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Porto

Colorful tiled facades, port wine cellars, and the dramatic Douro River valley make Porto a soul-stirring destination. Less polished than Lisbon, that's its charm.

Best Time to Visit
May to September
Daily Cost Range
$35 — $180
Budget Average
$75/day mid-range

Top Tips

  • Cross the Dom Luís I Bridge for views and port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Ride the vintage tram along the river to Foz do Douro
  • Try francesinha — Porto's signature gut-busting sandwich
  • São Bento train station has stunning azulejo tiles — free to visit

3-Day Sample Itinerary

1
Ribeira, Dom Luís Bridge, port wine cellars
2
Livraria Lello, Clérigos Tower, Bolhão Market
3
Douro Valley wine tour or Foz do Douro beach

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