Visit this stunning destination for a weekend break and home to Europe's cheapest pints

Looking for somewhere to go this year, then this place has direct flights all over the UK.

By Chloe Dobinson, Lifestyle Reporter

Rear view of a man looking at Porto cityscape from above, Portugal

There's plenty to see and do in Porto (Image: Getty)

Looking for somewhere to travel this year? Well, look no further we have some travel inspiration for you.

Even better it isn't far to travel by plane and beer is pretty cheap to buy.

New research from 70 European cities has found Porto in Portugal to be the cheapest place to get a half-litre of beer. Seeing as the average pint costs a shocking £6.50 in London this will be music to people's ears.

Can you guess how much it costs in Porto?

Well, a beer over there will set you back £1.72 on average. A staggering difference compared to London we know.

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Clerigos Church and Tower view from Cathedral church of Santa Maria do Porto - Sé Cathedral of Porto, Porto, Portugal

It is the second biggest city in Portugal (Image: Getty)

While Porto is home to the Super Bock Brewery, the city plays host to an annual beer festival in June.

For beer lovers, the festival has earned itself seventh place on DFDS’s list of must-visit spots.

But Porto has more to offer than cheap beer if you're after some history and culture then this is the place to go.

Igreja do Carmo, the vintage church in Porto city, Portugal

There is history and culture to see in Porto (Image: Getty)

What to do in Porto?

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal just behind Lisbon.

It is pretty easy to get about too by foot or by bike and you can head across the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia where you can tour the cellars and try the wine which has given Porto UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

The city has plenty of vineyards- to visit throughout the Douro Valley offering brilliant tastings and tours.

Elsewhere if food is more you're thing then you'll want to head to Mercado do Bolhão market to taste the region’s delicacies.

This includes seafood, Francesinha sandwiches (which are made from an assortment of hot meats) and Pastéis de Nata (which is the Portuguese version of an egg custard tart).

You can also relax and chill at Matosinhos Beach which is just 20 minutes from the city centre.

What's the weather like in Porto?

Ok, anywhere is pretty much better than the UK now, right?

Well, the weather in Porto is much more reliable. July is the warmest month with an average temperature between 20°C and 24°C.

Even better, you’ll get around 10 hours of sunshine a day too perfect for soaking up some summer sun.

But if you're thinking of a winter getaway then January is the coldest month. You can expect temperatures of 6°C and highs of 14°C.

Getting to Porto Thankfully there are several airports which go to the city. You can get direct flights to Porto departing from UK airports like Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, London Heathrow, and London Gatwick.

The flight is only two-and-a-half hours so perfect if you're looking for a short weekend getaway.

Return fares start from £33 in April (at the time of writing) with it being the cheapest month to fly to Porto.

Fares vary throughout the year months like August and September often surpass £100 with peak fares.

You can read the full list for the cheapest pints here

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