Planning a Trip in Ofir and Fao at Frommer's

Planning a Trip

Arriving

By Train -- There's no direct rail service to Fão or Ofir. Passengers go to Póvoa do Varzim, 15km (9 1/3 miles) south, and continue by bus.

By Bus -- From Porto, buses depart from Auto Viação do Minho, Rua Régulo Megauanha (tel. 25/200-61-21). Three or four buses per day service the area. Trip time is 65 minutes; tickets cost 3.50€.

By Car -- From Póvoa do Varzim, continue north along Route 30.

Visitor Information

The nearest tourist office is the Esposende Tourist Bureau, Avenida Arantes de Oliveira, Esposende (tel. 25/396-13-54; www.cm-esposende.pt). Esposende lies on the opposite bank of the Rio Cávado Estuary from Ofir and Fão. It's open Monday to Friday 9:30am to noon and 2 to 5:30pm September to June, and daily 9:30am to 7pm July and August.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.