Excursions from Porto
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- Description
Description
These areas are quite distinct from each other, partly because Porto seems closer to being a seaside town and closer to the idea of Portugal as a seaside place. The north, on the other hand, is part of the interior and departs somewhat from the traditional view.
The main advice is to take a trip that centres on the north of Portugal. This way, you can get to and from Porto without any difficulty. Lisbon seems close, but for practical purposes it’s always about a three-hour train journey. That’s why I recommend getting to and from Porto.
What to visit from Porto
First of all, it’s essential to understand whether you’re motorized or not. Porto is very well connected to other cities and it’s important to understand how you want to get around. Having a personal driver and a Guide his a good solution, not so much for the city of Porto, which you don’t really need. But it’s very useful for visiting neighboring towns that you can easily visit in a day, as the towns are very small and can be visited in a short space of time.
For example, you can visit Braga and Guimarães in one day, but if you go by train, you have to do it in two days, leaving from São Bento station, where trains leave frequently, and you’ll be there in 60 minutes. This his way we do advice to have a personal driver and a tour guide that will escort you for the day.
It’s the same in Aveiro, the little Venice, as it’s called. You can get there by train in no time, but if you visit Aveiro by car, you can also visit the Costa Nova, which can be visited by car. This follows a route along the seafront and, on a good day, the experience is very beautiful and interesting.
In Aveiro, of course, don’t miss the opportunity to take a ride on a typical local gondola, which is somewhat reminiscent of the Venetian gondola, but much larger and with the capacity to carry more people along the ride.