Porto Travel Stories

Dec 3, 2024 • 9 min read

Explore perfect Porto and find all its wonderful secrets, from a thriving late-night scene to incredible architecture and sunset views.

Nov 29, 2024 • 5 min read

The bus and metro are the easiest ways to get around this big city – though slower transport options offer a way to get in more picture-perfect views.

Jun 19, 2024 • 6 min read

Porto’s history, hills and hipster allure always fascinate. Here are a few things to know before you arrive in this sensational city.

Jun 14, 2024 • 4 min read

Porto's calendar is packed with seasonal celebrations. Choose the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit.

Mar 15, 2024 • 4 min read

From sightseeing to places to stay, get to know the vibrant city of Porto with this neighborhood guide.

Sep 8, 2023 • 7 min read

Porto is finally commanding global attention for its food scene, particularly in fine dining. Here's what to eat and where to try it.

May 9, 2023 • 4 min read

Porto's best independent shops pull shoppers in some unexpected, quirky directions

Mar 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Austin Bush discovers why Porto’s “Worst Tour” might be the perfect way to get under the skin of Portugal’s second city.

Feb 3, 2023 • 4 min read

How to eat well, go sightseeing, get around and even take a day trip for under 300 euros.

Jul 13, 2022 • 7 min read

The top 13 ways to save money on a trip to Portugal's captivating northern city. Here's how to visit Porto on a budget.

Jul 9, 2022 • 4 min read

Whether you’re traveling solo, with kids or on a romantic getaway, don’t miss a visit to Porto’s best city parks.

Jul 5, 2022 • 6 min read

Porto is an ideal launch pad to visit other towns, cities and regions in northern Portugal. Here are five great day trips from Porto.

Jul 2, 2022 • 5 min read

Lisbon’s northern rival, Porto is a dynamic city of medieval lanes, sun-dappled plazas, lofty viewpoints, and great museums. Here's our pick of the best.

Jun 25, 2022 • 8 min read

From riverside wines to old-world patisseries, here’s how to spend a weekend falling hopelessly in love with Portugal's second city.

Jun 24, 2022 • 5 min read

If you’re looking for the best beaches around Porto for seaside strolls, birdwatching and surfing, don’t miss these top 5 destinations.

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

From exploring street art to enjoying wonderful panoramic views at sunset, here are the best free things to do in Porto.

Mar 4, 2020 • 5 min read

Porto played an indispensable role in helping Portugal find its newfound foodie foothold. Here are its best restaurants.

Sep 17, 2019 • 6 min read

Whether you’re a return visitor to Porto or you just want to avoid the crowds, put on your exploring shoes and discover Porto’s less-trodden paths.

Apr 9, 2018 • 4 min read

The warmth of Portuguese people prompted Lonely Planet Local Emily McAuliffe to plant roots in Porto in 2016. In search of culture and adventure, she…

Jun 30, 2017 • 5 min read

Don’t let Porto’s architecture fool you. At face value its slender buildings appear to house little more than pokey apartments or hole-in-the-wall cafés,…

Jan 3, 2017 • 4 min read

At first glance, Porto’s appeal may be in its old-school character, but interspersed between the city’s timeworn buildings is a scattering of hip and…

Aug 13, 2015 • 5 min read

When it comes to talent in the kitchen, Porto knows few rivals in Portugal. With the Atlantic on its doorstep, the Douro vineyards rolling east and the…