Porto

Sights

• Ribeira – Colourful houses on the banks of the Douro.
• Ponte Dom Luís I – A two-level iron bridge with city views.
• Livraria Lello – One of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.
• São Bento Station – A hall lined with blue azulejo tiles.
• Torre dos Clérigos – A baroque tower with panoramic views.
• Port cellars in Gaia – Cellar tours across the river.

Food & nightlife

• Francesinha – A hearty sandwich with cheese and sauce.
• Mercado do Bolhão – The traditional market hall in the centre.
• Fish in Matosinhos – Grilled fish right by the sea.
• Bifana – A pork sandwich, quick and tasty.

Day trips

• Douro Valley – Terraced vineyards, by train or boat.
• Braga – A cathedral city with the Bom Jesus stairway sanctuary.
• Guimarães – A medieval old town, «the cradle of Portugal».

Good to know

When to go

May–September

Getting around

Metro (also to the airport) and historic trams; the old town is steep.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Plan your trip to Porto together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Portugal

• Lisbon
• Algarve
• Madeira