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Distrito do Porto

I wonder if you've bought a Porto tourist card? Is it worth buying? Does it include unlimited use of public transport in all zones? Thank you. Anita

Can you possibly recommend a nice beach which is near Porto (and accessible by public transport)? I'm not very keen on sunbathing but I'd love to have a swim in the ocean once I happen to be there. Thank you in advance. Anita

My son in law could only drop us off in city of Porto or directly at Porto airport at 8 in the morning. Our flight from Porto to Spain is at 4:15 p.m. What would you advice us to do: stay in Porto and go around city (with our luggage) or be early at the airport and wait for 8 hrs and do what? Your suggestions are appreciated Thanks. Bernadette P

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Dear Colleagues, dear travelers,

I would like to specify the working hours of Igreja de Santa Clara, in Vila Do Conde, District Porto (Pavoa de Varzim) Portugal. According to the schedule I got from an internet it works as follows:
Mais informação:
Tem Eucaristia dominical (17:00) e pode ser visitada no seguinte horário:
3ª a Sábado: Manhã: 10:00 - 12:00 ; Tarde: 14:30 e as 17:00;
Domingo: Manhã: 10:00 – 12:00; Tarde: 15:30 – 18:30;
Encerra à 2ª feira.

What does it mean? Does that mean that the church is open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 10h00 till 12h00 and from 14h30 till 17h00. I’m going to visit that place on Saturday afternoon. Since I will be walking to Santiago de Compostela it is very important to be at proper place at proper time.

I will highly appreciate the same information on the working hours of Igreja Matriz and local museum especially the replica of medieval Nao (Caravel).

Thank you in advance for any information about local churches and museum and their working hours.

Sincerely,

Oleg

Dear Colleagues, sear travelers,

I would like to specify the working hours of Mosteiro de Leça do Balio. According to the schedule I got from internet it works as follows:

Quarta a domingo das 09h00 às 12h00 e das 14h00 às 17h00 .

What does it mean? Does that mean that Monastery is open from Wednesday through Sunday, from 09h00 till 12h00 and from 14h00 till 17h00. I’m going to visit that place on Saturday morning. Since I will be walking to Santiago de Compostela and passing by that monastery it is very important to be there at proper time.

Thank you in advance about any information about that monastery and its working hours.

Sincerely,

Oleg

Hi
I am in Porto for 4-5 days at the beginning of september which i am really looking forward to.The thing is i am wanting to travel upto Bilbao for a few days as i hear it is an interesting city,i know it is not too far on the map but i hear it is difficult to get between the two cities because of really long bus journeys and expensive and long flights!!Can anyone a)tell me quickest and cheapest form of travel to Bilbao and b)does Bilbao have plenty to offer for a 4-5 day visit?

Thank you in advance :)

Was thinking in Bairro Alto on River but now am thinking the other side?
Obviously we'll be walking around tons but also want to get to the Matasinhos for dinner or lunch at some point.
Only have 2-1/2 days.
Thanks.

Hi everybody.We are planing a trip from Santiago to Lisbon.We want to stay in Porto too.Firstly we think to stay there for two days but then think that we can stop in other town of Portugal instead of staying one more day in Porto?Do you think 1 day is enough for Porto?Thanks

I'll be heading to Porto toward the end of July with my significant other. Can you recommend anything that we should put on our "must do" list? TIA

Hi Porto-Community, I would like to use one day of my visit for exploring the hilly landscape in the east at the Duoro. I already did some research, however, i couldn't find any way to get to the east (no train, ...). Hope, that you know how to get there and maybe you have some must-see-locations/hiking trails for me. Thank you a lot! Hedap

Hi, Is there any puclic transportation from Amarante to Porto?. Thank you from Ennah

Hello, while staying in Porto, I'd love to vist Santiago de Compostela (one night in Santiago) and come back to Porto.Can anyone suggest the way I can do it?

Where can I get a timetable of the bus that is supposed to connect Sebolido and Porto? Thank you!

Hi, We are looking to visit Porto around 18th to 25th October. We find many of the hotels are sold out. Is there some big event on in Porto at this time? Thanks for any help! Victor

Hello I am going to Porto in September and I would like to visit 2 cellars. Which cellars do you recommend. I would like to visit one from a well-known brand and one unknown brand. If possible I would like to have a visit which is not focused on mass tourism. Is there a possiblity to visit also the vineyards with a quinta when you are in Porto. Or are these too far from the city, when you don't have a car? Thanks in advance for your advice!

How much is a taxi from airport to city center? Is it flat rate? Just want to know what I can expect to pay....daytime..weekday.Thxs!

How much is a taxi from airport to city center? Is it flat rate? Just want to know what I can expect to pay....daytime..weekday.Thxs!

Can I get stamps at the tobbacco shops (like they do in Spain)..???Thxs!

Is there any supermarket on Rua Santa Catrina shopping street or very near? Many thxs!

When do the shops have the sales on now in summer?? In July???

Whilst staying in Porto my wife and I would like to take a day cruise on the River Douro. From reading other posts it sounds like Douro Azul are the ones to go with. If we were to do one of the longer cruises where you get the train to or from Regua for example would it be better to do the boat cruise upstream and get the train back or is it best to get the train first and then cruise back downstream? Also is it necessary to book well in advance or could we book while in Porto the day before? Thank you

Hi all Please recommend some nice spa in or near the city of Porto with indoor and outdoor pools, steam rooms and possibility for massages. I've been googling my head off but only seem to find day spa's. The idea is basically to start off the vacation by laying in different pools and having a massage afterwards instead of having treatment sessions in day spa. Thanks in advance! =)

Does Vila do Conde have its own street/town market?? What day and where? Thankyou..not only for foods etc but clothes..shoes..etc.

Anyone know the website for the Awa Porto Santo Andre Hotel?/I cannot find a website only booking places..Many thxs!

I would like to travel to Porto (by air) and then take a train north to spend a few dyas in one or two villages north of the city. Any recommendations please, looking for scenery, good (reasonale price food), inexpensive lodgings and places to visit for two gay guys. Haven't used the rail service in Portugal so don't want to travel too far first time.

I love to knit and I love to pick up local yarns from the places I visit. Are there any recommended places to purchase local yarnsÉ

Does anybody know where in Porto(sportsbars etc) it is possible to watch the UCI Road Race World Championsship 2011 (cycling) on sunday 25.09?

Are there any travel agencies that offer one day turs to Spain from Porto like to Vigo...Santiago..etc..???If so how can I contact?many thxs!

Is there a tram or bus (or other mode of travel) from where cruise ship passengers are dropped - going into Porto??