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Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan | December 09-11, 2024
December 09-11, 2024
Ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
Porto
is a rich and colourful city that is quickly becoming one of Western Europe’s
most respected tourist destinations. Located in the north of Portugal, the city
has a rich history, interesting tourist attractions, a vibrant nightlife, and
top notch tourist facilities.
The
Southern European climate is mild, meaning that the weather in Porto is mostly
warm from April to August, which is the best time to visit. Later in the year,
there is a cool autumn and a mild, rainy winter. The wind regulates the temperatures
because it blows frequently, a feature common to the Mediterranean: in the cold
half-year, it can be strong, while in summer, a cool breeze from the sea blows
in the afternoon. This diverse city will appeal to a wide range of visitors, as
there is a lot to see and do!Â
Getting
to Porto, Portugal:
Porto is
a major infrastructural hub of north Portugal, which is why it can be easily
reached by a variety of means of transport. Foreign visitors might find it at
hand to get to Porto by plane, the closest airport being Francisco Sa Carneiro
Airport, located about 11 kilometers north of the center of the city. Getting
to Porto by train is, again, a reliable alternative. Driving to Porto is yet
another solution. Thus, depending on each tourist’s vacation priorities and
point of departure, they can select the most convenient manner of traveling to
Porto.
The airport transfer means are highly reliable, Francisco
Sa Carneiro Airport being accessible by both public means of transport (buses
and metros) and private means (rented cars and taxis).
Estacao de Campanha (Campanha Train Station) is the
terminal of trains leaving for and arriving from the south (Lisbon included).
Thus, a train trip between Porto and Lisbon takes about three hours, but what
is also worth mentioning is the said Estacao de Campanha is also used by trains
which establish international railway connections.
Rede
Nacional de Expressos
The Lisbon
headquartered Rede Nacional de Expressos links Porto to virtually the entire
Portugal. One of the most frequented routes is the one between Porto and
Lisbon. Thus, the company operates 9 trips a day between the capital and Porto,
which is fairly reassuring for all tourists (business and pleasure tourists
alike) who need to get from one destination to another in a relatively short
time.