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Escape to Porto at Easter

You know what to do this Easter? Don't you have the budget to take a mini-vacation in style these four days? You do not have to worry. We propose a plan that we know you will love: visit Porto with your motorhome.

Traveling by motorhome It has many advantages. From the flexibility from moving wherever you want, to sharing the holidays with your four-legged friends, there are many things that you will love about being able to explore new places in your house on wheels.

And what can we say about Porto that you don't know? This city ​​on the coast of Portugal, Famous for its impressive bridges and its wine, it is a delight that everyone should visit at least once in their life.

Today we tell you how you can get the most out of your vacation by telling you the main places that you can't miss when you go to visit Porto in 4 days with your motorhome.

Porto in Portugal by motorhome. Photo pexels-magda-ehlers-2549573

Tour Porto by motorhome in 4 days

As the owner of a motorhome, a tour that allows you to get to know Porto and its surroundings should never be missing from your travel agenda. This way of traveling not only represents a great savings on travel and accommodation, but it gives you the opportunity to get to know this magnificent area in a different way.

1. First day: the historic center of Porto

There's nothing like first contact with a place to explore its old town. When you pass by with your motorhome you can witness from afar the impressive facades of the city's buildings, so don't waste time and when you set foot on land come and observe the Town hall or Stock Exchange Palace.

Walk the Bolhao market, go up to the Clerigos Tower and admire the original tiled facades of the city's churches, such as the Chapel of Souls or the Iglesia de san ildefonso.

If you are a fan of the book series Harry Potter, you can not miss the Lello bookshop, whose corridors and shelves are reminiscent of the famous Hogwarts castle. Also come to the University of Porto, where you can see its students in a uniform very similar to the magical school, with a cape and black tie!

2. Second day: Get to know the Ribeira

After a restful sleep in the comfort of your motorhome, get ready to tour one of the most famous and representative neighborhoods from Porto, the Ribeira. What makes this area special are its adorable colorful houses, but nearby you will also find some of the best port wine cellars that you can visit to learn how the famous broth is made. Book a tour of the Cálem or Cockburn's wineries, where you can even do a tasting.

Nearby is the Teleferico de Gaia, in which you can climb to move to the Jardim do Morro, a cozy green space where you can take a break while enjoying the views of the city. To return to the Ribeira area, you just have to cross the Don Luis I bridge, a walk that will allow you to admire the Casa do Infante, where Henry the Navigator was born.

3. Third day: Discover the Venice of Portugal

Start your motorhome and start the third day of your visit in Aveiro, one of the most beautiful coastal cities of all country. Popularly known as the Portuguese venice, through the canals that run through the streets of the city. Rock in the waters in a quiet ride on typical barges from there, the moliceiros, very similar to Italian gondolas, to make the experience unforgettable.

Take advantage of the visit and walk the streets of Aveiro where you can be enthralled by the imposing baroque portal of the Aveiro Cathedral. Learn about the history, art and culture of the area at the Aveiro Museum, located in what was formerly the Convent of Jesus of the Dominican Women's Order from the XNUMXth century. Don't leave without trying the typical dishes of the area in one of the restaurants in the famous Republic Square.

4. Fourth day: Fall in love with the beaches

The last day of Easter arrives, but before setting your motorhome heading home you have to appreciate the Porto beaches. Its rock and golden sand beaches and cold waters are a pleasure for all the senses, especially when the weather allows for a dip.

To not have to go far from the city, you can visit the Beaches of Foz do Douro. Enjoy the incredible opportunity to stroll along the beaches, all of which are listed with a blue flag, which have been recognized for their environmental importance as a protected set. Don't miss Praia Castelo do Queijo, Praia do Molhe or Praia dos Ingleses, for example.

In Foz there is also a lot to see, such as the fort Castelo do Queijo, located on the shores of the beach with which it shares its name, or Castle of São João Baptista, from where you can appreciate views that take your breath away.

We hope that with this guide, even if it is only 4 days, you can Get the most out of your Easter holidays when you travel with your beloved motorhome to the beautiful city of Porto.

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