What country is Porto?

Porto is the Bordeaux of Portugal and also of France. Porto is a famous port city in northern Portugal, which is located 280 kilometers north of Lisbon, the capital, and only 3 kilometers from the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean. To promote the city of Porto, many people's first impression is famous wine. In fact, as the second largest city in Portugal, Porto is also the commercial and industrial center of the area north of the Montego River. The downtown of Porto was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

In recent years, with the vigorous development of Portuguese immigration policy, more and more people choose to settle in Porto. The Macao-Shenzhen Immigration Association will introduce the specific situation of the city in detail.

1, Porto city profile

Today's Porto is mainly located on the north bank of Douro, expanding outward from the older riverside area. Generally speaking, the climate is mild and humid, which also creates favorable conditions for general fertile soil. Agricultural products are rich in grains, vegetables and trees (Quercus variabilis and olives), wood and related industries, and the production of vinho verde (sparkling wine) also plays an important role in agricultural production. Porto is mainly famous for its wine export. In addition, a considerable part of the population is engaged in manufacturing, and fishing and tourism are also very important.

2. Construction of the city of Porto

Porto has a high population density. Since the late 20th century, large-scale planning and residential development have improved living conditions. Porto has an international airport, which is connected with Lisbon by expressways and high-speed trains. The first line of the municipal subway system was opened in 2002, the second and third lines were put into use in 2005, and then three lines were added.

From the perspective of culture and art, Porto has a university (founded in 19 1 1), regional archives, including the National Museum and a striking museum of contemporary art, as well as an opera house, an art school, a symphony orchestra and several scientific research institutions. The concert hall designed by Dutch architects was opened in 2005. Other contemporary public buildings include city hall, university hospital and football field.

3. Climatic conditions

The climate of Porto belongs to the warm Mediterranean climate in summer, which is influenced by the maritime climate in northern Spain. The climate has many common characteristics with the southern coastal areas: warm and dry in summer and mild and rainy in winter. The temperature is around 20℃ for most of the year, and the annual precipitation is high and concentrated in winter, making Porto one of the wettest cities in Europe. It is usually sunny in summer, and the average temperature is between 16 and 27℃, but it may rise to 38 in occasional heat waves. Nearby beaches are usually cooler and windy than downtown. The average temperature in summer is several degrees lower than that in Barcelona, Florence and other Mediterranean regions with higher latitudes. In winter, the temperature is generally between 5: 00 a.m. and 15℃ in the afternoon, and rarely drops below 0℃ at night. Although it is sunny for a long time, it often rains.

4. food

Porto has many traditional Portuguese cuisines. The typical dish of this city is cod, which is very popular in Portugal. Francesinha, a famous local popular snack, is a sandwich with several kinds of meat covered with cheese and a special seasoning made of beer and other raw materials. Port wine is an internationally famous wine and a sweet wine.

As far as the cost of living is concerned, Porto is obviously lower than Lisbon, and the house price is much cheaper. For applicants who want to immigrate to Portugal, Porto is obviously one of the better choices.