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Porto

Portugal
Port wine, azulejo tiles and riverside charm
From UK
2h 30min
Airport โ†’ City
11 km / 30 min
Day Budget
GBP 55-90
2h 30min
Flight Time
From London
11 km
Airport Distance
~30 min by metro
EUR
Currency
Euro
26 C
Summer
Warm Atlantic coast
GBP 55-90
Day Budget
Mid-range traveller
Apr-Jun
Best Time
Warm before peak heat
Type C/F
Power Plugs
230V ยท UK adapter needed

What to see & do

Ribeira
Colourful riverside old town
Livraria Lello
Stunning neo-Gothic bookshop
Port Wine Cellars
Tastings across the Douro
Clerigos Tower
Baroque bell tower views
Sao Bento Station
Azulejo tile masterpiece

From airport to city

OPO
Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport
Gateway to the city
Porto Airport sits north of the city with metro links to the centre and Ribeira.
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Metro
Line E to Trindade or Bolhao
30 min
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Taxi
Approx. EUR 25-30 fixed fare
25 min
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Bus
STCP line 601 to Cordoaria
35 min

Where to eat

The Yeatman
Fine Dining
Michelin

Refined Portuguese cuisine with Douro valley views.

Cafe Santiago
Francesinha
Classic

The definitive spot for Porto's famous francesinha sandwich.

Time Out Market Porto
Market
Hall

Curated food hall with top Porto chefs and producers.

Taberna dos Mercadores
Portuguese
Popular

Cosy Ribeira tavern with excellent petiscos and wine.

Cantinho do Avillez
Modern
Chef

Creative Portuguese plates from chef Jose Avillez.

Nata Lisboa
Bakery
Pastry

Fresh pasteis de nata for a sweet break between sights.

Experiences

Ribeira Walk
Neighbourhood
Free
2 hrs

Wander the colourful riverside lanes and watch rabelo boats.

Port Wine Cellars
Experience
GBP 12
2 hrs

Tour and taste in Vila Nova de Gaia's historic lodges.

Livraria Lello
Culture
GBP 5
45 min

Visit one of the world's most beautiful bookshops.

Clerigos Tower
Viewpoint
GBP 5
1 hr

Climb the baroque tower for panoramic city views.

Sao Bento Station
Architecture
Free
30 min

Admire 20,000 azulejo tiles depicting Portuguese history.

Douro River Cruise
Boat
GBP 12
1 hr

Six bridges cruise along the Douro with city and wine-country views.

Accommodation

Premium GBP 250+/night
The Yeatman

Luxury wine hotel overlooking Porto and the Douro valley.

Wine spa
Douro views
Michelin
Mid-Range GBP 120-180/night
Pestana Porto

Elegant hotel in a converted 16th-century building on the riverfront.

Ribeira
Historic building
Views
Budget GBP 40-75/night
Gallery Hostel

Stylish budget stay with a creative, gallery-like atmosphere.

Private rooms
Art gallery
Central

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