How to Find Hotels in Porto Portugal

Too many European vacationers leave Portugal out of their Europe itineraries. Neighboring countries like France and Spain receive far more tourists every year than the small nation of Portugal. This only adds to the charm of Portugal, where you can expect to find beautiful beaches, stunning architecture and a vibrant nightlife, all without the crowds of tourists you'll find in other European countries.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Internet access for making reservations and booking accommodations

Know Your Destination

1. Relax for a while on Portugal's stunning beaches. Long uninterrupted stretches of white sand grace the country's coastline and are a great place to start or finish any holiday.

2. Visit Porto in the spring. Summer is also a great time to visit Portugal, but summer brings more tourists and greater competition for quality accommodations. Autumn and winter are not as pleasant.

3. Convert your currency to euros. The old days of multiple currencies in Europe are gone and have been replaced by the more stable, convenient euro.

Organizing Porto, Portugal Transportation

4. Book a flight directly into Porto for the greatest convenience. Not all carriers fly directly to Porto, however, and you may have to change planes or rent a car in Lisbon.

5. Take the express train from Porto to Lisbon for a look at Portugal's capital. When travelling by train in Portugal, it's a good bargain to purchase a tourist ticket. Tourist tickets can be valid for one, two or three weeks and are a good way to save money on travel expenses.

6. Think carefully about hiring a car in Porto. A private car is a good way to get around Porto to visit attractions and compare available accommodations, but traffic is heavy and local drivers typically tend to ignore many traffic laws.

Choose Your Lodging in Porto, Portugal

7. Know that there is a wide range of accommodations in Portugal. No matter what your budget is, you should have little trouble finding decent, comfortable accommodations in Porto and beyond.

8. Stay at one of Porto's Pousadas. Run by the government, Pousadas offer mid-range accommodations at affordable prices.

9. Reserve a room in a solare just outside Porto. Solares are old mansions that have been turned into guesthouses. They feature clean, comfortable rooms and a quaint charm you can't find at a chain hotel.

Be Familiar with Local Information

10. Tip taxi drivers and bring small gifts if you're invited into someone's home.

11. Sip on local wines. Portuguese wines are tasty and affordable.

12. To book accommodations in Porto, Portugal, call Institute of Tourism of Portugal (ITP), at + 213586400 or visit the link below.