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Two local favorites are Twin's and Act. Twin's, one of the first clubs in Portugal, caters to
Porto's elite with its chic interior and super modern ambiance. Act, located on Rua de Manuel
Pinto de Azevedo, is known for its fashion and art events as well as its mix of house, pop, and
hip-hop music.
Currency
: Euro.
Currency converter
:
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Best time to go: March through October. The Festa de São Joã, or Saint John Festival, takes
place on June 23
rd
or 24
th
. It is a religious feast day widely celebrated throughout Portugal
during last week of June, but in Porto the festivities are citywide. Everyone crowds the streets
for lively block parties, outdoor music concerts, barbecues, firework shows and of course,
wine drinking. If you want to behave particularly like a local, be sure to also wave a strand of
garlic bulbs. The festival is a tribute to St. John the Baptist and has been a tradition here for
over 600 years!
Nearest airport
:
Porto Airport (OPO)
+351 0229 432400
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
+351 0218 413500
Train:
Alfa express and regional trains
+351 211 023000
Car rentals:
Europcar +351 229 482452
Hertz +351 223 395300
Sixt +351 223 439240
Tours:
Panoramic Porto Tour
Yellow Bus Tours
(hop on hop off).
