Porto, Portugal

Porto is a perfect getaway destination. Its gastronomy and wines are of the upmost quality.

It is the most prominent city in northern Portugal, and the second most important in the country, after Lisbon, the capital.

Awarded in 2020 as Europe’s Leading City Break Destination, Porto is a small, pleasant and walking-friendly city. It has more than 100 kilometers of coastline, a “World Heritage” historic downtown and a centuries-old wine tradition that grant it a distinctive charm.

Visit its monuments, enjoy a glass of port wine overlooking the Douro river, savor one of its superbs restaurants and if you have time to spare, visit the most interesting places nearby, with these day trips from Porto to Braga, Guimarães, Coimbra, and specially, the Douro Valley region, where you can get to know the place where the wine that ends in Porto’s Wine Cellars is made. When you are back at night, delight your ears with a beautiful fado concert in Porto.

Also, don’t forget to check its amazing architecture, with classics like the Porto’s outstanding Bridge D Luiz I, Clerigos Tower, Saint Francis Church and the tiny colored houses in the Ribeira’s river front. For modern architecture, don’t miss the Casa da Música upside down theatre, and the beautiful Serralves Foundation Museums.

As an ending note, if you are coming with all your family, here’s a few tips on things to do in Porto with kids.

If you’re travelling to Europe, you can also check our Paris Travel Guide.