portuguese ingredients.
Dance clubs here always start very (very) late, around 01:00-02:00 and end about 06:00-07:30: You have a good choice to pick from:
*POP Rua Padre Luis Cabral, 1090. One the best discos in the city. Consumption around €15. Open at Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays.
*Boulevard Aliados, [url=https://www.facebook.com/BoulevardAliadosPorto].]Boulevard Aliados is a club located in the heart of Oporto’s downtown. With a great view over the Avenida dos Aliados, Boulevard is one of the best places to dance, to meet beautiful people and have amazing cocktails. Adress: Avenida dos Aliados, 62.
*Creme - Edifício Transparente, (between Castelo do Queijo and Matosinhos) Foz.
*Pitch R. de Passos Manuel 34
*Industria Avenida do Brasil nº 843, Foz, [url=http://www.industriaporto.com[/url].]"local heroes and international superstars" - going since 1987. It's open until around 6AM.
*Bla-Bla A quite popular chill-out disco in the Industrial Area of Matosinhos. A more pleasing club for fans of rock and alternative pop.
*Via Rápida A popular disco in the Industrial Area. The nightclub opens Fridays and Saturdays and it's always crowded. The music heard are the latest dance hits and the crowd is 20ish.
*Vogue A trendy night club, with a young crowd. Usually plays commercial dance hits and hip hop /R&B. Located in the industrial area of the city. Overpriced drinks.
*Act if you're in your late teens, this is the place for you. Its in the industrial area of the city, and plays all the latest worldwide hits.
*Bazaar, [url=http://www.bazaar.com.pt[/url].]A design bar, that is also a clothing shop and book shop. It closes around 4AM.
*Estado Novo It provides to its clients a wide range of music, from the 80's hits til today's dance hits. Every Thursday is a special night for ladies, called "wild wild woman". It opens from Thursday to Saturday and minimum consumption is €15.
*Passos Manuel, Rua de Passos Manuel. A dance club/bar frequented by the arty crowd, with a varied but tasteful selection of music and a warm decór.
*Triplex A club that is located close to Boavista. Note that a three-storey house with a garden was transformed into a club.
*HardClub Is going to be open in other place in 2007.
*Maus Hábitos A very alternative bar, right in the center of the city, in front of "Coliseu".
*Chic Trendy dance club in the industrial area of the city, mainly plays house music. Crowd is usually in their 20s.
*Bela Cruz (currently closed) It used to be a caffee. It is at the end of Avenida da Boavista next to "Gonçalves Zarco" roundabout, know as "Castelo do Queijo" roundabout, because of the fortress next to it, by the sea. It now works as a caffe and as a restaurant with live concerts during the weekdays. On weekend nights, it is a restaurant, bar and disco. Minimal consumption is usually €10.
*Plano B, [http://www.planobporto.com/[/url]. Near Torre dos Clérigos, is a popular art gallery / bar installed on Porto's historic center.
*Mau Mau Located in the Foz region, its a popular nightclub with varying musical styles, from house to pop to R&B.
*River Caffé, near the River Douro. Young crowd, and normally plays the latest dance hits. Lately it has been known for some late night violence, so you'd rather not spend too long there.
*Maré Alta Located on the river front, its a small place that's known for its after hour parties. Usually a young crowd. Music is normally electronic.
There are some glbt clubs/bars in Porto.Late nite scene.
In the recent years Porto's bar scene has mostly moved to the city center around the "Galerias de Paris" area, close to Av. dos Aliados. Here you'll find two streets full of bars and a couple of night clubs. The area starts getting busy around 22:00 and most bars stay open until 4:00. The dance clubs (Plano B and More) stay open until morning.
Other relevant areas are:
*Cais de Gaia This is a bar region in riverfront area in the neighbour city of Vila Nova de Gaia. Its a modern zone for bars and clubs, usually priced a little higher than normal bars. You have a great view of the river and the beautiful city of Porto.
