Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, is in Portugal on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Douro. After Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, Porto is the second largest city in the country. For residents Porto is the unofficial capital, after all, the city gives it's name to the entire country. Porto also has much to offer culturally. Porto translates as "harbour" and Portugal, the "peaceful haven". But a quiet city is Porto now not really! Today, an important industrial and commercial city, Porto looks back on an eventful past. Porto airport is located a few kilometres outside the city, so that you can drive your hire car quickly to reach your holiday destination in Porto.

The old town of Ribeira, Porto is well worth seeing. It was not without reason that it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The city of Porto is characterized by many baroque churches. The landmark is the Torre dos Clérigos. This distinctive clock tower has previously served as an orientation mark to mariners, no wonder it is, with 75 meters, Portugal's highest church tower! Drive your hire car through Porto and experience the atmosphere of this fascinating city on the Atlantic, it must be not only beach holiday!

A discovery tour of Porto is very rewarding. The beautiful facades of the famous “azulejos”, the tiles from the Moorish period are fascinating. Anyone strolling through the streets has a lot to see. But the various museums attract many interesting exhibitions. When you have had enough of them for one day, you can end the evening with a glass of port, the English have brought this drink from Porto to the whole world. But not too much to drink, otherwise you will have to leave your car!