When it comes to green spots offering respite from the hustle and bustle of city life and offering relaxation with a stroll or recreation through the fun filled amusement activities, the city of Porto has no dearth of parks and gardens. Some of the choicest green attractions of Porto are: Crystal Palace Gardens This favourite tourist attraction gets its name from a former structure made of glass and iron, the Crystal Palace, which was brought down in 1956 and replaced with a domed pavilion, the so-called Pavilhao Rosa Mota. Standing next to this landmark, is the Crystal Palace Gardens which … Continue reading →

Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, is located along the Douro river estuary and being one of the oldest European centres, it has been registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Porto is famous for its port wine. This internationally famous export has been named after Porto itself. When planning a trip to Porto and before making your hotel arrangements, it would be wise to get an idea of the climate of Porto so as to decide which would be the best season for your visit. Porto features the warm-summer Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers … Continue reading →