*Praia do Ourigo Beach bar in Foz. Has to be the bar with the best view in town. Set on stilts over the beach. Has a restaurant too.
*Prioridade Located in the Ribeira region, this bar is one of the cheapest in the area. It's probably the only decent place in the whole of the Ribeira region (and probably, in the city) where you can get a large beer for only a few euros. They also serve spirits and cocktails, at very cheap prices as well. My suggestion, if you are planning a night out, is to get loaded at this bar before clubbing, since the price of drinks in the clubs can be outrageously high and you may find yourself with no taxi fare money to return to your home, hotel, hostel, etc. It's quite tricky to find, since it's tucked away in a rather isolated (but quite nice) place; it's near the D. Luis I bridge. Ask the locals, they'll know where it is.
*Ribeira region This area is full of bars and pubs where you can have a pleasant time with an incredible view, before going to the bigger clubs around the city. Most bars are relatively close to each other, and in some there is no entrance fee. Usually most of these bars close c. 03:00, after which the area becomes deserted. Be sure to go either home or to a club after, because when this area becomes deserted you may feel a bit insecure.
*[url=http://www.ryansirishbar.com]Ryan's Irish Pub[/url]. In the Ribeira, nice cosy atmosphere and friendly bar staff. Always a good place to start
*Tapas Bar 24, Travesa Do Carmo No. 24, +351 917 166616. This small bar located in an alleyway south of Rua Carmo, 100m west of the University, is one of the cheaper places in Porto to drink. Beers from €1, the bar also has small sandwiches and other tapas-style snacks. The owner, Helder, is extremely friendly. There is a laptop that customers can use to play their own music (please watch your drinks around the computer!). Popular with university students, it's a great place to meet friendly locals. If you go early in the evening it's a quiet bar to enjoy drinks, but later on students show up and turn it into a dance party. Highly recommended.
*Trintaeum In the Foz area near the lighthouse, quite small, cool decoration, and cool crowd and not too pricey. Open till very late.
*Triplex On the Avenida Boavista in a big old house. Fantastic garden bar which is great in the summer. There's a restaurant upstairs too.
*[url=http://www.whitehartsportsbar.com]White Hart Sports Bar[/url]. Watch live football, eat from an English and South African menu and view a gallery of signed world football memorabilia. On Rua do Breiner, just up the road from Torre dos Clérigos, along Rua do Cedofeita.
*[url=http://www.facebook.com/catraiobeershop]Catraio[/url], Rua de Cedofeita 256, +351 934 360 070. A bar and beer shop selling locally brewed craft beers from the growing craft beer scene in Portugal, with small tapas. The owners are very knowledgeable, and have a rotating number of beers on tap. Good for those who tire of Super Bock. Very highly recommended.
A stylish hotel with comfort, great service and quality! With one of the coolest rooftop bar with exterior pool overviewing the mouth of the Douro River. Free Wifi.
*A hotel with history and recently refurnished. The right choice for families, groups and business trips.
*Completely remodelled and with a japanese restaurant. A 30 minute walk from the city centre.
*Overlooking the beach in Povoa de Varzim, near the casino and 18km from the Oporto International Airport, 30 minutes from Oporto city. This historic hotel has 84 rooms and 2 suites, Restaurant, Bar, Meeting rooms.
*Complimentary WIFI, near the old railway station in city center
*
*
* The Hotel is right in the centre of Portugal’s “Invincible City” and you can shop at Porto’s best shopping district in the lively Rua de Santa Catarina, only a few metres away from the Hotel. Online Booking.
* Four floor hotel with contemporary décor located at Oporto’s historic and shopping area, close to Camara Municipal (City Hall), at the old part of Cedofeita, designed World Heritage by UNESCO because of its wealth in monuments and innumerous historical ruins. Online Booking.
*
* Luxury hotel with 232 guest-rooms with a highly decorated interior. Located in the city's centre.
* Luxury wine hotel, member of the Relais & Châteaux chain, opened in September 2010 in the heart of the historic port Wine Cellars´ District.