Family trip to Porto with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

During the reign of Romans, Porto was known as Portus Cale and it was the most important city in the country. Later, the city gave the name to the whole country. Porto is located on both …
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Some experts call the Portuguese cuisine "a peasant type" for its simplicity and density. Meat and fish are the basis of vast majority of national dishes. The main side dish is cabbage, …
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A truly irresistible passion for various holidays and mass celebrations is one of the main national characteristics of local residents. Colorful carnivals, costume balls and parades occur …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Porto and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Porto
♥ Amusement park 'Scorpio' Guimarães, 39.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Parque Aquático de Amarante' Amarante, 44.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Naturwaterpark' Vila Real, 81.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Portugal dos Pequenitos' Coimbra, 106.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Amusement park 'Scorpio' Guimarães, 39.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Parque Aquático de Amarante' Amarante, 44.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Naturwaterpark' Vila Real, 81.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Amusement park 'Portugal dos Pequenitos' Coimbra, 106.5 km from the center. On the map


Aquariums in Porto and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Porto' , 6.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Centre Porto' , 6.3 km from the center. On the map


Zoos and gardens in/near Porto
♥ Zoo 'Parque Biológico de Gaia' Vila Nova de Gaia, 7.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Zoo Santo Inácio' Gaia, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Zoo da Maia' Maia, 9.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Zoo de Lourosa' Lourosa, 18.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Zoo 'Parque Biológico de Gaia' Vila Nova de Gaia, 7.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Zoo Santo Inácio' Gaia, 9.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Zoo da Maia' Maia, 9.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Zoo 'Zoo de Lourosa' Lourosa, 18.2 km from the center. On the map


Famous sights of Porto
Estacao Sao Bento
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
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Distance from Porto center - 0.7 km.
The official opening of the Estacao Sao Bento railway station was in 1916. Earlier there had placed the ancient decrepit monastery. The building looks more like a museum than a railway station. Every day it is visited by hundreds of curious tourists. They take photos of the azulojois walls and the fancy ceiling with moulding. The station is located in the centre of the city. Near it you will see a lot of other outstanding sightseeing. …
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Santa Catarina Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
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Distance from Porto center - 0.9 km.
The pedestrian street starts near the train station. That's a real pleasure to walk there. Tourists go there in search of unusual gifts, jewelry and apparel. Locals love to relax in local cafes and restaurants where the most popular national food can be tasted. The legendary Café the Majestic serving delicious cakes is situated there. Many shops and restaurants are open until late at night. …
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.

27.03.2023
Photogallery of best places of Porto
Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Porto

