Pocket Rough Guide Porto

Discover the best of Porto with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips, and covers all the key sights such as Ponte de Dom Luís I, Palácio da Bolsa, Torre Dos Clérigos, São Bento Railway Station, The Sé, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors.

The Pocket Rough Guide Porto covers: Ribeira, The Sé, Aliados and Northern Porto, The Baixa, Vila Nova de Gaia, Miragaia and Masserelos, Boavista and the West, Foz do Douro, Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira, Vila do Conde, Amarante.

Inside this travel guide you will find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences for every kind of trip to Porto, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in The Baixa to family activities in child-friendly places, like Miragaia or or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Ribeira.

INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Ribeira, The Sé, Aliados, Boavista, Northern Porto and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Ponte de Dom Luís I and Palácio da Bolsa and hidden gems like Livraria Lello and Jardins do Palácio de Cristal.

DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to The Baixa or Masserelos. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.

HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Porto.

COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you'reout and about exploring Porto.

HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy.

ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Porto, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.