Best areas of Porto to stay
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Best areas of Porto to stay
We're planning an 8-9 day stay in Porto in September. We enjoy getting to know a particular city, such as Porto, by wandering the different areas of the city, seeing key sites, and taking a couple of nearby day trips....typically renting an apartment in a quiet area, using the grocery stores and relaxing at different cafes/bars/parks, occasionally going out for dinner.
So, in what particular area (neighborhood, street, etc) does anyone suggest we should focus our apartment search?
Some of the areas I've read about include:
Ribeira (ancient quarter along the river)
Miragaia
Barredo
Vila Nova de Gaia (other side of the river)
Baixa (downtown area)
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
With regards,
Bruce
So, in what particular area (neighborhood, street, etc) does anyone suggest we should focus our apartment search?
Some of the areas I've read about include:
Ribeira (ancient quarter along the river)
Miragaia
Barredo
Vila Nova de Gaia (other side of the river)
Baixa (downtown area)
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
With regards,
Bruce
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I visited Porto for the first time back in March. We stayed a week and have to say I enjoyed it. We rented an apartment in the Cedofeita district, which was good in itself, but the location wasn't ideal, and if I visited again I would probably look in Ribeira, but more likely in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Another possibility would be Foz do Douro, which although further out, seemed to have quite a frequent bus service.
Another possibility would be Foz do Douro, which although further out, seemed to have quite a frequent bus service.
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We stayed here and loved it http://www.vitoriavillage.com
They have apartments as well.
Loved Porto, you can see our pics here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gi...57648961467343
Happy planning!
They have apartments as well.
Loved Porto, you can see our pics here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pug_gi...57648961467343
Happy planning!
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We are wanting to use Marriott points which means we'd stay at AC Hotel Porto. I realize it isn't in the tourist area but rather by the stadium. I know that the metro station isn't far and that seems like a reasonable way to get into main part of Porto. Or taxis; is Uber there?
This is for May 2018
With Marriott's stay 5 get 1 night free, it is really a great deal.
Input?
This is for May 2018
With Marriott's stay 5 get 1 night free, it is really a great deal.
Input?