Travel Stories

Jun 13, 2023 • 9 min read

Experience the best that Porto has to offer with this list of the top things to do.

Jun 12, 2023 • 6 min read

See what's happening through the year in Porto with this guide to weather, crowds, prices and events.

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.

Jul 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Whether you’re traveling solo, with kids or on a romantic getaway, don’t miss a visit to Porto’s best city parks.

Jul 5, 2022 • 6 min read

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

Jul 2, 2022 • 6 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 25, 2022 • 8 min read

From riverside wines to old-world patisseries, here’s how to spend a weekend falling hopelessly in love with Portugal's second city.

Jun 25, 2022 • 7 min read

Learn the best ways to get around the city, whether you’re looking for speedy service, eco-friendly travel or transport that offers panoramic views.

Jun 24, 2022 • 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 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.

Mar 4, 2020 • 6 min read

Porto played an indispensable role in helping Portugal find its newfound foodie foothold. Here are its best restaurants.

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…

Aug 13, 2015 • 6 min read

When it comes to talent in the kitchen, Porto knows few rivals in Portugal. With the Atlantic on its doorstep, the Douro vineyards rolling east and the…

Jan 9, 2012 • 2 min read

It never takes long before people realize that Porto is an extraordinary city. Perhaps they will be standing along the Douro River in Villa Nova de Gaia –…