This website uses cookies. By continuing to browse on our website you allow the use of cookies. Learn More

Strategic Location

To choose Porto is to choose the West Coast of Europe,
a privileged platform between continents and markets.

Strategically located at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and the Americas, with excellent connectivity by air, land and sea, Porto is an ideal gateway to access the European market, as well as to expand your business to other parts of the world.

Atlantic Vocation

Located on the West Coast of Europe and at the convergence of three continents, Porto is a privileged business platform for East and West, being a transatlantic bridge and central point for important international routes.

Heart of the Northwest Peninsula

Located on the Iberian Peninsula, Porto is Portugal´s second biggest city and the main city of Portugal's Northern Region, one of the country’s economic driver regions.

Porto’s Metropolitan Area is home to 1.7 million people, being considered the only MEGA (Metropolitan European Growth Areas) of the northwest peninsula. It provides access to a market of 3.6 million consumers in Northern Portugal, 10 million in Portugal, and 50 million in the Iberian Peninsula.

Europe’s Nearshore Destination

Porto’s unique location facilitates business whether you go West or East.

Portugal is the nearest European country to the U.S. and South America. It is within the same time zone as the UK and Ireland, with only 1-hour difference from Central European Time and 2-3 hour difference from Brazil and Russia.

European Union Member

Porto offers foreign investors access to one of the largest free trade areas in the world – the lucrative European Union market of nearly 500 million consumers, from 28 countries.

Gateway to Portuguese Speaking Countries

Porto is also a gateway to a market of about 250 million people in the Portuguese speaking countries, such as Brazil, Angola and Mozambique where there is a significant Portuguese presence.

Portuguese Heritage Spread all over the World

Portugal has one-of-a-kind cultural ties to the five continents as a facilitator between different cultures and nations. China and Japan are good examples of these excellent diplomatic relations with Portugal.

Have an enquiry? Get in touch with us for more information and tailored support

More Reasons to Invest...

Competitiveness You can find in Porto a reliable partner to your businesses. KnowMore Innovation Porto is a remarkable place for innovation. KnowMore Talent In Porto, you can find a talented and educated workforce with high levels of... KnowMore Infrastructure With world-class infrastructure, Porto ensures accessibility to all parts of the... KnowMore Quality of Life Porto is not only a good place to invest, but also a good one to live, work and enjoy... KnowMore

Strategic Location

To choose Porto is to choose the West Coast of Europe,a privileged platform between continents and markets.

To choose Porto is to choose the West Coast of Europe,
a privileged platform between continents and markets.