Meanwhile in the town just south of the Porto city center, Vila Nova de Gaia, you'll happen upon beaches with soft white sand and conditions more suitable for swimming. The beaches of Vila Nova de ...

Once you're in the city center, you can explore on your own two feet. Porto's nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), which is located on the northwestern edge of the city.

We hope that this Getting Around Porto Portugal post inspires you. Image by Nuno Lopes on Pixabay Metro: The metro system is clean, efficient, and covers most of the city center, making it a great ...