Porto guide for visitors and new residents
Porto for visitors and new residents: neighbourhoods, getting around, the Douro valley, food and practical tips for living in Portugal's second city.
What this guide will cover
- Porto, area by area
- Getting around
- Food and wine
- Day trips: the Douro and the coast
- For new residents
Official sources
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- Visit Porto visitporto.travel
- CP — Comboios de Portugal cp.pt
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- Official Transport
CP — Comboios de Portugal
The national rail operator: suburban and regional lines (including Lisbon–Sintra and Lisbon–Cascais) and long-distance Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains.
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Where
- Nationwide
- Official Transport
Metro de Lisboa
Lisbon's four-line metro, including the Red Line to Humberto Delgado Airport. Check the official site for current fares and service changes.
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Where
- Lisbon
- Official Transport
Carris
Operator of Lisbon's buses and historic trams, as well as the city's funiculars and the Santa Justa lift.
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Where
- Lisbon
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