The ultimate guide to the best Porto neighborhood for you
5 min read • Jul 15, 2022
If you’re planning a trip to Porto and want an overview of the best neighborhoods to stay in, start off with our pick of the top 5 districts.
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- Porto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradouros
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.
- The best of Porto’s city parks for camellias, river views and canopy walks
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.
- Day trips from Porto for sipping wine, learning Portuguese history and pastry tasting
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.
- The best museums in Porto offer a unique look at 3000 years of history
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.
- The 15 best things to do in Porto: art, architecture, and tasty treats
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.
- 13 things you need to know before traveling to Porto
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.
- Experience the best of Porto on this 4-day itinerary
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.
- The best ways to get around Porto and enjoy the views along the way
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.
- 5 not-to-be-missed beaches outside of Porto
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.
- The best times to visit Porto for sunshine, fado and festival fun
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.
- 10 of the best free things to do in Porto: seaside strolls, street art and sunsets
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.
- Best places to eat in Porto
6 min read • Mar 4, 2020
Porto played an indispensable role in helping Portugal find its newfound foodie foothold. Here are its best restaurants.
- How to get off the beaten path in Porto
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.
- How to live like a Local in Porto
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…
- 11 secret gardens in Porto
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,…
- The 10 coolest bars to drink at in Porto
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…
- PPorto on a plate: a perfect day in Portugal's food capital
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…
- UUrban treasures in Porto
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 –…