The city is located in the estuary of the Douro river in northern Portugal. The largest city in the region, Porto is considered the economic and cultural heart of the entire region. The city, which had an estimated population of about 240,000 (2008), lies at the centre of the political Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto, with a population of slightly more than 2.0 millions (est. 2008), and of a broader metropolitan agglomeration (including the city of Braga) with over 2.9 million inhabitants in the 2001 census. Ribeira, the historic Centre of Porto, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1996). One of Portugal\\\'s most internationally famous products, Port wine, was named after the city because it was originally shipped from the area or, more precisely, from Vila Nova de Gaia, a city just across the river which belongs to the same conurbation. The country was also named after the Latin name of this city, Portus Cale Porto is well known for its enterprising spirit, characteristic

The city is located in the estuary of the Douro river in northern Portugal. The largest city in the region, Porto is considered the economic and cultural heart of the entire region. The city, which had an estimated population of about 240,000 (2008), lies at the centre of the political Greater Metropolitan Area of Porto, with a population of slightly more than 2.0 millions (est. 2008), and of a broader metropolitan agglomeration (including the city of Braga) with over 2.9 million inhabitants in the 2001 census. Ribeira, the historic Centre of Porto, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1996). One of Portugal\\\'s most internationally famous products, Port wine, was named after the city because it was originally shipped from the area or, more precisely, from Vila Nova de Gaia, a city just across the river which belongs to the same conurbation. The country was also named after the Latin name of this city, Portus Cale Porto is well known for its enterprising spirit, characteristic culture, people, and local cuisine. Porto district is one of the most industrialised districts in Portugal, and Maia, one of Porto\\\'s satellite cities, has one of the largest industrial parks in the country.

Porto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal, the port where the Port wine meant to arrive from the upper part of the Douro River where it is made, and then exported to the world. Located at right margin of the Douro river right in front of the city of Vila Nova de Gaia where the world's famous Port wine cellars are located, and to which is linked by the D. Luís I bridge (designed by Eiffel), Porto has been a important city since the beginning of the nationality, because of its economic and strategic importance. It also originated the name of Portugal (Portus + cale = Portucale = Portugal) Build in granite from the margins up to the hill, the historic city is very peculiar and his architecture and monuments are a mirror of their inhabitants and their way of leaving. The city has recently been awarded the best destination in Europe in 2012 by international tourist magazines and the night life is really a must. A great place to spend your holidays, no matter you go for the beach, sightseeing

Porto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal, the port where the Port wine meant to arrive from the upper part of the Douro River where it is made, and then exported to the world. Located at right margin of the Douro river right in front of the city of Vila Nova de Gaia where the world's famous Port wine cellars are located, and to which is linked by the D. Luís I bridge (designed by Eiffel), Porto has been a important city since the beginning of the nationality, because of its economic and strategic importance. It also originated the name of Portugal (Portus + cale = Portucale = Portugal) Build in granite from the margins up to the hill, the historic city is very peculiar and his architecture and monuments are a mirror of their inhabitants and their way of leaving. The city has recently been awarded the best destination in Europe in 2012 by international tourist magazines and the night life is really a must. A great place to spend your holidays, no matter you go for the beach, sightseeing, historic, monumental or river boat tour or if you mix with the local people, feel the beat of the city and experiment their food, wines, their way of living and their culture.
Definitely, it is not just fantastic for Summer but a great place to stay during the whole year.