Porto Portugal

Porto: Events & Festivals

February
There is a large film festival held in Porto every February, drawing in visitors from all over the filmmaking world.

The second largest city in Portugal is Porto, or Oporto, and offers visitors many things to do and see. Porto Portugal is the entryway to the Douro Valley, Minho and Trás-os-Montes. The wine-making region of Vila Nova de Gaia is worth spending a few days in for sightseeing. Vila Nova de Gaia in Porto is where Port wine is mixed and aged and where visitors can try the different varieties. Porto is the heart of wine production in the country and is the best place to taste and purchase the famous port wine. The Vila Nova de Gaia in Porto Portugal is also a great area from which to take a Douro River cruise.

Porto, like any other European city, is bursting with culture, art and history from the many churches, museums and landmarks within it and witness a number of Porto festivals throughout the year. However, to truly experience Porto, one needs to witness traditions and customs of the natives. Many tourists time their travel to be able to take part in the many Porto festivals. Here are some of the most interesting ones. If you are planning a visit to Porto, it would be great to time your trip on the festival that intrigues you the most.

 


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