Baiao: A Vacation town in Porto
Baiao is a municipal town in the economic district of Porto in Portugal. Baiao, PT, located in the northern part of the country is dividing into 14 smaller parishes. Baiao, PT has diverse natural resources. The mountains in Baiao, PT are vast and lush which are visited by tourists during summers and pleasant weathers for hiking. The mountains in Baiao, PT also serve as an observatory. Because of the location of Baiao, PT, the elevated portion has a scenic view of the calm waters. Baiao, PT serves as a vacation place for many in Porto because of its nearness to the metro but also to the isolation to the bustling activities.
Best Time to Visit
The busiest time of the year for Baiao, PT is in the eve of June 23 because of the fest of Festa de São João do Porto or known as the Festival of St John of Porto. Thousand of tourists especially devotees attends this celebration yearly.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Baiao Municipal Museum is a place to find the history of the municipality. The museum is a small place but it tells a lot of stories of the city. Take a short rest in the Garden of Saint Bartholomew before continuing to a tour in the city. A little up in the valley, the Igreja de Baiao is a Romanesque style church, which was built in the late 13th century on top of a ruin. End the day with a good rest in good hotels such as the Douro Palace Hotel Resort and Spa and Hotel Comércio.