48 Hours in Porto, Portugal

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval...

Activities

Torre dos Clérigos

R. de São Filipe de Nery, 4050-546 Porto, Portugal

This tower is Porto’s thing. The monument looks out over the whole of the city, providing the most spectacular views.

Livraria Lello

R. das Carmelitas 144, 4050-161 Porto, Portugal

One of the most famous bookshops in the world, and sits right at the heart of Porto.

Batalha Centro de Cinema

Praça da Batalha 47, 4000-101 Porto, Portugal

An iconic cinema in Praça da Batalha, which has been showing films since 1908. The Batalha reopened at the end of 2022 after a decade of restorations,...

Claus Porto

R. das Flores 22, 4050-262 Porto, Portugal

One of Porto’s most recognised and prestigious century-old brands, located on one of its busiest streets.

National Museum Soares dos Reis

R. de Dom Manuel II 44, 4050-522 Porto, Portugal

One of the most important museums in the country, which has been closed for maintenance since 2019. In April 2023, its grand reopening saw more than...

Parque de Serralves

R. Dom João de Castro 210, 4150-417 Porto, Portugal

An incredibly important national institution in Porto, and a veritable conveyor belt of historical and cultural heritage. The museum is designed by...

Restaurants

Casa Nanda

Rua da Alegria 394, 4000-035 Porto, Portugal

Few things are better about this city than the abundance of family restaurants where you can eat superbly – and this has been one of them for more...

A Margarida

R. Castelo 59, 4450-632 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Open for more than two decades, this traditional Portuguese restaurant serves food you can't get enough of. The service is old-fashioned and...

Adega São Nicolau

R. de São Nicolau 1, 4050-561 Porto, Portugal

We don’t hold back about the stuff we love, and when it comes to Adega São Nicolau, we love everything. There’s a menu full of great dishes – chicken...

Fava Tonka

R. Santa Catarina 100, 4450-718 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Come to Fava Tonka for creative, seasonal dishes and a beautifully curated vegetarian menu (not the fake meat kind, the vegetable kind). Part of the...

Taberna Santo António

R. das Virtudes 32, 4050-630 Porto, Portugal

A restaurant named after the patron saint of eateries has everything to be a marvel. And indeed that is the case with Taberna Santo António, in...

Puro 4050

Largo São Domingos 84, 4050-545 Porto, Portugal

Portugal’s first mozzarella bar was opened in Porto’s city centre by chef Luís Américo. There are several varieties of the cheese on offer: fresh,...

Shopping

Rua de Santa Catarina

R. de Santa Catarina, 4000 Porto, Portugal

Rua de Santa Catarina is Porto’s main shopping thoroughfare and often the first port of call for serious shoppers visiting the city. This pedestrian...

ViaCatarina Shopping

R. de Santa Catarina 312 a 350, 4000-443 Porto, Portugal

The Via Catarina Shopping Centre has over 80 shops spread over its 4 floors, and is conveniently located in Porto’s oldest commercial centre, Rua de...

Avenida da Boavista

Av. da Boavista, Porto, Portugal

Avenida da Boavista, Porto’s longest avenue, extends around 5.5 km and contains many of the main attractions the city has to offer. As well as...

Mercado do Bolhão

R. Formosa 322, 4000-248 Porto, Portugal

One of the most popular markets in Porto, the vibrant Bolhão Market should be on the itinerary of any serious Porto-based shopping spree. While you...

Vandoma

4585 Vandoma, Portugal

The origins of Feira da Vandoma flea market lie in the 1970s when local students gathered to sell off their used clothes and old books. The tradition...

Mercado Beira-Rio

Av. de Ramos Pinto 148, 4400-261 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

The independent food stalls at the Beira Rio Market have plenty to offer visitors with an appetite. You’ll find everything here, from delicious...