--- title: "Incentive destination: Porto, Portugal" description: Porto is a city on the rise - without the crowds of Lisbon and the Algarve, Porto offers more culture and an insight into traditional Portugal. There are amazing wine bars and rooftop restaurants that would take your breath away. Porto is an amazing incentive destination, read our blog to find out more... image: https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/porto.jpg --- Want to talk about your event? give us a call on: [+44 (0)1753 833 811](tel:+441753833811) *x* [![Penguins Events Ltd](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Penguins-sep16/images/logo.png?width=193&height=40&name=logo.png "Penguins Events Ltd")](https://www.penguins.co.uk/) ** ** ### Contact us ** ### Subscribe # Incentive destination: Porto, Portugal 21 Nov 2018 | by [Sophie Darbon](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/author/sophie-darbon) Porto, Portugal's second largest city, is a fantastic location offering an authentic Portuguese experience. With the River Douro at its core, the city is flanked by stunning architecture including bridges and monument, cladded in typical patterned tiles, and graced with flowering balconies hovering above quaint streets. This area of Portugal is often less explored by  travellers, allowing us to introduce guests to the city and all of its delights. Gastronomy and port wine are the heart and soul of the city. On the opposite side of the River Douro are many port cellars that are home to a plethora of vintage ports. Further a field, in the countryside are traditional wine estates nestled under the hills. The city of Porto offers many activities from tram ride city tours, to boat excursions and climbing the famous Arrabida bridge. Every June the festival of St John takes place and the city truly comes alive. Thousands of Portuguese nationals flock to the city to celebrate together, barbequing sardines on the streets and watching the spectacular fireworks light the night sky over the River Douro. Combining an incentive with this annual event means that your guests get an opportunity to experience life amongst the locals enjoying their traditions and very unique celebrations. -  Direct flights - GMT +/- 0 - 2 hours 30 from LON - Best in spring/summer  In Porto, Portugal you must: - Venture out into the surrounding countryside to visit a traditional Quinta – wine estate - Take to the waters on Douro River to explore the city from a new perspective - Climb the Arrabida bridge or self-drive around the city in Go cars ![Sophie Darbon](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hubfs/Design_By_Blend/About%20Us/Team/Sophie.png) #### By Sophie Darbon Sophie began her career in events back in 2010 after graduating from Bournemouth University with a BA in Events Management. Sophie is passionate about all events but particularly loves working in incentive travel.[More articles](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog/author/sophie-darbon) by Sophie Darbon [< back to blog](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog) - [Reward and Recognition, Incentives](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/topic/reward-and-recognition-incentives) - [Destinations](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/topic/destinations) - [Employee Engagement](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/topic/employee-engagement) - [Employee Motivation](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/topic/employee-motivation) #### RECOMMENDED POSTS [How To Get Your CEO To Take Reward And Recognition Seriously](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/how-to-get-your-ceo-to-take-reward-and-recognition-seriously) [How To Make Your Incentive Sustainable](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/how-to-make-your-incentive-sustainable) [Travel incentives: looking to the past to predict the future](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/travel-incentives-looking-to-the-past-to-predict-the-future) [Conscious incentive travel in a post-pandemic landscape](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/conscious-incentive-travel-in-a-post-pandemic-landscape) [Are people more incentivised for trips when they can bring a partner?](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/are-people-more-incentivised-for-trips-when-they-can-bring-a-partner) #### SHARE THIS BLOG POST: [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penguins.co.uk%2Fincentive-travel-blog%2Fincentive-destination-porto-portugal%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penguins.co.uk%2Fincentive-travel-blog%2Fincentive-destination-porto-portugal%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penguins.co.uk%2Fincentive-travel-blog%2Fincentive-destination-porto-portugal%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Incentive%20destination%3A%20Porto%2C%20Portugal) ### Like what you've read? [SUBSCRIBE](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/incentive-destination-porto-portugal#) [![Penguins Logo](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Penguins%20(2023)/RS20188_Penguins_logo_MASTER_2COLOUR%20(1).png?width=1434&height=480&name=RS20188_Penguins_logo_MASTER_2COLOUR%20(1).png "Penguins Logo")](https://www.penguins.co.uk/) © penguins 2026 ### Services [event management](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/event-management) [event production](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/event-production) [event digital](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/event-digital) [corporate events](https://www.penguins.co.uk/corporate-events) [reward and recognition](https://www.penguins.co.uk/services/reward-and-recognition) ### Events [conferences](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/conferences) [sales kick-offs](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/sales-kick-offs) [product + brand](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/launch-events) [experiential](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/experiential) [gala dinners](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/gala-dinner) [incentive travel](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/incentive-travel) [awards](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/award-ceremonies) [exhibitions](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/exhibitions) ### [Results](https://www.penguins.co.uk/results) ### [About Us](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/incentive-destination-porto-portugal#) ### Clients [professional services](https://www.penguins.co.uk/sector/professional-services-events)[automotive](https://www.penguins.co.uk/sector/automotive-events)[healthcare](https://www.penguins.co.uk/sector/healthcare-events)[retail](https://www.penguins.co.uk/sector/retail-events) ### [Case Studies](https://www.penguins.co.uk/case-studies) ### [Events Blog](https://www.penguins.co.uk/blog) ### [Travel Blog](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog) ### [About Us](https://www.penguins.co.uk/about-us) ### [Contact Us](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/incentive-destination-porto-portugal#) - [**01753 833811](tel:+441753833811) [GET IN TOUCH](https://www.penguins.co.uk/incentive-travel-blog/incentive-destination-porto-portugal#) - Midlands - [212 Ikon Estate Droitwich Road Hartlebury DY10 4EU](https://goo.gl/maps/8nHHjJh9LKu) - [**Find on map](https://goo.gl/maps/8nHHjJh9LKu) - London - [8 Dean Street Soho London](https://goo.gl/maps/8nHHjJh9LKu)[W1D 3RW](https://goo.gl/maps/8nHHjJh9LKu) -  [**](https://goo.gl/maps/8nHHjJh9LKu) [![Penguins Incentive Travel](https://www.penguins.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Design_By_Blend/Homepage/penguins-incentive-travel-logo-revs.png?width=141&name=penguins-incentive-travel-logo-revs.png "Penguins Incentive Travel")](https://www.penguins.co.uk/events/incentive-travel) [Privacy Policy](https://www.penguins.co.uk/privacy-policy) | [Cookies](https://www.penguins.co.uk/cookies) Website by Blend