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Historic Town House Hotel with River Views
The Pestana Porto Hotel, located in a delightful riverside position, occupies a picturesque group of buildings dating back to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Oporto is a historic city of great charm and romance, and the hotel, in the heart of the city, forms part of the area classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its warm atmosphere, tasteful décor and attentive service, the Pestana Porto Hotel is an ideal base for cruising the river, exploring the streets, and discovering the city’s historic buildings, markets, cafes, museums and tempting variety of shops.
Located at the heart of Oporto, directly opposite the port wine-cellars on the south bank of the river, the hotel is located 20 minutes from the airport, and 5 minutes from the train and subway station of São Bento, offering you all the charm of Ribeira (Porto waterfront esplanade), a picturesque set of buildings of original outline, well lit and standing out from the banks of Douro.
Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and, in recent years, has given Lisbon stiff competition for its popularity amongst tourists. The city is split into two by the Douro River with the South side known as Vila Nova de Gaia, and the North side the main city of Porto. You can move between the two areas via the impressive metal arch Dom Luis I Bridge.
From Vila Nova de Gaia you are treated to spectacular views of Porto and the historic centre, with special designated viewing platforms ideal for any budding photographers. This is also where you will find a majority of the famous Porto wine cellars where you can organise tastings and buy some of the fabulous Port to take home. There are also many restaurants and cafes along the riverside where you can relax and take in the views.
In Porto itself you will find a variety of activities and sights. The Clerigos Tower and Church are set at the top of the city and work as a great reference point to identify whereabouts you are in the city as it can be spotted from most locations. Close to the tower you will find the magnificent Lello & Irmão bookshop with its ornate staircase and packed bookshelves, a must-see for any booklovers. Other fantastic sights around the city include the São Bento train station, whose entrance hall is decorated in the typical blue Portuguese tiles (azuelejos), and the Palácio de Bolsa, a 19th century neoclassical building which was commissioned by the Commercial Association. There are many of these historical treasures that can be found in Porto and the city itself gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1996 thanks to its historic centre.
Porto is also a fantastic base for cruises along the Douro River to enjoy the valley’s fantastic scenery and visits to vineyards. You can pick up day cruises from the city’s riverside quay where you can also find plenty of shops and restaurants.
RIB Beef & Wine Restaurant:
Lunch: 13:00 - 16:00
Dinner: 19:00 - 22:30
RIB Bar: 19:00 - 00:00 (Sunday - Thursday) until 01.00 on Friday, Saturday and public holidays
Vinology Wine Bar: 14:00 - 22:00
Heritage Bar: 11:00 - 21:00
Exit Porto Airport and follow signs for the A4 motorway toward Porto.
Merge onto the A4, then take the exit onto VCI (A1 / IC23) toward Porto Centro.
Stay on the VCI and follow signs for Ribeira / Porto Centro.
Exit toward Ribeira / Cais da Ribeira as you approach the city centre.
Follow signs to Praça da Ribeira, heading down toward the Douro River.
Drive to Praça da Ribeira 1, where Pestana Vintage Porto is located on the waterfront.
Historic Hotel with contemporary interiors in the heart of the Old Town
Former soap and candle factory on the banks of the River Douro
The hotel does not have its own parking, however there is an underground parking lot nearby
Arguably Portugal's most scenic mainland region, the Pousadas and Pestana Hotels of Porto and the North offers guests the chance to enjoy both the natural beauty of the area, as well as the cultural delights of cities like Porto and Guimaraes.
