Things To Do in Porto

Quote: I suspect visitors fall into two categories - the type who like to get as high as possible to get their bearings or (like me) prefer to work it out at ground level so as to appreciate the view more once I finally… Read More

Quote: Well worth a visit is the Palacio de la Bolsa ("stock exchange" or "commercial centre"), which takes up a whole block next to the market. It looks uncompromising, square, and uninviting from the outside, but this… Read More

Quote: Phone: 22 205 90 28 Open: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 7 pm daily, cloisters are open 9 am – 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6 pm Porto is currently under construction – the city is building subway system. City… Read More

Quote: Phone: 222 054 837 Open from Monday to Friday: 9:30am-11:30am and 3-7pm. Because of all the construction going on Porto, you may miss this church but I would recommend it very much that you don’t. It is… Read More

Quote: I found a wonderful oasis from the traffic and construction noise at the Urban Park of Palacio De Cristal. Lovely water fountains, flowering trees, statues and a small pond are just part of the pleasures you'll… Read More

Quote: When your feet are tired from walking around Porto, this 50 minute cruise is an excellent way to relax and get a waterway perspective of the city. Boats leave at various times throughout the day, starting at 10… Read More

Quote: Perhaps it should be Douro and tributaries as it includes branch lines by the Corgo and the Tamega. The branch lines and the main Douro line used to be longer and one could wish that they had kept them and tried… Read More

Quote: Porto’s museums showcase the country's rich history, as well as art, through permanent and temporary displays from other museums. The ultra modern MuseuSerralves, Museum of Contemporary Art, on Rua D. João de… Read More

Quote: Although I should put this third after the Douro trip and Guimaraes, it is a good and not too crowded day out. The best thing about Vila do Conde is that it does not feel like a resort but if you prefer to you… Read More

Quote: São Bento station, notable for its azuleijos, the tiled murals that decorate its interior. Edifice built in the early 20th century, in the spot where the São Bento de Ave Maria Convent used to stand. Architect… Read More