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Explore the best of Porto in these top 5 neighborhoodsMar 15, 2024 • 4 min read
From sightseeing to places to stay, get to know the vibrant city of Porto with this neighborhood guide.
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activities15 of the best things to do in PortoFeb 24, 2024 • 9 min read
Experience the best that Porto has to offer with this list of the top things to do.
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food and drinkWhat to eat where in Porto, Portugal’s best place for fine dining on a budgetSep 8, 2023 • 7 min read
Porto is finally commanding global attention for its food scene, particularly in fine dining. Here's what to eat and where to try it.
shoppingPorto in 5 Shops: quirky souvenirs, textiles and traditionsMay 9, 2023 • 4 min read
Porto's best independent shops pull shoppers in some unexpected, quirky directions
- toursGive it a try: why you need to discover Porto's worst architecture on this tour
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.
budget travelSpending diaries: What I spent on a cheap-ish weekend trip to Porto, PortugalFeb 3, 2023 • 4 min read
How to eat well, go sightseeing, get around and even take a day trip for under 300 euros.
budget travelPorto on a budget: from metro tickets to miradourosJul 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.
activitiesThe best of Porto’s city parks for camellias, river views and canopy walksJul 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.
road tripsDay trips from Porto for sipping wine, learning Portuguese history and pastry tastingJul 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.
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museumsThe best museums in Porto offer a unique look at 3000 years of historyJul 2, 2022 • 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.
artExperience the best of Porto on this 4-day itineraryJun 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.
destination practicalitiesThe best ways to get around Porto and enjoy the views along the wayJun 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.
- activities5 not-to-be-missed beaches outside of Porto
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.
art10 of the best free things to do in Porto: seaside strolls, street art and sunsetsJun 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.
foodBest places to eat in PortoMar 4, 2020 • 5 min read
Porto played an indispensable role in helping Portugal find its newfound foodie foothold. Here are its best restaurants.
architectureHow to get off the beaten path in PortoSep 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.
foodHow to live like a Local in PortoApr 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…
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food11 secret gardens in PortoJun 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,…
foodThe 10 coolest bars to drink at in PortoJan 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…
- foodPorto on a plate: a perfect day in Portugal's food capital
Aug 13, 2015 • 5 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…
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