[When is your preferred time to visit Porto?]

When is your preferred time to visit Porto?

1st week of September

2nd week of September

3rd week of September

Mid October

[brokenhearted]

I live a long ways away but it could be something to dream of with more details. Thanks

[Foxberry]

Hi,

Unfortunately I cannot get leave from work mid-October......mums with children are on leave for half-term :-(

Maybe text time.....

Love and hugs
Foxy xx

[Tiffany Dee]

I would love to do a trip, but could only do early in the new year - too many work commitments for the next few month.  Also travelling from South Africa, so a weekend is rather short 

Thanks
Tiff

[Freddygone]

I would like very much to come, but worry about being the only guy. I am in Switzerland. Did you decide on what date for the weekend?

[Mermaid]

What about 14, 15, 16 of October?

I don't want to put the name of the hotel here, in case we get lurkers or stalkers, so please leave your forum name here, or PM me for details.

Freddygone, don't worry about being the only man, we're all in the same situation, which is what counts. Male perspectives on things can be very enlightening, too!

Love, Mermaid

[Voyager]

Hi M
I'm good for those dates, can't wait.

[stayed]

Very, very interested Mermaid... mid Oct. looks pretty good for me.  Haven't looked at any flight stuff yet, only returned to Europe yesterday... so will take a closer look sometime this week.

Hope all is going well... hugs Stayed

[Voyager]

M
Are we definitely on for those dates??? Just want to book my flight as early as possible

[Mermaid]

Yes, let's go for 14-16 October. If anyone wants to spend more time, they can (but I don't know my timetable yet, so can only guarentee that I'll be around at the weekend).

Hotel prices at this time of year will be cheap; A five star spa hotel in the BOAVISTA area of Porto, such as Porto Palácio Congress Hotel & Spa, or the Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa is €210/ €228 for two nights on Bookings.com. Non-spa four-star hotels in the same BOAVISTA area are €110 for two nights. 

Eating out is quite cheap too; €20/ €25 per person on average.

There are metros / buses/ taxis from the airport.

Weather in October can be rainy, but it's unpredictable. It's not usually too cold, with an average temperature of around 21ºc, but bring a raincoat, umbrella and something warmer for evenings. http://www.porto.world-guides.com/porto_weather.html

The old parts of town are interesting to walk around. There are some beautiful old cafés to see, Clerigos tower, Sé Cathedral, Serralves modern Art museum, city tours, old bridges, beach restaurants, and of course, on the other side of the river in Gaia, many Port wine caves with tours and tasting sessions.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189180-Activities-Porto_Northern_Portugal.html

Can you all PM me to tell me what type of hotel/ budget you are aiming for? I don't think it matters too much if some people go for cheaper hotels in the same area (Boavista), because it's not very big.

[valsie]

I am in as long as it is mid october.   Love to meet you.