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hill with old town of Porto and river Douro at sunset, Portugal

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Portugal's second city

Portugal‘s second city is one of Europe’s most charming. Built on a steep riverbank, a jumble of colourful medieval houses hug the calm waters of the Douro River where wooden boats bob on the surface and people spill out of its cafes and bars, more often than not with a glass of the wine that gave the city its name.

Wind your way through the cobbled streets of the ancient Baixa district, lined with baroque churches and 19th-century palaces. Porto is a hilly city, meaning there are plenty of vantage points from which to gaze out across the sea of terracotta roofs, through which bell towers and church spires poke their heads.

Arching over the river is the impressive double-decked metal Dom Luis I bridge, linking the medieval city with Vila Nova de Gaia. Here you’ll find centuries old port firms that were founded by British merchant families and are still owned by their successors to this day. For three centuries these warehouses have been producing world-famous port, and no trip to the city is complete without enjoying a tipple or two in one of its many bars.

  • Open-air street cafe on the banks of the River Douro without people
  • Traditional Portuguese egg tart pasty cakes, dessert Pasteis de nata with different portuguese pastry on the cafe store window, pastel de nata
  • Porto, Portugal. Traditional houses with walls, covered with decorative portuguese tiles azulejo.
  • A sunny riverfront with outdoor cafe seating, historic tall buildings, and traditional wooden boats on the water.
  • Old historical houses of Porto. Rows of colorful buildings in the traditional architectural style, Portugal
  • wall of the Carmo church decorated with hand painted tiles from the 19th century in Oporto, Portugal
  • Magnificent sunset over the Porto city center and the Douro river, Portugal. Dom Luis I Bridge is a popular tourist spot as it offers such a beautiful view over the area.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Porto specialists

See Porto's Atlantic beaches

Dip your toes in the Atlantic during a visit to Porto’s beaches

Walk the riverside

Explore the riverside area of Cais da Ribeira

Cross the Dom LuÃ

Walk across Dom Luis I Bridge to the Vila Nova de Gaia district

Wander the historic Baixa district

Wander the scenic and historic Baixa district

Stay out late in Porto

Immerse yourself in the city’s nightlife

A word from one of our experts

Porto is a city like no other. I recommend the district of Baixa for a true historical immersion, while a boat ride down the Douro River with a glass of port wine in hand makes for a brilliant way to end the day.

James Wakelin Senior Travel Designer

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When to visit

Two of the best times to visit Porto are late spring and early autumn, a time when temperatures aren’t too high and there are far fewer tourist crowds than during the high season of July and August.

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