Porto Travel Stories

Jul 14, 2025 • 7 min read

Meals in Porto mean fresh fish, spicy hot dogs veggie-friendly dishes and more. Here are the city's best restaurants.

Jul 5, 2025 • 6 min read

Porto is an ideal launch pad to visit other towns, cities and regions in northern Portugal. Here are six great day trips.

Jul 4, 2025 • 5 min read

If you’re looking for the best beaches around Porto for seaside strolls, birdwatching and surfing, don’t miss these top 5 destinations.

Jun 29, 2025 • 5 min read

Lisbon’s northern rival, Porto is a dynamic city of medieval lanes, sun-dappled plazas, lofty viewpoints, and great museums. Here's our pick of the best.

Jun 24, 2025 • 4 min read

Porto’s green spaces boast public artworks, beautiful blooms, fun attractions for kids, fantastic views and more. These are the best parks in Porto.

May 28, 2025 • 6 min read

Plan your budget travels to Porto with our money-saving tips.

May 14, 2025 • 8 min read

Porto needs only four days to steal your heart with its riverside promenade, cafes and cocktail bars, galleries and wine cellars, and endless tile facades.

Apr 17, 2025 • 6 min read

Porto's history, hills and hipster allure always fascinate. Here are a few things to know before you arrive in this sensational city.

Apr 11, 2025 • 5 min read

Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.

Mar 12, 2025 • 7 min read

When travelers set their sights on Portugal, two cities typically come to mind: Porto and Lisbon.

Jan 6, 2025 • 7 min read

Northern Portuguese classics and food that's hard to find in Lisbon.

Dec 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Porto is the perfect weekend escape. Find out what to see, do and eat on a long weekend in Porto.

Nov 29, 2024 • 5 min read

The bus and metro are the easiest ways to get around this big city – though slower transport options offer a way to get in more picture-perfect views.

May 9, 2023 • 4 min read

Porto's best independent shops pull shoppers in some unexpected, quirky directions

Mar 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Austin Bush discovers why Porto’s “Worst Tour” might be the perfect way to get under the skin of Portugal’s second city.

Feb 3, 2023 • 4 min read

How to eat well, go sightseeing, get around and even take a day trip for under 300 euros.

Jul 13, 2022 • 7 min read

The top 13 ways to save money on a trip to Portugal's captivating northern city. Here's how to visit Porto on a budget.

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

From exploring street art to enjoying wonderful panoramic views at sunset, here are the best free things to do in Porto.

Sep 17, 2019 • 6 min read

Whether you’re a return visitor to Porto or you just want to avoid the crowds, put on your exploring shoes and discover Porto’s less-trodden paths.

Apr 9, 2018 • 4 min read

The warmth of Portuguese people prompted Lonely Planet Local Emily McAuliffe to plant roots in Porto in 2016. In search of culture and adventure, she…

Jun 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Don’t let Porto’s architecture fool you. At face value its slender buildings appear to house little more than pokey apartments or hole-in-the-wall cafés,…

Jan 3, 2017 • 4 min read

At first glance, Porto’s appeal may be in its old-school character, but interspersed between the city’s timeworn buildings is a scattering of hip and…