Travel Stories

• budget travel

• connections

7 min read • Jul 13, 2022

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.

• activities

4 min read • Jul 9, 2022

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

• road trips

• destination practicalities

6 min read • Jul 5, 2022

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

• museums

• art and culture

6 min read • Jul 2, 2022

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.

• activities

• art and culture

9 min read • Jun 30, 2022

From finding foodie hot spots to wandering the most beautiful neighborhoods, here are the best things to do in the intricate and exciting city of Porto.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

6 min read • Jun 27, 2022

Prepare for your trip to Porto by reading up on these top 13 tips, covering everything from what to wear to iconic dishes you have to try.

• art

• art and culture

8 min read • Jun 25, 2022

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

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

7 min read • Jun 25, 2022

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.

• activities

• beaches

5 min read • Jun 24, 2022

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

• festivals and events

• art and culture

6 min read • Jun 17, 2022

The cultural dynamo that is Porto has a packed calendar of festivals, concerts, markets and countless other events. Here are the best times to visit.

• art

• art and culture

6 min read • Jun 15, 2022

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

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Mar 4, 2020

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

• architecture

• art and culture

6 min read • Sep 17, 2019

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.

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Apr 9, 2018

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…

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Jun 30, 2017

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,…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Jan 3, 2017

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…

• food

• food and drink

6 min read • Aug 13, 2015

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…

• food

• food and drink

2 min read • Jan 9, 2012

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 –…