Porto
Portugal – Northern Coast
Porto, Portugal’s second city, is a charming blend of history, culture, and riverside charm. Famous for its Ribeira district along the Douro River, the city is filled with colourful houses, narrow cobbled streets, and scenic waterfront cafés. Porto is also renowned for its wine heritage, particularly Port wine, with numerous cellars offering tastings and tours across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia.
The city combines historic architecture with modern attractions. Highlights include the Clérigos Tower, São Bento Railway Station with its stunning azulejo tiles, and the contemporary Casa da Música concert hall. A short drive along the Douro Valley reveals rolling vineyards and scenic landscapes, perfect for wine tours and river cruises.
Top Things to Do in Porto:
- Wander the historic Ribeira district and enjoy riverfront cafés
- Visit Port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Climb the Clérigos Tower for panoramic city views
- Admire the tiled interiors of São Bento Station
- Explore the contemporary Casa da Música concert hall
- Take a scenic river cruise along the Douro Valley
4* Vila Gale Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal
Location
The modern hotel is situated close to a large shopping centre in the heart of Oporto, about 1.5 km form the centre Praça da República. Links to the transport network can easily be reached on foot lying about 50 m away. The airport is 15 km from the hotel.
Facilities
19 suites, 13 single rooms and 260 double rooms are located on 21 storeys and can be reached by 4 lifts. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Services such as a baggage storage service and a safe ensure a comfortable stay. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Rooms
Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. The rooms have a double bed and a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex (for a fee) guarantees comfortable swimming with its indoor area and pleasantly heated water. The sun loungers are perfect for soaking up some sun. A hot tub can soothe sore muscles (for a fee). The hotel offers indoor sporting activities such as billiards or, for a fee, a gym. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments.
Meals
The hotel includes a non-smoking restaurant and a bar. The hotel offers a wide range of catering options. Half board and full board can be booked. At breakfast and lunch, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
