Living in Porto
Areas near to Porto
Alentejo, Algarve, Cascais, Estoril, Lisbon, Madeira, Silver Coast,
Education
Porto is the centre of excellence in the fields of education and research. It is home to the largest university in the country, and stands out for its technological and scientific innovation. The university attracts students from all across the country as well as internationally.
Healthcare
Porto’s advanced healthcare system provides both public and private options. State healthcare is free of charge to EU citizens, with possible minimal costs incurred for specialist treatments. Private healthcare is available to all through private health insurance. The public healthcare is operated and maintained by the state and funded through taxes.
Climate
The Mediterranean climate brings dry, warm summers and cool, mild winters. Occasional heat waves are known to last a few days, but are interrupted with a brief summer rain shower. Peak tourist seasons fall in line with the summer months, from April to September, but temperatures are a few degrees cooler than the coastal cities of Lisbon and the Algarve.
Travel
Porto hosts Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport a mere 14km north of the city. The international airport has flights to all major destinations, with direct flights covering Europe. Travel from the airport to the city is quick and easy through the metro network, this network has 68 stations and is the biggest rapid transit system in the