Travel Guide

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes.

Pre-travel Checklist

Airport

We recommend to fly to Porto airport (OPO) located 30min from the wedding venue.

Accommodation

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the below hotels. When making your reservation please mention our wedding or our promo code to receive a discounted rate. 

Zero Box Lodge Porto

• Box: €60 per night, without breakfast;

• Breakfast: €11 per person.

• Tourist Tax: €3 per person per night.

• Location: Rua do Ateneu Comercial do Porto 13, Porto.

• Promo Code: WEDDING2026.

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Legendary Porto Hotel

• Price range for...
• Single room
: €115 per night.
• Double room: €125 per night.
• Family room: €160 per night.

Children 0 – 6 years free.

• Location: Praça da Batalha 127-130, Porto, Portugal.

• Promo Code:
DANMARRIAGEBB – rate with breakfast;
DANMARRIAGERO – rate without breakfast

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Vincci Ponte de Ferro

• Price range for...
• Double room
: €300 per night.

• Location: Rua do Casino da Ponte 1, 4430-999, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

• Promo Code: DANDYANDMANNY2026.

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Airbnb

In addition to the suggested hotels, explore Airbnb options — an affordable and personalized alternative for guests seeking a unique lodging experience. Airbnb is a online platform that connects travelers with hosts who rent out their homes or rooms.

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Climate

In June, Porto typically enjoys warm and sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from pleasantly mild to moderately hot, and occasional breezes along the coastlines.

You can expect daytime averages ranging from 22°C to 30°C and nighttime lows of 15°C to 20°C.

Time Zone

Porto use time zone UTC+0, so it is 7 hours behind Perth (Western Australia) and 4 hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

Electricity

Portugal runs on a 220V power system, making use of two-pronged plugs and matching sockets.

If you’re arriving from outside Continental Europe, you’ll probably need an adaptor and if you’re country utilizes a different voltage system (110V), you should bring a power transformer as well.

Currency

The currency used in Porto is the Euro (EUR). Banknotes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500, while coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2.

You can view the current exchange rate below:

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Transportation

Porto is a very walkable city, but there are plenty of rideshare services available like Uber. 

Travel Agents

To assist our guests with travel plans for our destination wedding, we’ve partnered with trusted travel agents who specialize in Europe. They will ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.

 

If you need any help, feel free to reach out to them for assistance with your travel plans!

Mari Mazzio

+61 499 902 365

mari.mazzio@flightcentre.com.au

Email

Language

The language spoken in Porto is Portuguese but English is widely spoken by all individuals who work within the tourist industry.

Below are a few basic Portuguese words you will be sure to hear: 

Olá / Hi
Bom dia / Good morning 
Boa tarde / Good afternoon 
Boa noite / Good evening/night
Por favor / Please
Sim  / Yes
Não / No
Obrigada – Obrigado   / Thank you
Desculpa  / Sorry 
Você fala inglês? / Do you speak english? 
Quanto custa? / How much?