If you’re staying in Porto for more than a couple of days, you’ll find a variety of places you can visit as a day trip from Porto. As well as the amazing Douro Valley and Vinho Verde wine regions, you’ll find beaches, nature reserves, medieval cities, Celtic settlements, fishing villages andRead More →
With its prime position on the mouth of the river Douro and its huddle of colourful buildings, Porto is extremely photogenic. Here are my tips for where to find the best views in Porto so you can go home with enviable holiday snaps. Note that my flexible self-guided walking tour of Porto sightsRead More →
Pushed for time but don’t want to miss out on Porto’s ‘must sees’? My self-guided walking tour of Porto gives you a well-rounded selection of the best things to see and do in Portugal’s second city. On the tour, you’ll experience World Heritage architecture, history, art, food, port wine, views and shopping. The flexible itinerary includes moreRead More →
Indoor street art sounds like a contradiction in terms but that’s what’s on offer this month in Porto. 5 floors of the former AXA building in Avenida dos Aliados have been taken over by celebrated national and international street artists. Note: Although the exhibition is over, you can explore the best ofRead More →
When I first wrote about the best viewpoints in Porto, I hadn’t yet been to Serra do Pilar Monastery. The white circular church on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Dom Luis bridge in Porto looks beautiful during the day and orange lighting gives the arches underneath it a magicalRead More →
One of Porto’s claims to fame is its port wine, a fortified wine that comes from the grapes of the Douro valley. If you look across the river from anywhere in the city, you’ll see the names of the biggest brands emblazoned on the red roofs of the port wineRead More →
The town of Matosinhos lies just north of Porto and although it’s considerably smaller and quieter than its more famous neighbour, you’ll find several things to do in Matosinhos, especially if you like low-key destinations. Connection from Porto to Matosinhos is by a metro line that takes just over 30Read More →
You’ve made up your mind and chosen delightful Portugal for your next vacation. How exciting! However, you may be wondering when is the best time to book such a holiday? In other words, how far in advance should you be planning your trip and making reservations? Before the pandemic, travellersRead More →
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking a memorable day trip, my Self-guided Douro Valley Tour Planner will help you unlock the treasures of this captivating region on a DIY day trip from Porto by train. Perfect for a range of budgets. Read More →
