Porto
I've visited Porto three times and absolutely love the city. Since my first visit I've seen it regenerate and become more and more popular with visitors, with new things to do, new hotels and events like the Primavera Sound Porto music festival.
Porto is most famous for its beautiful riverfront, the graceful iron Dom Luís I Bridge and the historic Port wine cellars, but there are lots of other things to do in and around the city centre, plus stunning beaches out on the Atlantic Coast and brilliant day trips.
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Things to do in Porto 2026: top sights, foodie tips and hidden gems
The very best things to do in Porto, tried and tested across my three visits. Includes the absolute must-see sights, foodie tips, fun activities and rainy day ideas.
Is Porto worth visiting? 14 reasons why you'll love Portugal's gorgeous second city
From the first port wine tasting to the last glimpse of the famous bridge, Porto is easy to love and hard to leave.
Matosinhos: the beach town with golden sand near Porto
Matosinhos is a great beach town just 20 min from Porto, with a wide, sandy beach, great food and interesting things to do. See why Matosinhos is worth a visit.
Primavera Sound Porto review: 8 reasons why you should go
What it’s really like to go to the Primavera Sound Porto music festival, Primavera Barcelona’s chilled-out baby sister with sunshine, sea breezes and top bands.
How to travel from Lisbon to Porto by train
Making your holiday in Portugal a twin centre by visiting both Lisbon and Porto is really easy and fun. Here’s how to make it happen.