Three tram lines are running in the city from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. approximately (shorter operating hours in winter). The most helpful is the 1 line, which runs alongside the Douro River until Foz do Douro. One single ticket costs 2.50 EUR.
Tip: If you plan on using public transport, it is recommended to purchase the Andante Gold card in one of the Andante stores.
The card costs 6 EUR and allows you unlimited travel during 24 hours within your selected zone (package starting from 4.15 EUR)
Please remember to swap your card on the Andante terminal.

Porto's subway system is tight and useful, but does not cover the entire city. The 5 lines all stop at Trindade station and run every day from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. If you plan on buying single tickets, they must be validated before each trip and they can be used for an hour on the whole network. You may thus change your mode of transportation without extra charges.

All major Portuguese and international car-hire companies have offices at the airport including Cael, while some, such as Europcar, also have offices downtown. Prices start at around €30 per day.

Porto, like most Portuguese cities, is a nightmare to drive in. Roads vary in conditions - from fully paved to cobbled lanes that can make even the shortest of distance seem like a go-kart rally. With that said, keep in mind that the touristic part of the city (the Ribeira and Baixa) are a never-ending maze of narrow streets, short tempered drivers and snakelike alleys. Better to walk (despite the fact that it's very hilly). Also, drivers seem to have forgotten how to drive (apart from pushing the pedals) - therefore, they make their own rules of the road (however, this generally does not apply to young drivers). Be prepared to lose your patience several times whilst driving.[2][3]

The bus network covers a lot. Main terminal stations are Jardim da Cordoaria, Praça da Liberdade and the São Bento station. Single tickets can be bought aboard the bus (1.90 EUR). If you use the Andante card, price goes down to 1.20 EUR. To learn about line, price, plans and schedules, please visit the STCP website.

Despite the narrow alleyways, steep hills and cobbled streets, cyclists are ubiquitous in Porto, and there are some particularly great rides along the Douro on dedicated bike paths from Ribeira to Foz or from Vila Nova de Gaia to Afurada and beyond. Bike rental outlets include Fold 'n' Visit, L&L and Porto Rent a Bike. A full day's rental will set you back around €15. Many also offer guided cycling tours. Vieguini has a great selection of high-quality mountain bikes and also rents motor scooters (€28 per day).

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Porto’s typical dish is a Francesinha. The “Frenchy” is a very special kind of sandwich. Bathed in a tomato-beer sauce, the sandwich has roast beef, ham, linguiça sausage, and is covered in cheese; it’s then accompanied by lots of chips and a beer.

Portugal is named after Porto. The Latin name for Porto was Portus Cale. Then, in the Medieval times, the region north of the Douro was named the “Condado Portucalense” (County of Portucale), which then eventually led to the country of Portugal.

The city’s nickname is Invicta. In Portugal, Invicta stands for unconquered. Why is it Invicta? Porto is called the Invicta because during the 19th century Portuguese civil war, the city withstood a siege of over a year.

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