My older mom and aunt will arrive in Porto on a morning flight, and have to wait a couple of hours for my husband and I to arrive as we are driving up from Lisbon. Does anyone have tips on somewhere they could go for 2-3 hours, as they will have luggage and not be able to check in to our accommodation? Thanks in advance.
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Denver, CO USA
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https://www.rome2rio.com/s/São-Bento-Station/Porto-Airport-OPO
taxi seems the best method for 2 peoplehttp://portoalities.com/en/are-there-luggage-facilities-in-porto/
lockers for storage
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OP
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Yes, I was more so thinking of somewhere peaceful they could go for a couple of hours (they will either taxi or use public transport) with their luggage and relax, have something to eat and have some nice scenery.
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We love Porto, found the most wonderful B&B there, the InPatio Guesthouse.
The São Bento train station is a sight to see on its own. It is centrally located and you could walk to key sights.
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Rhode Island, USA
484 posts
The Majestic Cafe (www.cafemajestic.com) opens at 9:30am. Not sure if this would be an option. If it is, there is outdoor seating as well that would be good for people watching. Indoors is incredible as well. A great way to pass a couple of hours!
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OP
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Has anyone spent time in the Crystal Palace Gardens? Trying to find a website with enough detail, but from what I can piece together, they have a cafe and WiFi, in addition to the lovely scenery of course.
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Porto - Portugal
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Palácio de Cristal: wonderful views, wonderful gardens with trees from allover the world, the only thing that is not nice is the building (it is very ugly, in fact). The coffee house is outdoors (so you need a day without rain), with tables around a lake with chikens and peacocks walking through.