Best of Porto Self-guided Walking Tour
My self-guided walking tour of Porto encompasses UNESCO World Heritage architecture, history, art, food, port wine, views and shopping.Read More →
2023-11-23
40 Of The Most Amazing Things To Do In Porto
I often get asked about things to do in Porto, especially its ‘must sees’. In my experience, this intriguing city has such a lot to offer that it’s hard to narrow down the selection. It’s a city whose architecture spans millennia with traces of Roman dwellings, plenty of medieval housesRead More →
2023-03-09
Portuguese Camino, Porto – Santiago de Compostela. All You Need To Know
Since hiking both of the two main Portuguese Camino de Santiago pilgrim routes between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, I have advised hundreds of people on their Camino itineraries. This article, as well as the other Camino related guides I’ve written, has helped thousands of hikers to plan their ownRead More →
2023-03-06
How To Get Around Porto Using Tours And Public Transport
One thing you need to know about getting around Porto is that it’s hilly. Fascinating and beautiful too, but be prepared for some steep slopes and steps. Maps don’t show where these sneaky inclines are so unless you’re very familiar with the city, your sightseeing route could easily involve anRead More →
2022-08-16
The Best Ways To Get From Lisbon To Porto
When planning a trip to Portugal, many people look at Lisbon and see that the second largest city, Porto, doesn’t seem very far away. In fact, the distance from Lisbon to Porto is 197 miles by car, 170 if you fly, although that’s not the best way to travel fromRead More →
2022-07-05
Day Trip From Porto: Peneda-Gerês National Park
One highly underrated hiking destination in Europe is Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda-Gerês. Boasting minimal crowds plus secret lagoons and waterfalls to discover, this is one experience that you don’t want to miss out on. In Peneda-Gerês you can experience seemingly untouched nature as well as a healthy dose ofRead More →
2021-12-07
Insider Guide To Golf Courses In Porto and the North of Portugal
Our golf travel expert, Andy Waple, is back with another helpful golfing guide. This time, the spotlight is on the golf courses in the north of Portugal. Golf in Porto and the North Porto is one of the oldest cities in Europe yet it is a mere babe when itRead More →
2019-07-23
3-Day Taste Of The Minho Tour (From Porto)
The verdant and utterly gorgeous Minho region of Northern Portugal is possibly my favourite part of the country. I could spend weeks (or even live) there but if you don’t have the luxury of so much time, I’ve created a 3-day Minho itinerary that covers some of its best bits.Read More →
2019-07-04
Douro Valley Day Trip From Porto: What To Expect From A Luxury Group Tour
If you only have one day to explore the Douro Valley, a day trip from Porto will give you a taste of its beauty, culture and gastronomy that will linger in your memory and make you yearn to return (see below for other options if you have more time to spare). Read More →
2019-03-07
