Travel guide - Porto, Douro Valley, Minho + City Map | Petit Futé (French)

A practical guide to Porto and its region with suggested itineraries, addresses and practical advice.

Portugal's second city, Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, has preserved a historic center lined with churches, houses, and ancient monuments that is a delightful walk. The city of bridges, a historical and economic competitor of Lisbon, is also a vibrant and contemporary city with its House of Music, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, the aquarium, and its lively markets. It embodies a certain art of living, and its wine production, whose estates are open to visitors, has made its name known throughout the world. Located on the banks of the Douro River in the north of the country, the metropolis has become a favorite destination for Europeans. The UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and its nomination as European Capital of Culture in 2001 are surely responsible for this. Low-cost airlines have understood this craze, providing numerous international connections. A city that's still little explored by travel guides, Petit Futé aims to fill this gap and dedicates an exclusive book to this destination and its charming region, like Braga or Guimarães. A guide full of great places to discover, but which also talks about art, culture, and life in Porto.